Eating vegan can be a trying challenge without any other limitations. In a world built on the assumption that you’ll be eating meat, eggs, milk, cheese, and countless other animal products as a matter of course, finding workarounds makes for a monumental effort. But when you want to eat low carb as a vegan, the…
A vegan diet is a good way to stay lean, and improve your overall health. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition notes that vegans tend to be thinner, and have lower serum cholesterol and blood pressure levels than their meat-eating counterparts. With all of these benefits, the organization admits that eliminating all animal products from…
Junk Food Alternatives Done Right Do you still struggle a bit with junk food? You’re not alone…but the good news is that not all easily snackable foods are bad for you! In fact, many can give you your dose of fat, salt, or sugar to help make it through the day, but in a way…
It takes both Diet and Lifestyle Changes to get Real Results When we first decide to “get in shape,” we must figure out what that means to us. Everyone has a different mental picture of what lifestyle changes look like. For some, it is a bodybuilder-type physique. For others, it is a leaner body with fewer jiggling…
Otherwise known as organic hydrosols, flower waters have a variety of cosmetic and household uses. Pleasantly scented and suitable for everyday use, they’re less concentrated than essential oils although they have the same benefits. They can be spritzed on the face and body, added to the bath, used as household air fresheners, or lightly sprayed on linens. Holistic…
Eye Health Equals Eye Beauty Ever wondered what women did to relieve puffy, tired eyes in the days before commercial cosmetic preparations were available for all skin and hair conditions? Your grandmother, and possibly even your mother, probably placed chilled cucumber slices over their eyes to alleviate swelling and dark circles, and that remains a…
Are you tired of paying hefty price tags for commercial cosmetic preparations with mysterious ingredients? Set yourself free by whipping up beauty potions in your own kitchen. Following are just five of the many things that items from your refrigerator and pantry can do every bit as well as products from expensive cosmetic counters. Natural…
