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Is Banana Blossom the next vegan food choice ?

We have heard of jackfruit vegan curries, vegan burgers made of beetroot, and of course the wide range of soya and tofu related products. Now, the stage has been set to feature a new exciting vegan choice – banana blossom ! But what is banana blossom ? Is it a banana or it it a tasty exotic flower ? Banana blossom is simply a purple-skinned flower which grows at the… Read More »Is Banana Blossom the next vegan food choice ?
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How to spot signs of depression and how to reverse it naturally

We are all striving to have healthy and happy lives. Managing good lifestyle choices including the consumption of quality, fresh, organic plant-based foods, drinking plenty of pure water, exposing ourselves to a decent amount of daily fresh air and sunlight, incorporating sufficient daily exercise, enjoying plenty of good rest, being temperate in all things and trusting in the love and benevolence of God, all assist in improving our health and… Read More »How to spot signs of depression and how to reverse it naturally
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Can diabetes be reversed ?

“For over 70 years, traditional treatment for diabetes was a high fat, low carbohydrate diet with insulin by injection, or pills by mouth. Justification for prescribing the high fat diet was that it keeps the blood sugar from rising too much after a meal, and it prevents too much sugar from spilling into the urine. But the disadvantages of fatty diets far outweigh the advantages. This type of diet does… Read More »Can diabetes be reversed ?
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Vegan milk can be used for breakfast cereals, lunchtime meals and evening tea

Can vegan milk be a tasty alternative to dairy milk for your hearty breakfast, midday lunch and evening tea ? What is vegan milk ? Vegan milk is simply a plant based alternative that does not contain any ingredient that originates from an animal (i.e. cows milk, goats milk etc.). What are common vegan milk examples ? Coconut milk, soya milk, rice milk, hazlenut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat… Read More »Vegan milk can be used for breakfast cereals, lunchtime meals and evening tea
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Is Quorn vegan ?

When the desire has come to consider a new healthy lifestyle including making changes to the diet, one of the most popular questions that arise when considering a vegan lifestyle is – “Is Quorn vegan ?” Some who choose to adopt a plant-based lifestyle may opt to conduct dietary changes immediately from meat to plants (fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains). However, many may choose more slower steps toward changing… Read More »Is Quorn vegan ?
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Healthy Vegan Cheese Recipe Options

How many of us enjoy eating cheese ? What’s the attraction ? Is it the taste ? The texture ? The colour ? Are there healthier plant-based vegan alternatives to dairy based cheese ? Try the very simple vegan cheese recipe below: 11/2 C hot water 2 TBL corn flour 3/4 C cashews 1/4 C pimentos 3’/3 TBL sesame seeds 1/3 C Brewer’s yeast flakes (optional) I tsp salt I… Read More »Healthy Vegan Cheese Recipe Options

Does vitamin B17 occur naturally in foods ?

Are there natural sources of vitamin B17 that we can include in our diet that help to fight against obesity, heart disease and cancer ? The following are excellent natural B17 food sources: Vitamin B17 occurs naturally in seeds – With apricot seeds as the most powerful source, vitamin B 17 may also be found in prunes, pears, peaches, cherries and apples seeds. Also linseeds (or flaxseeds),  squash seeds, millet… Read More »Does vitamin B17 occur naturally in foods ?

Prostate Cancer has exceeded breast cancer – is there a cure ?

Prostate Cancer UK confirmed that the number of men dying from prostate cancer has overtaken female deaths from breast cancer for the first time in the UK. Lung and bowel cancer are the main cancer causes, with prostate cancer now in third place. Are there natural remedies that can help prostrate cancer ? Zinc Essential to Prostate Just as the thyroid requires iodine and the bone marrow must have iron,… Read More »Prostate Cancer has exceeded breast cancer – is there a cure ?

How Important Is It To Eat At Regular Times ?

Regularity In Eating Regularity in eating is of vital importance. There should be a specified time for each meal. At this time, let every one eat what the system requires, and then take nothing more until the next meal. There are many who eat when the system needs no food, at irregular intervals, and between meals, because they have not sufficient strength of will to resist inclination. When travelling, some… Read More »How Important Is It To Eat At Regular Times ?

Vegan Mayonnaise With Cashew Nuts

  This is an ideal recipe for those who are vegans or those who may be intolerant to dairy products. The key ingredient are the cashews. Recipe Ingredients: ½ cup cashews ¼ onion raw 1/3 cup warm water ½ teasp paprica or cummin pinch garlic powder 2 tabs lemon juice Blend together water and cashews first then add remaining ingredients and blend. To make guacamoli or avocado dip, add 1… Read More »Vegan Mayonnaise With Cashew Nuts