25 Mar 2020

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

Credit: ohsheglows.com

Ingredients
raw cashews
medjool dates
vanilla extract
water
fine sea salt
non-dairy chocolate chips

get the full recipe here

Bean and Vegetable Chilli

Credit: bbc.co.uk

Ingredients
coriander
paprika
cumin
onion
garlic
celery
fennel
carrot
button mushrooms
red chili
fresh ginger
red pepper
rapeseed oil
sea salt
flageolet beans
basmati rice
bay leaf
tomato puree
piquillo peppers
chopped tomatoes
red kidney beans
brown sauce
vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

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Creamy Vegan Bean and Aubergine Casserole

A 10 minute creamy vegan bean casserole, perfect to have on hand when you want a quick, easy dinner! Give this flavour packed dish a try one night this week for a great hearty, healthy and completely vegan meal!
Credit: laurencariscooks.com

Ingredients
Aubergine
Cannelini Beans,
Chickpeas (drained and rinsed
dried Chilli Powder
Smoked Paprika
Tomato Paste
Chopped Tomatoes
Tahini
Salt and Pepper to taste

get the full recipe here

Pumpkin & Oat Breakfast Bars

Pumpkin and Oat Breakfast Bars (gluten-free & vegan)
Credit:nirvanacakery.com

Ingredients
pumpkin puree
medjool dates
coconut oil
gluten free oats
desiccated coconut
baking powder
cinnamon
cardammon
ginger
cloves
sea salt
walnuts
pumpkin seeds



Get the full recipe + measurements here

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Vegan Sloppy Joes with a Glass of Beer in the Background
Credit: happykitchen.rocks

Ingredients
olive oil
onion
green bell pepper
jalapeno
garlic
spring onion
tempeh
water
marinara sauce
apple cider vinegar
maple syrup
mustard
smoked paprika
garlic powder
salt
black pepper
hamburger buns
lettuce

Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steaks




Credit: onegreenplanet.org

Ingredients
ginger
garlic
lemon juice
maple syrup
soy sauce
rice vinegar/apple cider vinegar
Dijon mustard
corn starch
extra firm tofu

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Vegan shepherd's pie
Credit: jamieoliver.com

Ingredients
Maris Piper potatoes
dairy-free margarine
sweet potatoes
onions
garlic
carrot
celery
coriander seeds
olive oil
fresh thyme
chestnut mushrooms
sun-dried tomatoes
red wine
vegetable stock
lentils
chickpeas
parsley
rosemary
lemon
breadcrums

Wholewheat Maple Cinnamon Buns

Wholewheat maple cinnamon buns
Credit: jamieoliver.com

Ingredients
unsweetened almond milk
active yeast
maple syrup
ground flaxseed
coconut oil
wholegrain flour
plain white flour
ground cinnamon
pecan nuts
medium bananas
medjool dates
icing sugar

Vegan chocolate, cherry & honeycomb parfait

Vegan chocolate, cherry & honeycomb parfait
Credit: jamieoliver.com

Ingredients
dark dairy free chocolate
almonds
dairy-free margarine
glacé cherries
dried cranberries
vegetable oil
granulated sugar
golden syrup
bicarbonate of soda

Vegan Nut Roast

Vegan nut roast
Credit: jamieoliver.com

Ingredients
pine nuts
linseed
sunflower seeds
unsweetened chestnut puree
gluten-free vegetarian suet
maple syrup
chestnut mushrooms
rapeseed oil
baby leaf spinach
black pepper
avocado
silken tofu
ground nutmeg
lemon juice
sweet potato
olive oil

Deconstructed Enchilada Power Bowl

Vegan Enchilada Power Bowls with Spicy Tofu
Credit: fullofplants.com

Ingredients
brown rice
green lentils
water
black beans
tofu
maple syrup
soy sauce/tamari
chilli powder
almond butter
onion
 garlic
tomato sauce
cumin
oregano
apple cider vinegar
nutritional yeast
salt
avocado

Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls

Vegan Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls in white bowls
Credit: fitmittenkitchen.com

Ingredients
extra firm tofu
uncooked quinoa
barbecue sauce
Oil
bell peppers
zucchini
red onion
pineapple

Veggie-Filled Greek Hummus Power Bowl

Credit: peacefuldumpling.com

Ingredients
kale
cucumber
cherry tomatoes
kalamata olives
bell peppers
parsley
hummus
tofu
lemon
red onion
Himalayan salt
black pepper

16 Mar 2020

7 Proven Benefits of Green Tea


green tea leaves in white ceramic bowl with open lid
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Made from Camellia sinensis leaves, this delicate tea is lightly steamed and then dried. Green tea is rich in catechins, an antioxidant. 

So here are 7 benefits of Green Tea

Anti-allergy properties for example studies that it can help reduce the symptoms of eczema.

Can help prevent the breakdown of collagen and cartilage which protect our bone joints, so it is a natural treatment for arthritis. 

If you are looking to cut down on the caffeine, then you could try switching to green tea instead. Keep your caffeine down and stay hydrated

Since green tea is rich in antioxidants, studies have found that consumption of green tea may help reduce the chances of cancer, such as Colorectal and Breast cancer. 

It helps the body to burn fat by thermogenesis and fat oxidation. 

It may help to protect your skin against and make it more resistant to ultraviolet lights, slowing down the appearance of wrinkles. (This is not an excuse to skip the SPF, though)

If you want to have the very best of green tea, then pick up Matcha green tea. Matcha green tea has a more concentrated form of antioxidant, because it is made from the actual leaves which are ground down. 

How To Use Meditation To Relieve Stress


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Meditation is a form of alternative medicine that promotes relaxing and mental calmness through the use of controlling or suspending thoughts for a certain period of time. Since meditation involves physical and mental relaxation, it's a great way to relieve stress.

When some people hear about meditation as a way to relieve stress, they laugh and think it's a bunch of baloney. They think that meditation is not a viable solution to eliminating stress. But research has shown that meditation works and is a practical technique for stress management.

The most notable research on meditation's usefulness in relieving stress was done in 1968 by Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard University. He conducted a series of experiments on popular meditation techniques and published his findings in the book "The Relaxation Response." He discovered that meditation has a "real effect on reducing stress and controlling the fight-or-flight response." Dr. Benson wrote that meditation increased the skin's resistance to damage or infections, slowed the heartbeat and breathing rate, and reduced oxygen consumption.

Meditation is all about consciously relaxing your mind and body for a period of time. Meditation means that you need to focus inwardly so that your mind is basically so busy concentrating on your breathing and body that there's no time to think about the events that are causing you stress.

The act of meditation is actually quite simple to do. Meditation does not require you to be a mystic or to be spiritual. Meditation is something that anyone can do almost anywhere.

When you prepare yourself for meditation, be sure to set aside a certain amount of time where you're guaranteed not to be interrupted. Meditation doesn't require hours of practice at a time for it to be effective. You can practice meditation for as a little as 5 minutes or for as long as 1 hour.

Effective meditation requires that you're in a comfortable, quiet environment. This means that when you practice meditation, you should make sure that you're wearing comfortable, unrestrictive clothing. The atmosphere temperature (whether you're indoors or outdoors) should also be comfortable for you in order to make your meditation session as stress fighting as possible.

Stress-relieving meditation is all about concentration. Once you're fully comfortable (you can sit or lie down) close your eyes. Focus your attention of your breathing throughout your entire meditation session. Count your breaths. You can even say the numbers out loud to discourage your mind from wandering to other thoughts.

Another way to control wandering thoughts when you're in a meditation session is to use imagery. Imagery is very popular in meditation. All you have to with imagery is focus on something you consider refreshing or pleasant. Music is also a popular way to help mind concentration during meditation. You can do a monologue hum. Or you can use some soothing music that features plenty of nature sounds.

The key to meditation is mind control. When you learn to control your mind, you can control your thoughts, and you'll be able to better control the functions of your muscles. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to learn not to let your mind wander to other thoughts while you're in a meditation session. But once you've mastered meditation, you'll discover you'll be able to do it almost anywhere to relax when you're feeling overwhelmed with stress.

12 Mar 2020

Yoga Toes: The Perfect Solution to Foot Problems


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Can you spread your toes? Are you suffering from a foot problem? You probably have a bunion causing your feet to deform. Well, whatever type of feet disorders or imperfections you may have  right now can be healed by using yoga toes.

Yoga toes are produced and marketed around the world for several good reasons. They are worn primarily as toe stretchers, highly capable of stretching the toes for better shape. And, those who use it usually wear the materials at the bottom of their toes also for exercise-related purposes.


What are the benefits of Yoga toes?

There is a lot to be said about the benefits of yoga toes. Studies found out that this material has the ability to not only stretch your toes, but also to strengthen your feet, aligning its muscles for them to appear in good shape just like everything in your system.

Aside from that, the Yoga toes are highly capable of improving the circulation in your feet and legs. This increased circulation is very important as it can help enhance the condition of your feet and it can improve your ankle strength and flexibility.

The other noted benefits of these Yoga toe stretchers are correct postural alignment, stress relief, prevention of bunions, varicose veins, hammer toes, stretches Achilles tendons, enhance arches, and a passive exercise for deep vein thrombosis.


Who can use Yoga toes?

The Yoga toes are generally used by millions of people from around the world.  Many of those who use these toe stretchers are those who spend a lot of time on their feet such Yogis, golfers, runners, dancers, athletes, hospital workers, cyclists, flight attendants, soon-to-be mothers, and postal workers.

Do you use Yoga toes?

Let us know!