Got A PUStache?

A typical milk mustache may contain 2 million pus cells.

Just another reason to be vegan :)

The Dangers of Red Meat & Pink Slime

For every serving of meat you eat, your risk of dying from heart attack increases by 19.5%. Your risk of cancer increases by 13%. Just one serving a day, increases your risk of heart attack by 27%, while substituting that with chicken will reduce your risk of early death by 14%.



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Vegan Thanks Primal Paleo Author For Saving His Life

I'm sure you have all heard of the "new" hot diet being promoted right now. Primal, Paleo high fat, low carb, no fruit. Sounds a lot like an Atkin's diet do over to me.
Here a vegan makes a lot of good points about why this may not be the best bandwagon to jump on.

What Your Poop & Pee Are Telling You About Your Body

Ok, so this isn't something people talk about everyday...but it IS rather interesting.

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Source:What Your Poop and Pee Mean

Simple Yellow Split Pea Soup

The weather forecast is calling for below zero temperatures this weekend here in Maine.
A simple soup simmering on the stove is healthy, inexpensive way to warm up.

Rinse your dry peas (yellow or green)
In a large pan pour 2-3 quarts of fresh water
add peas and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium
and add carrots, potato, garlic and onion.
I let this cook on medium for about 15 minutes and then
turn the temperature down to simmer and let it go for a
couple of hours.

Wonderful smells, warms you up and it is good for you!

Yellow split peas are a great source of protein and have only 1 gram of fat
for every 350 calories. They are also high and fiber and make you feel full
and satiated.

What are you REALLY eating?

Did you know that there are companies that spend their time creating flavors that will make people crave certain foods and also make them taste better to the consumer?





The following list of ingredients in artificial strawberry flavoring:


A typical artificial strawberry flavor, like the kind found in a Burger King strawberry milk shake, contains the following ingredients:
amyl acetate,
amyl butyrate,
amyl valerate,
anethol,
anisyl formate,
benzyl acetate,
benzyl isobutyrate,
butyric acid,
cinnamyl isobutyrate,
cinnamyl valerate,
cognac essential oil,
diacetyl,
dipropyl ketone,
ethyl acetate,
ethyl amyl ketone,
ethyl butyrate,
ethyl cinnamate,
ethyl heptanoate,
ethyl heptylate,
ethyl lactate,
ethyl methylphenylglycidate,
ethyl nitrate,
ethyl propionate,
ethyl valerate,
heliotropin,
hydroxyphenyl-2-butanone (10 percent solution in alcohol),
a-ionone,
isobutyl anthranilate,
isobutyl butyrate,
lemon essential oil,
maltol,
4-methylacetophenone,
methyl anthranilate,
methyl benzoate,
methyl cinnamate,
methyl heptine carbonate,
methyl naphthyl ketone,
methyl salicylate,
mint essential oil,
neroli essential oil,
nerolin,
neryl isobutyrate,
orris butter,
phenethyl alcohol,
rose,
rum ether,
g-undecalactone,
vanillin, and
solvent.

feingold.org/strawberry



Did you hear him mention that some strawberry and vanilla flavorings are made by using a gland from a beaver's backside? :)

Prank At The Meat Counter

It is funny how people do not see that greasy bite of sausage was once a cute little pig. This experiment shows them what they just sampled and these shoppers are less than happy to learn where meat really comes from.

Hard Lotion Bars

I made these bars as Christmas gifts this year. I also keep a bunch in our own bathroom cabinet. They work great and are very easy to make.
Here is a great tutorial video on how to make these bars:


Use equal amounts of these ingredients: beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil
Combine in a double boiler. Melt, stir well, and pour into molds. You can add essential oils of your choice when you first pour and mix with a toothpick. I didn't use oils the first time and they still smell nice. I like the smell of the natural beeswax.
I used mini muffin pans and also tried using an ice cube tray. I like the muffin mold the best. After they have cooled completely, I put the whole pan into the fridge for about 15 minutes and then turned the pan upside down on the counter and tapped each muffin cup with a wooden spoon. I lifted the pan and they had popped right out. Keep your lotion bars in a sealed container or a tin.

Wishing Everyone A Happy & Healthy 2012

Thrive

SYNOPSIS

THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.


thrivemovement.com

Pumpkin Smoothies!!!

I found this great recipe at: http://homesteadinghomemaker.blogspot.com

Pumpkin Smoothie (makes 3-4 smoothies)
Recipe by Erica

2 cups vanilla coconut milk (I use the So Delicious brand)
3 dates, pitted
2 frozen bananas (you can use one banana and add ice if you like to get it to the right consistency)
1/2 cup organic pumpkin (I used the Farmers Market brand today but I have pureed pumpkin in the freezer that I will use too)
dash of cinnamon (it was probably about 1/4 tsp)
dash of nutmeg (about 1/8 tsp)

Blend and enjoy!

Stop by and visit Erica’s blog!! http://www.thesierramama.com/

Best Baking substitute for Eggs

Is a flu shot worth the risks involved?

Mad Cowboy Documentary

This is part 1 of a six part documentary. Please watch.
You can find parts 2 through 6 here:
www.naturalnews.tv/browse.asp

A Life Connected - Vegan

A Life Connected: VEGAN from NonviolenceUnited.org on Vimeo.

In the same amount of land, grain, pollution and water it takes to feed one human on a meat based diet, you could feed fifteen people on a plant based diet.

Delicious Brussels Sprouts

I found these great brussels sprouts yesterday at a health food store near my daughter's home.


Wash them in cool water and take off the very outer leaves.


Parboil them for 5 minutes or so, then plunge them into cold water. This helps them to retain their green coloring. Then I cooked them over medium heat in a large skillet with sesame oil, organic tamari, pepper, and parsley flakes. You be the judge on how much of each you add, I usually just keep tasting.


The pasta on the side is penne with olive oil, Daiya vegan cheese, and garlic.



Nutritional Value & Health Benefits
(without added spices, oils, etc. of course)

(1/2 cup cooked)
Calories 30
Protein 2 grams
Carbohydrates 7 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Potassium 247 mg
Vitamin C 48 mg
Folate 47 mcg
Vitamin A 561 IU

Genetically Modified Ingredients Are Hiding Everywhere!

http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/brands/invisible-gm-ingredients.html



INVISIBLE GM INGREDIENTS

Processed foods often have hidden GM sources (unless they are organic or declared non-GMO). The following are ingredients that may be made from GMOs.

Aspartame (also called AminoSweet®, NutraSweet®, Equal Spoonful®, Canderel®, BeneVia®, E951)
baking powder
canola oil (rapeseed oil)
caramel color
cellulose
citric acid
cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
colorose
condensed milk
confectioners sugar
corn flour
corn gluten
corn masa
corn meal
corn oil
corn sugar
corn syrup
cornstarch
cottonseed oil
cyclodextrin
cystein
dextrin
dextrose
diacetyl
diglyceride
erythritol
Equal
food starch
fructose (any form)
glucose
glutamate
glutamic acid
gluten
glycerides
glycerin
glycerol
glycerol monooleate
glycine
hemicellulose
high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
hydrogenated starch
hydrolyzed vegetable protein
inositol
inverse syrup
inversol
invert sugar
isoflavones
lactic acid
lecithin
leucine lysine
malitol
malt
malt syrup
malt extract
maltodextrin
maltose
mannitol
methylcellulose
milk powder
milo starch
modified food starch
modified starch
mono and diglycerides
monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Nutrasweet
oleic acid
Phenylalanine
phytic acid
protein isolate
shoyu
sorbitol
soy flour
soy isolates
soy lecithin
soy milk
soy oil
soy protein
soy protein isolate
soy sauce
starch
stearic acid
sugar (unless specified as cane sugar)
tamari
tempeh
teriyaki marinades
textured vegetable protein
threonine
tocopherols (vitamin E)
tofu
trehalose
triglyceride
vegetable fat
vegetable oil
vitamin B12
vitamin E
whey
whey powder
xanthan gum
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) although usually derived from corn, is probably not GM because it is not likely made in North America.

photo credit to naturalnews.com

Homemade Donuts

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 t. salt
1 T. baking powder
1/4 t. cinnamon
2 T. vegan butter
1/2 c. soy/almond/or rice milk
1 egg or equivalent of egg substitute

Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add butter
and beat until combined. Add milk and egg substitute.




Heat 1-2 inches oil in large skillet over medium heat. Roll dough out on a floured surface. Roll 1/2 to 1 inch thick. Use biscuit cutters or the top of a glass to cut donut shapes cut center out too and also fry the donut holes.
Fry donuts for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.



We kept our plain today with just a sprinkle of powdered sugar. You could frost them with plain or chocolate icing, etc.

Homemade Poptarts

These were quick and easy!
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup melted butter
1 cup plain yogurt
Your favorite flavor of organic jam/jelly


Mix ingredients just until dough is workable. Roll out floured surface to desired thickness.

Cut into any size or shape you want. I did the usual squares and used a veggie slicer to make the edges pretty. You can also press a fork all along the edges to seal together. Put a dollop of jelly in the center of your poptart then cover with a piece of dough that is a similar size. Press edges together. I sprinkled a little sugar on top but you could also cover these with icing when they have cooled.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 35 minutes. Let cool on cooling rack.


Enjoy with a tall glass of cold almond milk.

UPDATE... Decided to glaze them. Hubby has a very sweet tooth.

Vegan Hot Cocoa

Who says you can't have yummy hot cocoa and have it vegan!?

Made with Ah Alaska brand hot cocoa mix and topped with vegan Soyatoo rice milk whipped topping.