As a vegan, it can be difficult to know what brand-name items you can buy and which to avoid, especially when it comes to candy. As Halloween approaches, consider handing out some of these “accidentally” vegan candies to the trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood!
*Note: Companies may change their ingredients at any time, so always read the label to be sure food items are free of animal products.*
Benefits:
Opens the hips.
Great calming pose.
Perfect for meditating.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Sitting bones are weighted into the floor.
Outer edge of feet can be under knees or under hips.
Pelvis is in a neutral position.
Chin is parallel to the floor.
All sides or torso equally extended.
Shoulders are back and away from ears.
Head is resting halfway between knees and hips so elbows are under the shoulders.
The season is changing, and so are the recipes. Fall brings a bounty of pumpkins, cranberries, apples, and a whole variety of new flavors. Soon the days of ripe red tomatoes, corn roasting on the grill, and juicy watermelon will turn to comforting, hearty meals. Before you embrace the new bounty of nature, give summer a bon voyage with this panzanella salad.
Sava- Corpse
Mrta- Death
Asana- Pose
This move isn’t really a move at all. It’s motionless, yet so much is going on while remaining still in this pose. The main purpose of this asana is to restore and assimilate. A reboot for our bodies, minds and spirits.
There’s something especially cheering about a garden bed bursting with sunny marigolds. If you agree, here’s how to get the most out of this humble plant…
I was sitting under a handmade woven thatched roof in Northern Thailand, ordering fresh vegetarian dinner, when I first received a pot of lemongrass tea. To say that it was epic would be an understatement. True, the scenery was unparalleled, with the mountains surrounding Sipsongpanna (the thousand rice paddies) and the Pai river spanning my vision, the delicious smell of curries and other spices wafting. It was my first introduction to the detoxifying and nourishing magic of lemongrass, something I have never forgotten.
Vegan Pie Crust
*Yields 2 crusts
Treat yourself or some party guests to a homemade vegan pie (or two) this season. With the holidays in sight, colder weather is the perfect excuse to stay inside and bake! Whether you prefer the classic apple pie, a fruity berry blend, or creamy key lime, the options for delicious vegan pie fillings are endless. Pro tip: to achieve the creaminess of key lime, or zest up your pumpkin pie, try adding some silken tofu to the filling!
Ingredients:
2 cups Flour
¼ teaspoon Salt
Ryan Crownholm doesn’t play in the dirt. He trades it.
His new service matches people who need dirt to those who want to remove it from their property. DirtMatch.com offers a simple solution to a problem that large construction companies often have – finding a place to dump good soil.
A recent press release states that DirtMatch.com is “committed to the environment, with a green mission to recycle instead of waste. Rather than taking any extra soil to a landfill, our mission is to get it to someone who needs it.”
Good gut bacteria are essential to a healthy digestive system. When the bacteria get out of whack, we can experience a slew of health problems. Surprisingly, fermented foods are ideal in combating the bad bacteria and restoring our good gut bacteria. Lactobacillus is to thank when it comes to making fermented food gut-friendly. This particular bacterium plays a vital role in preventing the harmful bacteria from taking over. Restore your gut flora with one of these fermented foods.
Kefir
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cauliflower
*Serves about 4