I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: one of the best things I discovered when I went vegan is that chocolate is a naturally-vegan product because it comes from a plant–the cocoa bean to be exact. How much do I love that not only did I discover an abundant, compassionate lifestyle, but I […]
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Developing Greater Self-Compassion
If I had to choose one central message I try to convey through my work, it would be the importance of developing self-compassion. As I understand it, self-compassion means being kind and loving toward yourself when you are faced with difficulties, pain, or feelings of inadequacy. Self-Compassion and Veganism Vegans, in my opinion, may be in […]
Product Review: Kelly Teegarden Beauty Products
Kelly Teegarden Organics is a company that was created by a cancer survivor. After going through a traumatic experience with thyroid cancer, Kelly realized there were so many products that she used that could have contributed to her getting cancer. She decided to come up with a line of beauty products that were made free […]
Green and White Chili Bowl from Vegan Bowls by Zsu Dever
Red chili is all the rage, but its seldom-made cousin—green and white chili—is just as flavorful, perhaps more so. This chili is full of hominy (dried and treated maize), fresh green chiles, and two kinds of white beans. If you cannot find hominy, use thawed corn kernels instead. Green and White Chili Bowl Serves 4 […]
5 Basic Steps to Adopting a Vegan Lifestyle
You probably have heard the term vegan before and maybe you’ve been even thinking about becoming one, but vegan lifestyle seems way too hard and pointless. Well, it’s not either. Let me guide you through the beginning of your vegan journey. 5 Basic Steps to Adopting a Vegan Lifestyle 1. Don’t buy leather, fur and […]