Spirulina is an algae that can be taken as a dietary supplement. It is considered a superfood due to its high nutritional content and health benefits. It has a high protein, vitamin and iron content, making it an excellent dietary supplement for people on a vegan diet. Here’s a wonderful way to incorporate spirulina in your diet. You might also like:
Emerald Energizer Vegan Smoothie RecipeResearch suggests that spirulina has amazing antioxidant and inflammation-reducing properties, as well as being great for regulating immune system. One tablespoon of dried spirulina contains:
[Related: Icy Blue Spirulina Chia Vegan Smoothie] As a runner, spring is when I really start to gear up the mileage. The weather is getting a little warmer and the days are getting longer. I love to whip up this Emerald Energizer Vegan Smoothie in the mornings, or any time of day when I feel like I need a boost of energy. Ingredients
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Searching for healthy vegan snacks that you can prepare easily at your home? Here’s one such delicious but fairly easy to cook recipe… As avocado has been in season since February, I’ve been eating more of it than I can justify. Avocados are a powerhouse of nutrients with their healthy fats, good fiber, and a large amount of potassium. If you plan on making vegan burgers this weekend, instead of traditional fries made with loads of oil, why not try making oven-baked fries with a twist? Avocados aren’t just showing up in ice cream and hair masks anymore, but also in the form of fries! You can easily customize the seasonings which you add to the flour as well as the dipping sauce for an addition that can go with any dish. [Related: You Can Now Get Frozen Avocados!] You might also like:
Healthy Vegan Snacks: Yummy Oven-Baked Avocado Fries(Serves 4) Ingredients:
*the firmer the avocado, the better! If the avocado is too soft and mushy it may not survive the breading process. Instructions:
Do your children like avocados? Would they eat these yummy oven-baked avocado fries? What are your favorite healthy vegan snacks? Let me know in the comments below. The post Healthy Vegan Snacks: Yummy Oven Baked Avocado Fries appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/healthy-vegan-snacks-yummy-oven-baked-avocado-fries/ Wondering if there is a mobile app that locks kid’s phone until they do what you want them to do, like cleaning their room or reply to your messages? A dad has this sorted out for you. You might also like:
Invented by A Dad: A Mobile App That Locks Kid’s Phone Until They ReplyI was sixteen when I got my first own smartphone. I felt like I owned the world. Kids do have a tendency to indulge in technology heavily and that at times can worry parents. Trying to fit with the masses, kids forget that they’re still answerable to someone. In such an incident involving a kid who didn’t bother (because now he has no options) to reply to his father’s text messages finally realized he is the son of his DAD. The kid’s father out of ‘frustration’ coded complicated tech into a smartphone app, that’ll put his kid in a ‘do or don’t’ situation. A Mobile App That Locks Kid’s Phone Until They ReplyThis news is proof that frustration can be sometimes utterly creative. Like here the frustrated dad ends up with a tech app on the table. His son, Ben got a new phone (from dad) and he goes to secondary school. The idea behind giving his son a smartphone was to communicate while he’ll be away. Unexpectedly, what dad Nick thought would be a blessing, turned frustrating. Son Ben, after he got the smartphone didn’t bother to reply to his dad’s enquires because according to dad Nick, ‘the phone was smart’ and Ben delved into playing games and watching videos keeping the phone silent. According to Nick on his website, he rarely received a reply from his kid because either he (Ben) was unaware of any texts (he kept the phone on silent) or because Ben may feel embarrassed to speak to dad amidst friends. Nick Herbert, the inventor of app writes on the website-
How the App WorksThe app conquers a phone’s screen with an alarm (amid whatever the user is doing) as soon as any message is received, putting the phone’s user with two choices- to snooze message for three minutes, or respond ASAP (no way out of it). And after the phone’s user respond in either way, the sender gets a confirmation that the text was received. Until now the app had been reportedly downloaded 1, 30,000 times. Looks like protective parents all over the world finally got to checkmate their smarty kids with this app. The app would also allow users on both sides to override each other’s devices in an emergency. Although the app’s designer admitted there’s “nothing stopping” someone from deleting the app from the phone, for the most part, the app helps to soothe nerves of many worried parents. The app retails at four plans, each with its unique (and of course better with price) options. Herbert reportedly mentioned this app isn’t meant to bug kids and (to many kid’s relief) should be used for emergencies. Kids are now exposed to a world, which we had no idea when we were children. There is a quantum leap in over-the-air communication and this greatly instigates concern among parents, because parents expect updates from kids more than ever. What do you think? Let us know in the comment below.
The post Invented by A Dad: A Mobile App That Locks Kid’s Phone Until They Reply appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/invented-by-a-dad-a-mobile-app-that-locks-kids-phone-until-they-reply/ When it comes to the topics child leashes, there is usually a lot of controversies when it comes to the idea. Some parents love them because it allows them to keep control of their child while letting them explore a little, and others actively despise them because well, they look pretty uncanny to something your fur baby might have. Why do people feel so strongly about them? What exactly is their purpose? Keep reading to learn more about child leashes. You might also like:
Ok, So What’s the Deal with Child Leashes?AboutThe child leash is classified as a “safety device” for parents to use when out and about with small children. There’s no doubt that confused or even disgusted stares may result from using one in public, this is due to the adverse reaction by people on seeing a parent almost “walking” their child. However, it is important to note that has proven to be effective for children that always seem to wander as well as children that may suffer from certain mental disabilities. When to UseWith everything, there is an obvious time and place when something is acceptable or not. When it comes to child leashes, there’s no denying that they can come in hand during a busy day at Disneyland or while hiking. However, when might not be the best time to use them? If your child is young enough to sit in a shopping cart, there’s no shame in that! It can make your job as a parent easier as you work through your Target shopping list. There is a gray area however when it comes to how long it is deemed passable for a child to wear a leash in public. As a parent, it is up to you to evaluate the maturity and behavior of your child when deciding if using a harness is needed (if at all) in various situations. TypesThere are a few popular types of child leashes on the market. One of the most common is the one that wraps around their torso like a harness, as pictured in this post. Other popular types of leashes are ones that connect at their wrist (which actually is pretty dangerous) and one that is a backpack which they can simply wear. The backpack child leash is one of the more mild versions of it, as it looks less “out there”. Where do you stand on the debate of child leashes? Are you for or against them? Have you ever used one for your child? Let me know in the comments below. The post Ok, So What’s the Deal with Child Leashes? appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/ok-so-whats-the-deal-with-child-leashes/ James Cameron, the mastermind behind films including Avatar, Terminator, and Titanic claims that vegan women much like his wife Suzy Amis will be the ones to save the world. Why solely women? Is this endearing or sexist on his part? Keep reading to learn more about what Cameron said in an interview with CNN. You might also like:
James Cameron Claims that Vegan Women Will Save the World — Endearing or Sexist?Cameron and wife Suzy Amis are the ultimate vegan power couple. While James prides himself in his environmentally-friendly movie sets (his Avatar set was 100% vegan), Suzy came out with a book titled “OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Save Your Health, Save Your Waistline, and Save the Planet” in Fall of 2018. In the book, Suzy’s aim is to teach people about introducing just one vegan meal a day into their lives in order to make a difference. She highlights that although it may not be possible for everyone to be as environmentally friendly as they possibly could be, it is possible to go green just once a day. In a CNN interview, James Cameron muses on environmentalism and how he believes that one gender will be the one to save us all; “I put my faith in women to save the world. I think men preach the world in a certain way, that tends to be dominative and aggressive-it’s just how men have been wired since the dawn of time… I think we need a more female, kind of goddess based perspective, we have to nurture life and care for it.” Although it sounds sweet and endearing the first time around, could his train of thought be considered sexist? Of course, us women pride ourselves in being ultimate girl bosses, but why should it be up to only us to save the planet? Later in the interview he also noted that he has “respected” and “celebrated” women in his films and that he is “very lucky to be married to a very powerful, strong, caretaker warrior”, referring to Suzy. Do you think that what James Cameron said about women being the ones to “save the world” was endearing or sexist? Let me know in the comments below? The post James Cameron Claims that Vegan Women Will Save the World appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/james-cameron-claims-that-vegan-women-will-save-the-world/ Do you remember the news of lab grown meat making rounds on the internet? To me, it sounded like a joke cracked on vegans and vegetarians. I did not initially believe it, and later I came to know it was authentic. Scientists did successfully venture into growing meat inside laboratories. After path-breaking innovations in deriving plant-based alternatives of animal-based sources, cultured meat has received the much sought after regulatory oversight. Read on to know more. You might also like:
Lab Grown Meat gets Much Needed Regulatory OversightThe USDA (Department of Agriculture) and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) announced the establishment of a regulatory framework on March 7 Thursday which will regulate the cell-based meat and poultry industry, reported Vox.com. Not every time we get to see this level of hype associated with the establishment of a regulatory framework, unlike here, companies are literally celebrating. Proponents have been long arguing for a similar regulatory framework like that for slaughterhouses because they claim their ‘meat’ is a ‘meat’ too. They pointed out- if the American “clean-meat” industry has to maintain a neck and neck competition with their counterparts in China, Israel, Netherlands, Singapore, and Japan, (and other nations) it has to assure that FDA and USDA will responsibly regulate the products. The lab grown meat industry seeks to achieve two things in one act. Alongside combating animal-cruelty, the sector aims to fight climate changes. All these to feed increasingly wealthy and growing global population. However, to make people believe in the potential of the cell-based meat and its safety of consumption, the regulatory framework is like a holy grail. Consumer confidence is critical for making it a choice and if consumers don’t believe in the safety of cultured meat, that it is regulated and healthy, they’ll resort to the other form. A cell-based meat company- JUST proclaiming on the decision of setting regulatory framework said that consumers should have confidence in cultured products that they’re safe and properly labeled. The DecisionBy deciding to introduce a regulatory framework on lab grown meat, the government is treating it with similar oversight as any other food subject. This is the cause of all the excitement among the initiators. Both the FDA and USDA will be jointly functioning in their respective zones to regulate this. A formal agreement outlined which issues are the jurisdiction of which agency. This will further lead to developing guidelines without interfering on each other’s functions. Despite there are lots of stones yet to be unturned, the first step is still worth cherishing. The regulatory framework, in this case, is however to gain momentum. Like, there is still no clear direction given to the demand of lab grown meat advocates to call it ‘meat.’ Many states have prohibited from doing so. What are your views on this? Let us know below. The post Lab Grown Meat Receives Regulatory Oversight It Has Been Asking For appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/lab-grown-meat-receives-regulatory-oversight-it-has-been-asking-for/ Garden Lites: Veggies Made Great is here to help with their plan to sneak vegetables such as carrots and zucchini into your kid’s Easter basket. Want to learn more? Keep reading to hear more about their alternatives to traditional Easter candy. Behind Valentine’s Day, Easter is by far one of the biggest chocolate-induced coma days of the year. With new vegan options coming out this year including releases from Harvest Moon and Moo-Free, cutting down on the chocolate this year may not be the easiest task. You might also like:
Want to Sneak Veggies in your Kid’s Easter Basket This Year? Garden Lites Is Here To Help!Easter is April 21 this year, so you have plenty of time to begin thinking about all of the important aspects of how you will run your yearly Easter egg hunt. Plastic eggs, pennies, stuffed toy rabbits, and vegan chocolate may already be on your list but what about vegan-friendly healthy options for the day? The brand offers a wide range of healthy products that both you and your children will love- it’ll be hard for them to miss chocolate when they can enjoy plant-based muffins and cakes. Some of the products that the brand offers are banana chocolate chip muffins, double chocolate muffins, blueberry oat muffins, cranberry orange muffins, and their number 1 selling item, the superfood veggie cake containing kale and cauliflower. The muffins are made first and foremost with fresh zucchini and carrot, making it a light and nutrient-filled treat. Simply defrost the products for a few hours at room temperature, or nuke for half a minute in the microwave to enjoy. Garden Lites, brought to life in 2008, prides themselves in “[raising] the bar in healthy foods by delivering surprisingly delicious veggie-rich food.” They have made quite the name for themselves and have won many awards including Women’s Health “Top Health Picks”, Parents Magazine “25 Best Frozen Food for Families”, and Runner’s World Editor’s Pick. Garden Lites products can easily be found in stores across the USA including Costco, Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Ralph’s, and HEB among many others. Will you be giving your children chocolate this year for Easter, or will you try healthier alternatives similar to what Garden Lite offers? Let me know in the comments below. The post Garden Lites Helps Sneak Veggies Into Kid’s Easter Basket This Year appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/garden-lites-helps-sneak-veggies-into-kids-easter-basket-this-year/ Last week on Mumsnet, an online parenting website, user ElizabethForever expressed her concern over a certain request that her husband had for her vegan pregnancyâ for her to incorporate meat into her diet for the unborn childâs health. As a lifelong vegan, this request from her omnivore husband was well, uncalled for. Keep reading to learn more about this story. You might also like:
Viral Vegan Pregnancy: Mom-To-Be Urged by Husband To Eat Meat For âHealthâGaining tons of comments and sparking a ton of controversy, the user tells a story of how her husband has requested that she eats meat. She begins by mentioning that she and her siblings were raised vegan by their parents and that for the most part, her husband also follows a vegan diet. However, she claims to âhave never stopped him eating the food he wants to eatâ but any non-vegan foods he eats are to be kept in the garage where there is a fridge and a freezer. In her post, OP (original poster) writes, âI am in the very, very early stages of pregnancy and since we found out DH (darling husband) keeps making hints that I should be eating meat to keep the baby healthy.â She continues with sharing that she has never had previous problems with iron but she has also never been pregnant before. ElizabethForever wonders if her stance on vegan pregnancy is unreasonable or not, so she turns to the Mumsnet community for input on what she should do. Comments on her post were split evenly, for the most part between her continuing to follow the vegan lifestyle that she had dedicated her life to and to incorporating animal products in her diet for the baby-to-beâs health. Among the supportive comments, one she received said: âHaving a baby is an anxious time for everyone.â She believes that the husband may just have the babyâs best interest in mind and may have expressed it in a weird way. The commenter continued by offering advice that the OP should make sure that she takes an iron level test, as she thinks all pregnant women should. A different commenter on the post sides with the OPâs DH and says, âI think he has the babyâs best interests at heart. You may be willing to put your body under strain but the baby shouldnât suffer.â ElizabethForever, we support you on your vegan pregnancy journey and wish you only the best! When you were pregnant, did your spouse (or other family members, for that matter) try to encourage you to eat meat âfor the babyâs healthâ? Let me know in the comments below. The post Viral Vegan Pregnancy: Mom-To-Be Urged by Husband To Eat Meat For âHealthâ appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/viral-vegan-pregnancy-mom-to-be-urged-by-husband-to-eat-meat-for-health/ Rockland County, New York. A commuter town to Manhattan declared a âState of Emergencyâ yesterday. County Executive, Ed Day explained that anyone under the age of eighteen years old, and unvaccinated against measles, will be banned from all public spaces, including schools. You might also like:
Unvaccinated MinorsAfter reaching one hundred and fifty-three cases of measles, the county executive decided to try and stem the exposure to other residents by minors who have been excluded from reciving the shot.
Officials in New York City, which is also dealing with a historic measles outbreak, similarly excluded unvaccinated children from attending their Brooklyn yeshivas, or religious schools. Several schools in New York City violated the exclusion order, the cityâs health department said, according toForward. The post New York Declare âState of Emergencyâ Unvaccinated Banned From Public Space appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/new-york-declare-state-of-emergency-unvaccinated-banned-public-space/ Is two always better than one? Although only an ultrasound can detect having multiples while pregnant, many women out there swear that they knew beforehand that they had more than one bun in the oven. Are you early on in your pregnancy or do you want to become pregnant? Check these early signs, you may be having twins. You might also like:
Early Signs You May be Having TwinsFamily HistoryIf your family has had a history of birthing multiples, it is generally more likely that you may as well. Normally, the chances are very slim, at less than 0.5% of births in the US being identical twins. However, maybe you are a twin yourself so you should keep in mind that you may pass on this family gene. Excessive Morning SicknessA majority of women who become pregnant experience morning sickness, but women who have experienced birthing multiples have said that their morning sickness was highly elevated. This does not necessarily mean you will have twins if your morning sickness is awful, but it is something to keep track of. This could be one of the signs you may be having twins. Hearing Multiple HeartbeatsAlthough it is possible that the same heartbeat may be able to be heard in different parts of your soon-to-be developing bump, during the later part of the first trimester a Doppler, doctor, or even a well-trained midwife could be able to confirm multiple heart beats. Being Larger than Usual for Gestational AgeWomen that experience multiple pregnancies typically measure larger than those with single pregnancies concerning uterine stretching and fundal height. These increased gestational age measurements may be caused by other aspects but it also can serve as an early sign you may be having twins. Excessive FatigueNot necessarily a direct cause of a multiple pregnancy but again, something to keep note of, having excessive fatigue may be another sign to be aware of. Your body’s attempt to distribute nutrients between yourself as well as multiple babies can cause you to feel somewhat drained. Fatigue may be caused from outside factors such as stress, a new routine, or even a single pregnancy. Got more to add to the list of signs you may be having twins? Let me know in the comments below. The post Pregnant With Multiples: Early Signs You May be Having Twins appeared first on Raise Vegan. Via https://raisevegan.com/pregnant-with-multiples-early-signs-you-may-be-having-twins/ |
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