Our super herb of the week is Astragalus. Astragalus is a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for centuries. Astragalus comes from the root of a perennial plant in the pea family which grows in the northern and eastern parts of China as well as in Mongolia and Korea. The root is usually harvested from four-year-old plants.
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Some Ingredients Are Being Put Into Plant Based Milk Making It Unhealthy
Ingredients are being added to certain brands of plant based milk that make what was once believed a safe milk alternative unsafe. Among them are sugar, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, potassium citrate, magnesium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, disodium phosphate and carrageenan. Consumer Reports stated that "[a] high intake of these additives may increase the risk of kidney disease, heart disease, and bone loss, especially when calcium is low." Also, "[c]arrageenan may trigger inflammation in people who suffer from colitis or other inflammatory bowel disorders." Moreover, phosphates have been said to cause vascular damage and to induce aging processes. Thus, many plant based milk brands have come under fire for adding these…
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ROTW: General Tso’s Cauliflower
Enjoy this delicious General Tso's alternative. It has the perfect texture and the perfect taste!
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Dunkin Donut’s Beyond Sausage Sandwich – Vegan Heaven Or Hell
The day that Dunkin Donuts decided to wed the Beyond Meat Sausage and the English muffin was a vegan's dream come true or so I thought. Initially it seemed that convenience had finally looked my way. Not only did it look my way, but it actually acknowledged me. Having been vegan for over 2 decades now this is something that I never could have imagined. We have indeed come a long way.
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Superfood Pouches – A Delicious Way To Get Your Daily Nutrients
In case you haven't heard superfoods are some of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. That means they are especially beneficial for your health and well-being. Now there is a more convenient and less expensive way to get your daily nutrients. That is superfood pouches. What's good about superfood pouches is that they offer you maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories.
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Favorite Vegan Luxury Handbag Brands
Who doesn't love a nice, luxurious handbag. It's even better if its eco-conscious. Let's face it, leather handbags had their day in the sun. However, in the eco-conscious world in which we now live handbags that look good sustainably are all the rave.
