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Following a plant-based or vegan lifestyle, is about food, drink, clothes, shoes, body treatments, hair products and more.
It's a conscious decision to think, walk and possibly, talk a better lifestyle.
I support individuals who are thinking about making the shift, as well as, those who have already begun their plant-based journey.
I met Shashi and Socrates at VegFest some time ago and was drawn towards their products. I was intrigued by how different they were, whilst being natural, gentle and effective. In this article, you'll find out about the various products that Living Naturally makes using soapnuts, and what motivated the owners to create this brand that will result in lots of people benefiting from chemical free detergents and cosmetics.
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Afternoon tea in a small local cafe
I've had afternoon tea at La Suite before and I've seen it advertised elsewhere in the city, but I was so excited to find out that a cafe, not too far from us, was offering a deal for the same!
It was a done deal! My hubby, my brother-in-law, my sister-in-law and myself made a date to indulge and I'm so glad we did!
Read MoreWoohoo. Get ready to meet Susan Brown! She created Blissful Brown in 2004, because she wanted better skincare for herself. She wanted cosmetics that didn't include chemicals and unethical ingredients. Susan now goes as far as making sure the packaging of Blissful Brown's products is ethically produced!
I would love for you to scroll down and tell me if you agree, that her intentions and goals are selfless, inspiring, and worth supporting.
Read MoreIs there a connection between cardiovascular disease and diet?
At the bottom of this article, you'll find a short recording in which Dr. Mehta talks about cardiovascular disease and diet. He refers to a few studies, but to keep the content short, he lists others in his document of references, so that we can read them when we have more time.
A summary of a range of studies that looked at the potential link between diet and cardiovascular disease
Here, you'll find a brief look at a range of studies. For each one I've shared some information consistently e.g. the number of subjects, the results, the duration of the study. I've done this to make it easier for you to compare the results from each one.
Read MoreI would love for you to read Julia's story. She went from being a concerned mum, to dieting with her daughter to help her reduce one of the side effects of having to take medication, to creating recipes, and accidentally creating a vegan business as a result!
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Steve Billam founded a vegetarian cafe called Iydea some years ago. Steve wanted to provide something different for customers wanting vegan options. Something fresh and exciting. Steve worked with chef Reuben Waller, who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, to create rootcandi.
Keep reading to find out why I loved eating at rootcandi
Read MoreBut so many studies say that fish is good for you...
We've all been there. We hear one thing and we accept it because it makes sense. But then, we hear something that contradicts it and we're left confused. Some of us may end up giving up because we don't know what to believe in, others may put their faith in the wrong information, and some might do a bit of research to eliminate the conclusions that are partial or exaggerated.
Watch this short video to find out what Dr. Mehta has to say about comparison and context.
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Marco, is a lovely gentleman who has been vegan for over 10 years now, He also own The Tofu Box, which he created to help others make delicious, fresh tofu at home.
He and his wife (Cinzia) love to travel in Europe, and they are especially fond of Germany and Italy. Before each trip Cinzia does some research to find out if there are new local vegan eateries. They particularly enjoy eating in local, informal places, instead of fancy restaurants. So for those of you who want to eat delicious food in Germany, without spending lots of money, this article will be really helpful!
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This article has been written by Kaleb Rogers. He's been vegan for a few years, and like many others, he's shied away from being open about it. I love the lighthearted way in which, he's captured the dilemmas he's faced, along with when he felt safe enough to openly, talk about his lifestyle.
Read MoreWhich studies should I believe?
There are so many studies being quoted all over the place! One recommends a certain level of drinking but another study negates it. There's some excitement about dairy being harmful, followed by statements that it isn't! How do we know what to believe? What should we embrace and strive towards?
Dr. Tushar Mehta describes the characteristics of a good study, to help us work out which studies we should ignore and which ones we should pay attention to.
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I would like you to meet Lisa Gawthorne. She is the author of the bite sized health and fitness saviour “Gone in 60 minutes.”
Lisa is a vegan athlete and I think the pictures speak for themselves. She's healthy, lean and toned, and she's done it all on a vegan diet! Find out about how she shifted from a vegetarian diet to vegan one, and read about the results that followed.
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