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Having vibrant, radiant health comes from living a specific lifestyle, the VibrantVegan Lifestyle. The Four Fundamentals of the VibrantVegan Lifestyle: • Nutritional Excellence • Exuberant Movement • Consciously Connected • Passion & Purpose Do you want thrive? Be a VibrantVegan!Jan 26, 2012 Adventures In Vegan ParentingVegan Parenting -Parenting is always an adventure, vegan, homeschool parenting is doubly so! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Adventures In Vegan Parenting" Jan 26, 2012 Vegan Orange Olive Oil CakeWesley, Max, and I were in a let's bake something sort of mood today, and I had just the thing I wanted to try--a Vegan Olive Oil Orange Cake. Now the Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Orange Olive Oil Cake" Jan 20, 2012 Vegan Cloth DiapersAbout 30,000! That is the approximate number of diapers we will have used by the time our youngest, Simon, is potty trained. Thankfully, for us and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Cloth Diapers" Jan 18, 2012 Adventures In Vegan Parenting Snow Day!It's 9:00 pm, snowing, and our 3 of our 4 kids (Simon, at 6 months is a little too young, of course) are outside playing in the snow. The squeals of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Adventures In Vegan Parenting Snow Day!" Jan 17, 2012 i began todayHi my name is MABEL. I have been surfing the web for ways to lose weight and slim my waist. came across this very program. so i am gonna give it a chance. Permalink -- click for full blog post "i began today" Jan 17, 2012 30 Day Core ChallengeHello, I came across your site and I have to say how impressed I am. I am a vegan of five years an never have I seen a site so thorough when it comes Permalink -- click for full blog post "30 Day Core Challenge" Sep 5, 2011 Vegan Pineapple Walnut Cake!Vegan Pineapple Walnut Cake is a perfect dessert (sheesh, you could even eat this for breakfast—it’s that healthy). Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Pineapple Walnut Cake!" Jul 2, 2011 Chocolate Cake --Delicious Vegan Cake RecipeChocolate Cake Recipe -If you like chocolate and nuts, you are going to love this vegan Nutty Chocolate Cake. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chocolate Cake --Delicious Vegan Cake Recipe" Jul 2, 2011 Creamy Vegan Chocolate Mousse!Vegan Chocolate Mousse! -If you are in the mood for something thick, creamy and chocolatey this is your dessert. This chocolate mousse is a healthy, delicious indulgence. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Creamy Vegan Chocolate Mousse!" Jul 2, 2011 Vegan Carrot CakeVegan Carrot Cake! -This is the most delicious Vegan Carrot Cake ever! You are going to love it! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Carrot Cake" Jul 2, 2011 Vegan Cardamom Cake -Scrumptious!Vegan cardamom cake isn’t one we see everyday, but it is fantastic! It’s delicious, and you won’t want to share this cake with anyone—it’s that yummy! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Cardamom Cake -Scrumptious!" Jun 26, 2011 Delicious! Vegan Whole Wheat MuffinsYummy Vegan Whole Wheat Muffins -If you like muffins, you'll love these! This is a tasty, easy to make whole wheat muffin recipe for weight loss and wellness. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Delicious! Vegan Whole Wheat Muffins" Jun 17, 2011 Does Fiber Fight Disease?Good news, especially if you eat a low-fat, whole food vegan diet loaded with fiber. Read on... The highest intakes of fiber – equivalent to about 30 grams per day for men and 25 grams for women – were associated with a reduction in the risk of dying from cardiovascular, infectious, and respiratory diseases of up to 60 percent, according to findings published in the Archives of Internal Medicine . “Interestingly, our study found that dietary fiber intake, especially from grains, was inversely associated with the risk of death from infectious and respiratory diseases,” wrote researchers, led by Yikyung Park, ScD. “Inflammation, a predominant pathphysiologic response in many infectious and respiratory diseases, has been suggested to contribute the progression of these diseases [and] studies have shown that dietary fiber has anti-inflammatory properties:
“The anti-inflammatory properties of dietary fiber could explain, in part, significant inverse associations of dietary fiber intake with infectious and respiratory diseases as well as with CVD death,” they added. May 12, 2011 30 day core workoutI have joined the 30 day core program and I am a little confused on how I will get my workout updates. I do see the first 6 days, but I am un clear as Permalink -- click for full blog post "30 day core workout" Apr 6, 2011 Vegan Recipes for Weight Loss & Vibrant HealthYou are the product of the foods you eat day after day. Here are the vegan recipes to make you beautifully, radiantly, vibrantly healthy. Enjoy the food! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Recipes for Weight Loss & Vibrant Health" Apr 5, 2011 Vegan Cupcake RecipeHere is a yummy Vegan Cupcake Recipe. Actually, here are 3 wonderful cupcake recipes! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Cupcake Recipe" Apr 5, 2011 Vegan Banana Bread RecipeThis Delicious vegan banana bread recipe is a must have for every vegan kitchen. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Banana Bread Recipe" Mar 15, 2011 Can This Broccoli Recipe Block Cancer Growth?Follow the Permalink for a delicious Glazed Broccoli Recipe (WebMD March 11, 2011 -- Broccoli may help fight cancer by blocking a defective gene associated with tumor growth, according to new research. Previous studies have heralded the potential cancer-fighting ability of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and watercress. But researchers say until now they didn't know the secret behind the vegetables' anticancer attributes. In a new study, researchers found compounds in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables called isothiocyanates (ITCs) appear to target and block mutant p53 genes associated with cancer growth. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can This Broccoli Recipe Block Cancer Growth?" Mar 15, 2011 Can This Animal Food Raise Your IQ?Yes! If you drink it as a baby AND in comes from your human Momma's breast. (The Telegraph)The most comprehensive British study of breastfeeding to date shows that it continues to have an effect on a child's mental ability right through secondary school. The study of more than 10,000 children from the Bristol area found that those breastfed exclusively for at least the first four weeks of life consistently outperformed those put on the bottle from birth. Mar 8, 2011 Your Amazing, Mind-boggling Body"Our bodies are undergoing continuous, miraculous change. Regardless of your current state of health, your body is doing amazing things to keep you alive in every moment. Take a minute to appreciate the gift of each breath. Feel your heart beat, appreciate your ability to see, and take a minute to reflect on the continuous work of every organ and cell in an average moment."
Barry Kaufman in Happiness Is a Choice Permalink -- click for full blog post "Your Amazing, Mind-boggling Body" Mar 8, 2011 American Wasteland -Stop Throwing Away Half Your Food!We are living in an American Wasteland where we throw away about half our food. What can you do about it? Permalink -- click for full blog post "American Wasteland -Stop Throwing Away Half Your Food!" Mar 7, 2011 Want to Lower YOUR stroke risk?Check out this article from Reuters Health. Another demonstration of the power of plants to make you healthy. - People who get plenty of potassium-rich foods in their diet may be less likely to suffer a stroke, a new research review finds. The review, of 11 studies following more than 247,000 adults, found that as potassium intake went up, participants' risk of suffering a stroke went down. Read the rest of the article-- Mar 7, 2011 Vegan Lifestyle Coaching -Reach your Best Life!Vegan Lifestyle Coaching is all about helping you live a life which truly nourishes and supports your health. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Lifestyle Coaching -Reach your Best Life!" Mar 5, 2011 Tofu Sticks -The Easy-to-Make Vegan Snack Kids Will LoveTofu Sticks -Follow this recipe for the easy-to-make Vegan Snack kids will love! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tofu Sticks -The Easy-to-Make Vegan Snack Kids Will Love" Mar 5, 2011 Delicious Vegan Snacks For Children and AdultsTasty Vegan Snacks -Great snack ideas you can use for your children and yourself. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Delicious Vegan Snacks For Children and Adults" Mar 4, 2011 Low-fat Applesauce Muffins! Vegan Recipes for Weight Loss & Vibrant HealthA recipe for low-fat & delicious applesauce muffins. You will love them! Mar 4, 2011 Wonderful Watermelon Sorbet! -Raw Vegan RecipesRaw Vegan Watermelon Sorbet -You are going to love this raw vegan watermelon sorbet! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wonderful Watermelon Sorbet! -Raw Vegan Recipes " Mar 4, 2011 Perky Pineapple Sandwiches! -Raw Vegan RecipesRaw Vegan Pineapple Sandwiches -You are going to love this raw vegan pineapple sandwich recipe! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Perky Pineapple Sandwiches! -Raw Vegan Recipes" Mar 4, 2011 Delicious Stuffed Red Pepper! -Raw Vegan RecipesRaw Vegan Stuffed Red Pepper -You are going to love this raw vegan Stuffed Red Bell Pepper recipe! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Delicious Stuffed Red Pepper! -Raw Vegan Recipes " Mar 4, 2011 Italian Zucchini Salad! -Delicious Raw Vegan RecipesRaw Vegan Zucchini Salad -You are going to absolutely love this amazing Italian Zucchini Salad! Permalink -- click for full blog post " Italian Zucchini Salad! -Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes" Mar 4, 2011 Health benefits of eating tomatoes emergeSurprise! Another study showing that when you eat more plant-based foods your risks for all the major diseases decreases. ScienceDaily (2011-03-01) -- Eating more tomatoes and tomato products can make people healthier and decrease the risk of conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, according to a review article. Mar 3, 2011 Osteoporosis, Exercise and a Vegan DietOsteoporosis has one main cause and it isn't cow milk deficiency. Find out what it is. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Osteoporosis, Exercise and a Vegan Diet" Mar 3, 2011 Want more efficient muscles? Eat your spinachAnother great reason to eat your leafy greens! ScienceDaily (2011-02-04) -- After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A new study traces that improved performance to increased efficiency of the mitochondria that power our cells. The researchers aren't recommending anyone begin taking inorganic nitrate supplements based on the new findings. Rather, they say that the results may offer one explanation for the well-known health benefits of fruits and vegetables, and leafy green vegetables in particular. Feb 28, 2011 Vitamin D for Disease Prevention-Are You Getting Enough?According to new research Adults need 4,000 to 8,000 IU of vitamin D daily to maintain vitamin metabolites in the blood at levels that can lower their risk of diseases such as breast cancer, multiple sclerosis and Type 1 diabetes by almost 50%, a study in Anticancer Research found. The researchers said a safe level of vitamin D intake would be 4,000 IU daily, much higher than the 600 IU daily recommended by the Institute of Medicine. Jan 30, 2011 Vegan eBooksVibrant Vegan's Vegan ebooks! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan eBooks " Jan 19, 2011 Vegan Cookie Recipes -These are the most delicious vegan cookie recipes ever! We promise. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vegan Cookie Recipes - " Jan 14, 2011 Beautiful Pear Beet Salad!Raw Vegan Pear Beet Salad Recipe -You are going to love this visually stunning, raw vegan pear-beet salad with its lemon ginger dressing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Beautiful Pear Beet Salad!" Jan 14, 2011 Peaches and Cream - Yes it is raw and vegan!Raw Vegan Peaches and Cream Recipe -You are going to love this raw vegan Peaches & Cream recipe! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Peaches and Cream - Yes it is raw and vegan!" Jan 14, 2011 Sumptuous Papaya Cilantro Salad!Raw Vegan Papaya Cilantro Salad Recipe -You are going to love this raw vegan Papaya-Cilantro Salad! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sumptuous Papaya Cilantro Salad!" Jan 14, 2011 Orange Cranberry Salad!Raw Vegan Orange Cranberry Salad Recipe -You are going to love this raw vegan orange-cranberry mint salad! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Orange Cranberry Salad!" Jan 14, 2011 Niffty Nectarine Salad!Raw Vegan Nectarine Salad Recipe -You are going to love this Nectarine-Spinach Salad! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Niffty Nectarine Salad!" Jan 14, 2011 MELON GRAPE SALAD -With Delicious Dill!Raw Vegan Melon Grape Salad Recipe -You are going to absolutely love this MELON-GRAPE-CUCUMBER-DILL SALAD Permalink -- click for full blog post "MELON GRAPE SALAD -With Delicious Dill!" Jan 14, 2011 Zippy Italian Zucchini!Raw Vegan Italian Zucchini Recipes-You are going to love this delicious Italian Zucchini! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Zippy Italian Zucchini!" Jan 14, 2011 Raw Vegan Recipes --Delicious Raw Recipes to Boost Your Health and Vitality!Tasty, delicious raw vegan recipes that are simple and easy to make and a joy to eat. Jan 12, 2011 Our Favorite Vegan Kitchen ToolsBest Vegan Kitchen Gadgets -The "Must Have" gadgets for the happy, healthy vegan kitchen. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Our Favorite Vegan Kitchen Tools" Jan 12, 2011 Vibrant Energy! Do You Wake Up With Boundless Energy Every Morning? You Can!Exuberant, vibrant, lasting Energy can be yours. Find out how now! Jan 12, 2011 The Best Smoothie Blender Ever!The Best Smoothie Blender Ever! Smoothies are a big part of our diet so we wanted the best smoothie blender. Here is the blender we think is best! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Best Smoothie Blender Ever!" Jan 11, 2011 Gluten, soy, and bean sensitivitiesHello! I absolutely LOVE your website!!! My friend Eva sent me the link and I cannot get enough of it! I have been vegetarian on and off for many Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gluten, soy, and bean sensitivities" Jan 6, 2011 Green Lemonade! Refreshing and DeliciousGreen Lemonade -You are going to love this raw, refreshing, delicious vegan drink-- Green Lemonade! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Green Lemonade! Refreshing and Delicious" |
