I-SCREAM . Ice Cream Made Of Cauliflower .. SAY WHAAAATTT

I’m not a recipe girl .. in fact I could think of nothing worse then writing out what I make … literally my fingers are cramping now anticipating a recipe documentation .

HOWEVER .. this concoction was worthy of a share .

as a non-dairy lady who cant eat coconut (hey swollen face!) my ice-cream availability is limited .

until I stumbled upon a blog called

VEGGIE DESSERTS

and saw miraculous things like

Roast Dinner Waste Cake (Maple Cinnamon Cake with Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Peelings)

and

Cucumber and Mint Cupcakes with Rose Water Buttercream

i know wizardry .

and finally the inspiration was

Cauliflower and Chocolate Ice Lollies with Pistachio Dust

as i didn’t have basically anything that was required .. i made my own .. ..

LADIES AND GENTLEWOMAN I GIVE YOU
VANILLA BLUEBERRY CAULIFLOWER ICE-CREAM !

ABOVE:post ballroom blitz (aka blending)

YUMMY

ON ANOTHER NOTE :

big projects coming up for my Baby (company)

THE SUPLUV

with gift cards

New Collaborations

And Custom Bundles

so stay tuned !!

EveryThing You Need To Understand About Good Bacteria In The Body

 

So everyone is pushing Pro-Biotics and good bacteria .. the relation of which in the body have been shown to affect weight, mood , metabolism and the possibility to develop autoimmune disease and crippling health issues like IBS and Eczema .

SO what is it , why do we need it .. and how come we’re so lacking in it ?!?!?

 

Clean MakeUp Can Be Pretty …. SAY WHATTT?!?!?

So … make up ..is like the female equivalent of the male ability to lie with great conviction .. yep boys are liars liars pants on fires .

but apparently so are our cosmetic companies … because i am not a scientist and mainly because learning with pictures is funnnnnn , and probably because I’m lazy

SEE BELOW INFOGRAPHIC THAT WILL MAKE YOU GO HOLY SHIZNITT WHAT IS THIS MONSTER PASTE I PUT ON MY FACE AND RUB IN MY EYES !

. 

(Infographic from cosmetologyschool.org)

Ok now breathe … because I’m sure you’re rubbing your face and thinking of all the eggs in your womb that are turning to dust because you bought some cheap ass chemist make up .. which lets face it is a lil too thick anyway (I’m a somewhat expert on this as i spent my teens walking around with enough foundation on that you could scratch your initials in my forehead like a pre-kiln terracotta pot ) 

 

*note : above image is not me .. but i could have given this chick a run for her money … O_O

I digress ..

But make up is Fun and pretty and girly you say  .. and “clean” or “organic” make up is for the hairy-of-pitted sisters who wash with soap nuts and haven’t figured out that looking fashionable and clean is not in fact an indication of having no social conscious or wanting raisin shrivelled ovaries (I’m going heavy on the ovaries chat .. apologies )

But thanks to a couple of clean people (think Jessica alba, Karlie Kloss and Miranda Kerr) that hippie sh*t is getting a decadent make over ..

ROLL UP ROLL UP

RMS BEAUTY 

(i am not being endorsed to write this .. because no one would ever endorse me for anything lets face it (yay make up pun) .. and SAD FACE)

so what is this wizardry clean make up Created By esteemed Make Up artist Rose-Marie Swift (no taylor relation i don’t think)

“After many years in the fashion and make-up industry, I’ve learned a lot about the impact of daily exposure to chemicals in beauty care products. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t live up to its promises. I see the results of taking a quick-fix approach to looking good. I know first-hand the price our health can pay in the pursuit of beauty. I realized that what women need is a cosmetics line that is as pure as possible, one that creates a solid foundation for anti-aging and long-term beauty.

RMS Beauty is dedicated to transforming the way women use makeup, and it’s about more than simply using organic ingredients. In fact, that’s only the first step in creating a product that’s not only non-toxic, but that actually heals and nourishes skin. It all comes down to chemistry: when a raw material is processed for use in cosmetics or other beauty products, it typically undergoes a lengthy process. I was surprised to learn that the majority of ingredients used for natural cosmetics are refined, bleached, deodorized, clarified, fractionated and heated to high temperatures. But this means they are not pure natural ingredients anymore – they are now equivalent to man-made chemicals. Complicating matters more, the processes strip away almost all of the nutrients that make natural ingredients beneficial to skin. Today’s cosmetics and skincare lines are full of mono-nutrients and mono-nutrients do not interact. Only real nutrients interact… anything alive interacts.”

 so its beautiful and clean ..and its worth the look into .. its worth the make up overhaul .. a lot of people don’t realise that the quality of their skin is a direct result of the stuff you’re putting on it !

My Suggestion would be the

living luminizer

This Little gentleman will make you glow like you have money and loads of hobbies .. no… but seriously you’ll look like a lady of leisure , and its ingredients of coconut oil, rosemary extract and  castor oil .. must have been blessed by jesus himself because it is magic

Nanna knows best : traditional healing 101

Three Traditional Foods To Welcome Back Baby..

Nan was right about the always wearing fresh underwear thing .. you know there has been at least one moment in your life where youre like .. thank f*ck for fresh undies ! (impromptu wax ladies?!?)

But this year we’re seeing a harp back to the old .. old is new .. retro is recent .. and we’re realizing nanny knew more than her weight in healthy living (lets pretend the smoking as a medicinal cure never happened lalalalalal)

Traditional foods are back .. notably these three babies

BONE BROTH :

RUNNNNN VEGANS RUNNN!!

No but seriously the old adage , chicken soup for every ailment has actually proven itself to be not just a fun fact … but straight up FACT . Its slow simmered animal bones (how do you make that sound normal?) along with all the gelatinous and collegen filled marrow/connective tissue and joints (again sounds gross. Reason to broth :

– used on the GAPS diet to heal leaky cut /intestinal issues and consistant indigestion.

-Cures upper respitory infections as proven here http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11035691

-Makes your hair and skin beautiful due to the high content of gelatin and collegen (yep that sh*t people inject in their faces you can in fact ingest and build-your-own-botox)

-More minerals than a multivitamin , and more readily absorbed . in chinese medicine they have a saying that “like cures Like” so drink both broth .. build healthy bones !

-Filled with amino acids glycine and proline – both potent inflammation fighters .. hence why it helps with stomach problems and particularly for people who are celiac and exposed to gluten .. soothing mmmm

Still cant bring yourself to do it .. read sarah wilsn article n why you should http://www.sarahwilson.com.au/2012/01/how-to-make-bone-broth-and-why-you-should/

BUTTER:

Yep  said it butter . BUTTER IS BETTER .

OUR GRANDPARENTS KNEW IT !! they remained sceptactle of margarine from the beginning … they new that you cant make something that looks like butter out of cotton and soy.. without  a WIZARD…or some kind of horrific chemical process .a lot of research has been done into the saturated fat issue .. and finally people have realized vegetable franken-oils are very likely the worst thing to happen to the human body since white bread (yeh don’t butter that sh*it please)

By no means is this a free pass to butter EVERYTHING . but if you must . avoid margarine at all costS and paste on some ORGANIC fresh buttery goodness.

Reading material

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2274747/At-truth-Butter-GOOD–margarine-chemical-gunk.html

http://authoritynutrition.com/7-reasons-why-butter-is-good-for-you/

may I remind you that FAT DOESNT MAKE YOU FAT – CLICK MEEEE

FERMENTED FOODS:

I have a feeling  I don’t even need to detail this one anymore , last year fermenty goodness was all the rage . Whether Kombucha, sauerkraut, Kvaas, miso, tempeh or kefir was your crack . Anyone into  the healthy living thing (basically everyone) was consuming fermented foods like a fat kid at  a pick n’ mix.

Full of probiotics and digestive enzymes .. these babies are going to save you on the supplement isle .. and the generations that came before us consumed them  ALL the time! Which explains why old people homes smell like farts (sauerkraut you delicious beast you)

HEY I EVEN WROTE AN ARTICLE ON HOW FERMENTED FOODS HELP YOUR BRAIN !

http://www.hipandhealthy.co.uk/feed-brain-healthier/

still not convinced about its goodness? read on babes

http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2013/08/09/7-fermented-foods-you-should-be-eating/

http://wellnessmama.com/2245/health-benefits-of-fermented-foods/

http://www.refinery29.com/2014/01/59294/fermented-foods

Sweetness Of The Day .. Rude Health

I love when a company does it right and I also love a Dairy Free Milk Alternative .. in fact I think I have tried every brand under the sun ..Ii dont think actually I know , I carry rice milk in my bag at all times .YES I AM THAT LAME!.

So its pretty important when I find a brand that does a delicious one .. thats organic, with few ingredients and kind of funny!

come on rude boyyyyyy!

yes it exists .. I recently came across Rude health ( a health food company noted for its cereals and granola) they’ve branched out into milk alternative drinks . and they are great . good for the earth,body and mind . most notably they are one of the only almond milk brands that doesn’t contain CARRAGEENAN an additive that has shown to be cancer causing (WTF ! I KNOW ) along with gastrointestinal issues .. its best just avoided (CLICK HERE FOR FULL INFO) .

As for the rice milk , its the only brand i’ve come across in the UK that uses Brown Rice, so you’re getting a wholegrain .. a WHOLE FOOD !! which is lower Gi (sugary basically) than white rice and more nutritious ! it also means it is broken down by the body easier . can I get a WHOOP WHOOP !

ABOVE IMAGE: despite the brand name they are actually incredibly polite .. besides potty mouth Brown Rice Milk

not only does it not have any baddy additives, its also got an ingredients list that is so short ! so Rude health in perfect British form does exactly what its says on the tin .

Anyway point is its British , Environmentally friendly, healthy, funny, and far outshines all of the other million long ingredient milk alternatives .

I make my Golden Milk with it

Click on the site , they also have an amazing recipe section .. which is helpful for any dairy free peeps no matter where you are !

http://rudehealth.com

*p.s i’m not being gifted or paid to write this , in fact i think i’m the reason the brand has expanded into Waitrose .. I’ve bought so many .

BREAKFAST SWAPS … A Porridge To Dribble At (SAY WHAATT!!)

 

Breakfast seems like the hardest meal . probably because unhealthy breakfasts are so quick , easy and familiar . and because its the morning we tend to function mostly on autopilot . 

ALOT of people , basically everyone i speak to is always like WTF do i eat for breakfast !?!?!?1? 

so here we go .. i think its really important to start the day off alkaline , because your beautifully intelligent body has just spent all night working hard at healing, detoxing and alkalising our insides (so busy !) no wonder we’re tired when we wake up , our tiny body elves are pooped (head visualised little huffing tummy elfs i know ) 

`ANYWAY .. 

1. 

Scrambled Eggs 

although yes protein is great , eggs can be quite acidic and retardedly (not real word) taxing on the digestive tract .. not to mention the butter vibes to make a good scramble situation . so for a little change up 

SWAP IT FOR 

Scrambled Tofu And Broccoli 

still protein filled , the broccoli is also helpful as its full of digestive enzymes so this will breeze through , and its yum

 try this Delicious and Nutritious RECIPE  HERE 

 

2. 

Toast 

everyones apparently gluten intolerant now .. weird hey , anyway breads overly processed and negligible in terms of nutrients , it does also cause a lot of inflammation in the body not to mention useless calories. 

SWAP IT FOR 

A Sprouted Loaf 

alkalising , easy digestion packed full of nutrients and dense , its raw unrefined and LIVING FOOD 

read THIS ARTICLE from the chalkboard mag about why this swap is important . 

Spread alternatives: 

Peanut Butter & Jelly – Almond butter and Homemade jam

Butter and Marmite (vegemite HI AUSSIES!) –  Coconut Oil And Miso Paste 

Butter and Cheese – Avocado And Nutritional Yeast (like ERHMAGERD its good) 

Honey – Date Paste , Unprocessed Unheated Honey 

3.

Cereal Or Granola 

ohhh cereal .. the beginning of the processed food industry.. courtesy of the kellogs brothers , the manufacturing of cereal was the catalyst for the packaged food industry (see you learn shit on this blog too!) so put down the CHEERIOS , and step away from the granola … which is alway touted as some healthy alternative but is usually just as bad if not worse than sugary cereal !!! 

SWAP IT FOR 

Buckini’s (no not some root’n toot’n edible bikini ) 

Loving Earth Does an amazing Variety .. mouth watering in fact .. but i cant explain the succulence like they can 

GET EM’ HERE 

4. 

Frappucino 

oh the frap , i use to love a good ol frap . but if you google the ingredients , its a novel long for the processed shit thats in the syrup alone , let alone dairy (which we all need to chill out on ) and SOY again .. naughty 

SWAP IT FOR 

Healthy Raw Dairy Free Frappucino 

thank the lord for websites like RAWified , yes it may take a few more moments at home , but at least you body will thank you .. and its delicious 

CLICK THE RECIPE HERE 

 

5. 

Breakfast Muffin 

ahh pastries for breakfast , because the french do it and theyre all super thin and hot .. yeh but .. no i dont need to do an explanation about why its best not to gorge on muffins for bfast .. a muffin is a cupcake without icing babes … sorry to burst that bubble … however thankfully people have made healthy alternatives 

 

SWAP IT FOR 

Healthy Gluten-Free Carrot Morning Muffins 🙂 

not only are they dairy free, and butter free and sugar free but they can be made bulk , and frozen for a quick morning munch .. so smart to use flaxseeds as egg replacements (hey omega 3’s hey happy brain ) 

RECIPE HERE 

6. 

Porridge 

ahh porridge that o’ chestnut , yes its healthy-ish .. its filling and with a dairy free milk its alkalising and cholesterol controlling .. but its boring , contains gluten and frankly beige .. 

SWAP IT FOR 

Quinoa Porridge !

High Protein , non grain (its a seed , random i know ) and as easy as making porridge , plus you can make it the night before and topping are like a personal pick n mix .. whatever you like .. THIS RECIPE HOWEVER IS AMAZEMENT  

 

So good morning little healthy peeps . may your mornings be a little brighter , slash  may you not dribble over your computer keyboard its a health and safety issue . 

now for a beautiful quote about breakfast 

Instead of telling the world what you’re eating for breakfast, you can use social networking to do something that’s meaningful

–Edward Norton 

what?!?! oh F*ck Off Edward Norton you ruined The Hulk and why you squinting all the time !?!?  … i”ll do what i want with my internet power MUHAHAH 

The Ultimate Guide To Eating .. And A Cartoon Gut .. EWWW

The Optimum Nutrition Bible By Patrick Holford

.. should really be something that everyone gets if they are even remotely interested in health .. but im guessing the rest of you aren’t as obsessive with it as i am .. so I’m going to highlight the good sh*t

Specifically this section on the “perfect diet” which is does outline to be relative to the individual .. however the following tips are cruiual for your digestive health and making sure your body runs perfectly ..

here they are

-Eat 80% Alkaline

-Eat Fast Fermenting and acid fruits ALONE

-Eat Animal Protein Alone or Solely with vegetables

-Avoid ALL refined Carbs

-Don’t eat until you are fully awake

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The Alkaline Diet & The Acid Trip … I Mean List

so everyone’s all like.. we must get alkaline.. acidic things are bad!! boo ..

and you all nod along thinking .. i understand the concept .. what the hell is acidic food and alkaline food? how am i supposed to know this shit?? i just learnt what Chia Seeds are and am looking into buying a juicer.. now i have to have a periodic table of foods and PH levels NOOOO .

dont worry i got your back

 .. so heres a chart .

P.s Thank God Breast Milk is alkaline ?!?!? WHAT … because if you’re reading this table .. you’re obviously not a baby (if you are .. its blowing my mind a baby is reading my blog) … therefore .. who the f*ck is consuming the breast milk ?? *shudder*

Read up on alkaline here : http://www.raw-foods-diet-center.com/alkaline-diet-detox.html

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Sweetness Of The Day … Dribble Inducing ICE CREAM

Sometimes its FUDGING (yay more puns) hard to find healthier alternatives for everyday things..

but occasionally you come across a particular food that actually tastes better than in unhealthy alternative .. i know youre thinking .. lies… so many lies

but honestly Dairy Free Ice Cream is delicious and rarely requires more than 4 ingredients .. usually based of frozen banana’s , coconut milk or frozen berries .

DONT BELIEVE ME .. but hold up! this pinterest called

WE ALL CREAM FOR VEGAN ICE CREAM 

IS.GOING.TO.BLOW.YOUR.MIND

Created by VegNews its got cake batter, peanut butter, watermelon, fudgy chocolate .. literally all the best flavours ..

*holds napkin to face .. absorbs dribbles*

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Child SuperHero Baking Vegan Cakes… The best video ever?

BABYCAKES

is the bakery of dreams its vegan and basically the healthiest way to eat a cupcake (there is a god)

“BabyCakes offers all-natural, organic and delicious alternatives free from the common allergens: wheat, gluten, dairy, casein and eggs. Rest assured, all sweeteners have been chosen responsibly and used sparingly. White sugar will never be found in our bakery, nor will we ever use toxic chemical sweeteners.”

Anyway it super popular im not writing about it per se more so this video they did of the owners superhero clad nephew baking like a vegan pro

i love him

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/30381291″>Oliver Bakes BabyCakes NYC, Episode 1: Madeleines!</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user1523068″>BabyCakes NYC</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

THIS WEEK : Whats Your Med Style?… Model +Author=damn you + Beer Hair + The Most Beautiful Popsicles On Planet Eart

so this week I’ve been clicking and saving many-a-wegpage.. my bookmarks are bursting … heres a few I  liked

Well&Good Provide The Answer To WHICH MEDITATION DO YOU NEED? eg.. what problems suit what meditations 

ARE THESE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS EVER *BRAIN EXPLODES*

DAMMIT THIS HOT MODEL WROTE A BOOK ABOUT HEALTH .. so much envy love 

BEER IN THE HAIR ?? BEAUTY TIPS Courtesy OF Celebs Brought To YOU BY BUZZFEED 

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3 Phone Apps To Replace Your Therapist.. Facebook.. And A Steak

These 3 things are great .. and free.. and everything is better when its free.. 

 Buddhist Meditation Trainer:

Buddhist Meditation Trainer is your personal trainer for relaxing and enlightening meditation. It features 10 levels of enlightenment with deeper quotes to meditate on in every level. All with a simple to use meditation timer.

Simply start meditating for 5 minutes everyday to feel the difference. After ten days you will gain a level and further enlightenment

and you can change preference/music etc .. so good for bus/train/car rides or commuting .. the tingly bells permeate the brain!

HAPPYCOW APP: 

this one has literally saved my life in foreign countries looking for health food stores.. so easy.

Find vegetarian, vegan, veg-friendly restaurants, health food stores, and other types of vegetarian business nearby your location, or enter a location manually. The app provides a list or map of vegan & vegetarian restaurants in 150 countries.

And its not just for hippie vegans and vegetarians .. it tells you about farmers markets as well

Attitudes Of Gratitude Journal : 

its been scientifically proven that keeping a gratitude journal makes you happier. but i never remember where ive written them down or even if i remembered to write them

also .. great for people who feel the need to facebook brag .. shhh just write it in the journal shhhh

This simple app will help you to develop and maintain a daily attitude of gratitude. At the end of each day you can list the things you are grateful for. You will soon see that your list is much longer than you expected.

By focusing on gratitude, we shift the focus away from the things we may feel are missing in our lives.

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Sweet Baby

Three Unexpected sugar alternatives , that are unprocessed and deliciously good for you .. i love stevia , but i know the processed liquids and powders are definitely not great for the body , and the dried leaves are impossible to find AM.I.RITE??

honey is boring . agave gives me the fear .. and aspartame .. dont even .. so i tried these random ones you may not know about . all better than sugar .. all delicious

the bestest: Yacon Syrup

Yacon syrup comes from the yacón plant and was used heavily by the INCAS it has plentiful nutritional properties and few calories alongside low sugar levels. yacón roots have been eaten by people with diabetes and digestive, renal problems .

its low in calories because the yacon contains up to 50% FOS (fructooligosacharides) consuming it  doesnt increase blood glucose (hence its diabetic friendliness) like every other sugar , fructose or glucose …and is instead a form of dietary fibre and sugar polymer both not absorbed by our bodies but instead  regulates good intestinal flora and boosts the immune system by feeding the probiotic bacteria( GOOD STUFF- NOT JUST IN YOGURT) .

It is usually made similarily to maple syrup using an evaporator and tastes similar to molasses , or caramelised sugar

GROSS WIKI FACT: In a study by Genta et al. it was shown that a daily intake of yacon syrup produced a significant decrease in body weight, waist circumference and body mass index when given to obese pre-menopausal women

mmm buttery : Lucuma Powder

Comes in a powder form and is derived from the lacuma fruit .

With benefits of being low in acidity ,low in sugar and contains an excellent source of  fiber,  B3, and minerals.beta-carotene, niacin, and iron

the taste is slightly butterscothy .. toffee-ness  good for mixing into tea or coffee or smoothies

SHWEETNESS : Dates Syrup 

mmm yes the finger licking caramel goodness … yes the fruit! it qualifies as a whole food.with only one ingredient in the syrup .. soaked /steeped/evaporated dates.. depending on if you make or buy it . similar texture and taste to molasses or dark agave.

is the least tooth achy sweet of all the syrups like maple and agave etc

contains potassium (more than boo-na-na’s!) , magnesium, calcium, iron, riboflavin, niacin, folate, phosphorus, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B-6.

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Cherry Bombe Magazine

if you’re in the US , know anyone in the US… you have to pass this one around .. like must

CHERRY BOMBE MAGAZINE its the brain child of  Kerry Diamond and Claudia Wu (they met at harpers bazaar , so they know good sh*t)

They developed the idea for a magazine with an unusual twist fashion meets food glossy :

“Cherry Bombe features a variety of cultures, cuisines and voices—chefs and servers, food stylists and scientists, culinary icons and up-and-coming entrepreneurs—as documented by some of the most interesting food and fashion writers and photographers around.”

so no longer is a food magazine for old ladies .. or just men to perv on nigella lawson

its so beautiful , like unbelievably so – but it needs to meet its KICKSTARTER budget of $30,000 in 16days .. pledge up people even just $20.00

because you know when its made you’re going to buy it anyway so you might as well be a part of its making

an Karlie Kloss is on the cover eating some kind of cookie dough, sticky goodness

for all the links

http://cherrybombe.com./

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What Halle Berry Taught Me About Lemons

Why is everyone always like .. Drink hot water with lemon first thing in the morning , like always ?

I drink hot water with lemon … every morning .. I have no idea why , its like one of those things you just do because someone is like – it detox’s you .. so you just do it to tick the boxes.

I actually think I learnt this from Halle Berry in an interview when I was about 14 … which goes to show how influential pretty women can be .. good for the Berry , good for me I guess.

Anyway I do love doing it , I feel like its spruces ma gooses and gets me going , especially since I’ve now quit caffeine my lemony friends are very welcome in the morning .. so why is it so good ?

Vitamin :

High vitamin C , which is responsible for collagen production (no wonder Halle Berry looks great) and also that age old thing of fighting off colds

Potassium is also found in abundance in Lemons , which is all about yo’ brain functioning and nervous system function – which is why its beneficial in the mornings to un-fog your dreamy state.

WARM WATER ? 

warm water is a gastrointestinal stimulator .. I really feel I don’t need to elaborate .. but stuff be moving

alongside the hot water the lemon loosens toxins on the gastrointestinal tract wall and aids in flushing them out.

Pectin Fiber : 

helps fight hunger cravings , which is why lemons are always touted as weight loss aids. but it also  reduces blood cholesterol levels

 ALKALINE: 

alkaline is so the new black . although people assume because lemons have citric acid in them and are sour that they are acidic.. uh oh ! naughty you got it wrong  .. they actually level out PH levels and are among  the most alkaline sources of the food world . I know surprising

*NOTE brush your teeth after drinking it .. sometimes when your teeth are too clean they haven’t got a barrier to the citric acid which can erode teeth ( just a little )

ChalkBoard Who are Much Smarter Than Me , Give Us This Nugget Of Knowledge: 

“This cup of goodness helps start the day on a hydrated note, which helps prevent dehydration (obviously) and adrenal fatigue. When your body is dehydrated, or deeply dehydrated (adrenal fatigue), it can’t perform all of it’s proper functions, which leads to toxic buildup, stress, constipation and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys and along with your thyroid, they create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that regulates water levels and the concentration of minerals, like sodium, in your body, helping you stay hydrated. Your adrenals are also responsible for regulating your stress response. So, the bottom line is that you really don’t want to mess with a deep state of dehydration!”

Protein Matters Sun Warrior In Ma Life

SUN WARRIOR chocolate RAW VEGAN protein powder for mmm delish smoothies

Facts For Friends (i really want to link that to friends , like ross rachel friends) :

A great tasting plant-based protein with a silky smooth texture that blends easily without the chalky or grainy consistency found in other vegetable based protein powders.
Created with a low temperature, natural enzyme process that uses neither chemicals nor acid hydrolysis.
Free of gluten, solvents, GMOs, radiation, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, or artificial colors.

its delicious .. did i say that? .. plant based delicious chocolatey loveliness

http://www.sunwarrior.com/

go on the site .. they have a fun cartoon, where a hand draws the narration .. i watched it like 8 times because i really want to make a video like this too .. but i draw really slow .

but seriously if you are going to take a supplement its HAS to be all natural and plant based

so much better for your digestion and alkaline !

yucky whey is outttt

Sweetness of the day … The Vegan Stoner

THE VEGAN STONER BLOG
hands down cutest Vegan blog of recipes

. cheap and sweet .

.amazing drawings .

. I slightly wish I had done this.

http://theveganstoner.blogspot.co.uk/

Slick Stuff : Fish Oil VS Udo’s Oil

OMEGA FATTY ACIDS :

we’ve all heard of them .. or fish oil supplements *gag*

i had a feeling i wasnt getting enough of them due to an anti fish diet and not too nutty about nuts (plus you have to eat a butt load of walnuts to get adequate amounts )

So why do we need them .. and why they needn’t (thank jebus)  come from fish

1. the body cant produce them itself .. poor body

2.the brain is made largely of fatty acids- therefore its literally feeding your brain grapes 

3.needed component in cell membranes 

4. overall immune health 

5.prevent allergies

6. needed by the adrenal glands tissues (weight control and energy) and recently have been found to block genes that produce fat in the body 

7.beautiful hair , nails, skin – its the first sign youre deficient , when everything starts to go a bit .. scaly (woo puns are fun) and has proven to clear eczema and psoriasis 

so it does pretty much everything ..

i came across an article HERE that has some home truths about the fishy stuff .. and why its not so good as seed based oils.. yay

ive recently started taking Udo’s Oil Blend .. and i have to admit .. that cloudy feeling aint so cloudy

derived from primrose oil, wheat germ and flax it tastes of nothing

and you dont do those fishy burps hooorah

Easter Chocolate…. A little less guilty

 choc-co-late mmmmmmmm

So easter is coming and everyones like CHOCOLATE!!!! *devil eyes included*

and then you arrive back after the long weekend .. and think jesus (how fitting) i ate more chocolate than the weight of all the children in the easter egg hunt combined .

lucking The Rawtarian (great site) gives us a Raw Chocolate ( dont run its good) that is so easy to make . And you can feel a little less guilty for making it ..plus it has the simplest ingredients list on earth :

coconut oil : great for skin, and tummy bloating (thank F*&CK) and lowers cholesterol

Raw Cacao: antioxidant rich , increases serotonin (happy head)

Agave: low GI sugar substitute , no sugar rush so you wont be asleep underneath a pile of easter egg foil wondering why you cant stand up when all you’ve done is hide eggs in obvious places all day ( why dont we make easter egg hunts more difficult for children?.. its good for them to learn that something under a table including themselves does not mean invisible)

http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-chocolates-recipe