Vegan for Life

bikinigirls-machineguns: karloff-kouture: Preach that shit,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:48 -0400

karloff-kouture:

Preach that shit, baby.

Yes.

patriciahandschiegel: fuckthebabylonsystem: voxamberlynn: rott...

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:35:57 -0400

fuckthebabylonsystem:

voxamberlynn:

rottenworld:

hotlavahair:

oroblancos:

bugwork:

“It is common for koalas to roam back to their home range afterwards and become confused to find nothing there. A worker noticed a koala had been sitting stationary in broad daylight on top of wood piles for over an hour.”

my heart just broke

oh my god i cant handle this right now

i am so overwhelmingly sad right now

:’(((((

We have to stop cutting away there homes, what if your neighbor came and demolished your house and you were sitting there on your lawn like this. :(

That’s the story for most of the species in the world today. Don’t just look. Do something. Everybody’s got the power to make change and even the tiniest efforts produce results. Start a Change.org petition, refuse to buy from companies that destroy habitat, help educate other people so that they understand the issue and know their options and choices, boycott brands and businesses, petition governments, fight for causes, consume less, be an advocate. Apathy is the sole cause when change doesn’t happen because everything wrong in the world is 100% preventable and fixable initially. Most people will step up to help or do something if someone is showing them where and how. It takes someone to do something about it. Make the noise. <3

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Thu, 16 May 2013 16:36:01 -0400

16 HERBAL TEAS with Health facts to put on your grocery list 1....

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:01 -0400

16 HERBAL TEAS with Health facts to put on your grocery list

1. Nettle Nettle is made with the leaves of stinging nettle, named for the tiny hairs on the fresh leaves which can sting the skin. Despite it’s rough exterior, nettle is one of nature’s best remedies for an assortment of ailments including anemia, high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, coughs and colds, congestion, urinary tract infections, and kidney and bladder problems.

2. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is a popular herb that’s used in teas worldwide. Chamomile soothes the stomach and relieves bloating and indigestion. Chamomile also calms the mind and helps people relax and deal better with their stresses. Some people are allergic to chamomile and should avoid taking the tea. People who find it hard to go to sleep should drink a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed. Chamomile is known to fight insomnia by relaxing the body and the mind, enabling the person to fall asleep naturally.

3. Ginger Tea

Ginger is an energizer and a stimulator. Drinking ginger tea both stimulates and soothes the digestive system. Ginger has been known to aid people experiencing nausea. Arthritic people have found ginger tea helpful since it has anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Peppermint Tea

Peppermint is a fragrant herb that makes for a soothing drink. Peppermint helps you digest foods better and also reduces flatulence and digestive issues. Peppermint is prescribed to people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and gallstones in capsules. A cup of peppermint tea will ease nausea and vomiting, especially if you suffer motion sickness. If you have heartburn, don’t drink peppermint tea as this might aggravate your condition. Peppermint tea brings down the severity of herpes outbreaks. The natural mint flavor of the herb helps to freshen your breath. Other health benefits of this tea are control of muscle aches and chronic pain, clearing of congestion and mild coughs, mild asthma and reduction of stress.

5. Lavender Tea

Lavender tea is made out of the dried purple, pink and white colored flowers that grow on lavender shrubs. Used as a scented herb for many centuries, lavender’s medicinal uses have been appreciated and documented for centuries. A cup of lavender tea can soothe your mind and body, inducing sleep. If you are feeling down and depressed, a cup of lavender tea can help uplift your spirit.

Lavender tea helps sooth and treat flatulence, colic, bowel infections and an upset stomach. Lavender tea can be used as a wash on the chest to help reduce cough, bronchitis, asthma, cold and other respiratory issues. For both children and adults, lavender is used to reduce body temperature during fever. Lavender also has healing properties; use a wash of lavender tea to help heal wounds, cuts, ulcers and sores.

6. Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon balm tea is fragrant to drink and is a very effective tonic to calm nerves and anxiety. Cold lemon balm tea bags help relieve cold sores, or genital sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. Mix lemon balm leaves with valerian to treat anxiety, stress and insomnia. Lemon Balm contains several properties, which control herpes and also regulate the thyroid.

Lemon balm when mixed with peppermint can calm an upset stomach, sooth the digestive track and reduce flatulence. Drink lemon balm tea if you suffer from nerve pain. Drinking lemon balm tea also helps strengthen memory and brain functions and also uplifts one’s mood.

7. Rosemary Tea

Rosemary is not only good for cooking but makes a healthful and highly beneficial tea. Rosemary can help your muscles to relax. Additionally, rosemary is an effective digestive aid as well. If you have gall bladder and liver complaints, drinking rosemary tea regularly will greatly help relieve your symptoms. Rosemary tea also relieves cough and mild asthma symptoms.

8. Hibiscus Flower Tea (Sorrel)

Dried Hibiscus flowers are made into a tea that offers very high health benefits. Hibiscus tea is known to lower blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol and strengthen the immune system (it’s rich in Vitamin C). Hibiscus flower infusions have known to reduce hypertension as well, in people prone to this condition. A recent study reveals that hibiscus tea is rich in antioxidants, which protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Red zinger tea and sorrel tea contain hibiscus.

9. Green Tea

Green Tea comes with such a host of health benefits, that it’s called the ‘wonder herb’ by tea drinkers and medical practitioners alike.

Drinking green tea lowers cancer risk and also inhibits carcinogenic in cigarettes and other compounds when imbibed. Green Tea contains potent antioxidants called polyphenols, which help suppress free radicals. Green tea also stops certain tumors from forming. Green tea lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels and thereby promotes heart health. Green tea also lowers blood pressure, prevents and fights tooth decay and dental issues, and inhibits different viruses from causing illnesses.

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A tiger mother lost her cubs from premature labour. Shortly...

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:45:01 -0400

A tiger mother lost her cubs from premature labour. Shortly after she became depressed and her health declined, and she was diagnosed with depression. So they wrapped up piglets in tiger cloth, and gave them to the tiger. The tiger now loves these pigs and treats them like her babies.

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Wed, 15 May 2013 10:12:40 -0400

redcroh: the-absolute-best-posts: This post has been featured...

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:35:09 -0400

redcroh:

the-absolute-best-posts:

This post has been featured on a 1000notes.com blog.
AHHHH HOW CUTE >W

thugkitchen: You don’t need a party to get down on some...

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:56:21 -0400

thugkitchen:

You don’t need a party to get down on some guacamole. Put it on a salad, taco, tostada, sandwich, whatever you want. Eat it with your hands. I don’t give a flying fuck. SNACK LIFE.

GRAPEFRUIT GUACAMOLE

5 ripe avocados

2 medium grapefruits or 1 big son of a bitch

¼ cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup chopped red onion

juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

¼ teaspoon salt

Take the pit out of the avocados and scoop out all the green flesh into a large bowl. Mash it up with fork. I like my guacamole chunky but do what you gotta do. Cut the grapefruit up into segments like you would cut an orange. Remove the peel and cut the segments into pieces about the size of a nickel. Put all the grapefruit into the bowl with the avocado. Add the cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt and mix it all up. Taste it and add more shit until you like it. Serve immediately or chill it for a bit. I’m not gonna tell you how to eat guacamole, just follow your fucking heart.

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Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:23 -0400

twiddledout: Good Monday morning friends. #juice #juicer #vegan...

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:01:34 -0400

twiddledout:

Good Monday morning friends. #juice #juicer #vegan #health #fatsickandnearlydead

veganmovement2012: Health benefits of celery

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:01:08 -0400

veganmovement2012:

Health benefits of celery

nosdrinker: i’ve never been happier in my entire life My HEART

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:20:50 -0400

nosdrinker:

i’ve never been happier in my entire life

My HEART

sweatingsprinkles: Snack: red apple with creamy peanut butter

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:29:57 -0400

sweatingsprinkles:

Snack: red apple with creamy peanut butter

"The cost of sanity, in this society, is a certain level of alienation."

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:09:18 -0400

“The cost of sanity, in this society, is a certain level of alienation.”

- Terence McKenna (via la-prospettiva-di-me)

from-meat-to-bean: veg-tastic: Didn’t notice the chicken in...

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:06:38 -0400

from-meat-to-bean:

veg-tastic:

Didn’t notice the chicken in those stupid chips for the longest time. I was so grossed out when I finally noticed!

Just a note, most cheeses (at least the ones not considered “soft”) are made with rennet. Most cheese isn’t vegetarian.

veganmovement2012: Plant-Based on a Budget By Sarah Von...

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:00:39 -0400

veganmovement2012:

Plant-Based on a Budget

By Sarah Von Alt

After coming across these great articles on Huffington Post and NutritonFacts.org, I started thinking about all the amazing ways being vegan helps me save money. Here are my top tips for being plant-based on a budget:

Cook! You know that big white thing in your kitchen with four burners on top? It’s called a stove. Invest a few hours in learning how to use it. Everyone knows that eating in saves tons of cash. Pick up a discounted cookbook or check out ChooseVeg.comfor some fast and easy recipes and get cookin’.

Make a Shopping List. Sitting down and thinking about what you need from the store will not only help you stay within your budget, it’ll keep you from impulse buys once you’re at the supermarket. Make a list and stick to it.

Back to Basics. The least expensive items in the supermarket are the ones that don’t come in a box. Fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, and beans are not only healthy for you, they’re also super affordable. Make sure to go online and find a local farmer’s market. Befriending a farmer and eating in season are more surefire ways to save cash.

Be a Globetrotter. You don’t have to travel the world to enjoy international cuisine. From mexican to chinese, try your hand at dishes like bean enchiladas or kung pao tofu. They’re easy to prepare, tasty, and inexpensive. Also, look for affordable, vegan-friendly ethnic restaurants in your neighborhood on VegGuide.org.

Cook in Large Batches. If finding time to cook each day is challenging, schedule one or two kitchen days each week and cook in large batches. You can easily take leftovers for lunch or reheat them for an easy and quick dinner.

Plant a Garden. Even if that means just having five pots of nothing but tomatoes. This will save you money in the produce department, and you can’t get any more local!

For more delicious vegan recipes and tips on cruelty-free eating, visit ChooseVeg.com.

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Tue, 07 May 2013 22:42:42 -0400

ditchdairy00: Where do you get your protein?

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:01:13 -0400

ditchdairy00:

Where do you get your protein?

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Mon, 06 May 2013 01:14:55 -0400

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Sun, 05 May 2013 21:01:22 -0400