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2/7/13

Tips Healthy Vegan Living

Happy familyLiving a vegan diet is not just about food but a lifestyle that increasingly popular among people around the world. Some focusing on healthy concern cause by vegan diet is far more better than meat diet. For some other because of animals protection and this movement is gaining ground because of the growing body of evidence that demonstrates that modern industrialized farming techniques are cruel and brutal towards the life stock that is raised.
And also for reducing their individual eco-footprint, vegan diet produce fewer greenhouse gas emission than meat-based diets.
While veganism continue growing, but still many people confused how to approach a healthy vegan diet. Here in this article you'll learn some basic tips to help you with your healthy vegan diet.


Tip # 1: Eat a wide variety of raw vegetables.
Raw vegetables are 'alive' and contain beneficial enzymes, so they are superior to cooked vegetables. Keep a routine of eating salads. Eating a wide variety of vegetables will also take care of your protein requirements.
If you focus on eating alkaline foods such as almonds, avocados, leafy greens, radish, celery, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, wheat grass, and garlic, it will help to keep your pH alkaline instead of acidic.
The real secret to a healthy vegan diet is eliminating certain food and beverages that have an acidic affect on your pH. Coffee, alcohol, and foods high in sugar all fit into this category.

Tip # 2: Incorporate healthy sources of vegan fat.
Why are healthy sources of fat important? Because we all want energy that lasts and doesn't crash. Compare the energy that lasts from eating a avocados and almonds with the energy that crashes when you eat a food high in sugar, like pineapple.
So how can you incorporate healthy sources of fat into your vegan recipes? Add slices of avocado to sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Snack on hydrated almonds that have soaked in water for a few hours. Eat sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and flaxseed.

Tip # 3: Take a vitamin B-12 supplement.
Vitamin B-12 supports nerve and brain function. Doctors recommend that vegans take a B-12 supplement because it is not easily acquired unless you eat animal products.
If you're not into the idea of taking a supplement, B-12 can be found in rice milk and other milk substitutes as well as imitation meat products.

Tip # 4: Acknowledge that you are part of the solution.
Vegans step lightly with their eco-footprint. Animal-free foods are cruelty-free foods. This gives the eating experience a twist of enjoyability and compassion.
Stepping lightly with your environmental footprint also has a wonderful way of making anyone embracing a plant-based diet feel like they are connected to something greater than themselves. It's a way of saying, "thank you" to Mother Earth.

Eating a vegan diet has never been easier, many familiar foods have vegan version. Vegan can enjoy pizza, vegan sausage and mash, casselors and even vegan chocolate cake. The variety vegan foods available in shop and restaurants is growing all the time.
Is a good reason to reject the meat.




Maca Root (Increase Strength,Stamina,Energy & Boost Your Libido)

Do you know superfood that is like nature's male enhancement ? Sound crazy, but this joke rooted in truth. And that root is Maca.

So what is Maca ? Maca is root vegetable grown high in Peruvian Andes. Has well known since ancient time for it reputation as a powerful enhancer stamina, strength and libido. Maca is adaptogen which means it helps body  adapt easier and regulate stressor in its enviroment.
If you find yourself depending on coffee for your morning boost, why not try maca instead ? Unlike coffee, maca however offers energy in non caffeinated way to support the body. Now being embraced by health seekers and athletes around the world for its wide variety benefits. 
 






Maca benefits :
- Boost libido
- Increase strength,stamina and energy
- Relieve stress
- Balance hormones
- Help treat erectile dysfunction







 


                     Maca Powder, 8oz, Organic, Raw
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Suggested use :
Maca, Red Maca, and Single Plantation Maca: Add a tablespoon to smoothies, or try in your favorite recipe! Maca Extreme®: Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to smoothies, soups, meals, snacks, and desserts.


Recipe :

Cinnamon Maca Bars



Containing crunchy raw nuts, sweet coconut and no cooking, these delicious maca bars are easy to make and are the perfect snack to provide an instant energy boost whenever you want it.

Ingredients:
 •1/2 cup soaked almonds
 •1/2 cup soaked cashews
 •1/2 cup maca
 •A dash of sea salt
 •2 dates, pitted
 •1/8 cup raw honey
 •1 cup shredded coconut
 •1/4 cup coconut oil
 •2 tbsp. cinnamon
 •1 tsp ginger
 •1 pinch cayenne



Preparation:

Soak almonds and cashews overnight. Melt coconut oil over very low heat, or in an Excalibur Dehydrator. Combine all ingredients except cashews and almonds in a blender until a dough ball forms. Remove from the blender and mix the nuts in by hand. Flatten into a small pan and freeze for 10 minutes. Remove from the freezer and cut into squares. Enjoy!





 

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