yogaforthesoul:

30 Minute Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Yoga Practice

Wow, I just did this video and I feel so great!

I highly recommend it.

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fitnesstreats:

Peanut butter ice cream

Nutrition facts per serving: 150 kcal, 9.5g of fat, 9.25g of protein, 6.5g of carbs of which 5.7g sugars.

Ingredients:
- 15 cl soy milk
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of agave nectar (to taste, or use your favorite sweetener)
- 4 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 5 grams of agar-agar

Recipe is on my blogger-blog! www.fitnesstreats.com/2011/08/peanut-butter-ice-cream.html 

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illbemyowninspiration:

Coco-Almond Quinoa Risotto with Spicy Saffron Mushroom Coconut Gravy

vegan, makes 8-9 cups (lots of leftovers - half recipe to serve just a few)

Risotto: 4 ounces coconut milk 8 ounces almonds, sliced 2 cups scallions, sliced (1 bunch) 16 ounces quinoa, dry (about 2 1/2 cups) - rinsed 5 1/2 cups water 1-2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 cup sliced white mushrooms 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tsp herbed sea salt

Gravy: 8 ounces coconut milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup 2-3 Tbsp nutritional yeast, pinch salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 1/2 cups sliced white mushrooms a spoonful of cooked quinoa risotto 1/2 tsp saffron (optional) add a splash of water if you’d like a thinner gravy

Directions: 1. Pour your quinoa into a large bowl - rinse well with cold water. Drain water carefully. Repeat if desired.

2. Using a large pot - bring your water and a pinch of salt to a strong boil. Add the rinsed quinoa. Cover with a small vent and allow to boil for 10-12 minutes on med-high heat. Boiling Quinoa in water for 10-12 minutes.

3. While the quinoa is boiling, chop your scallions and mushrooms, and set aside you coconut milk, almonds - and other ingredients.

4. When the ten minutes is up, remove the lid completely from the large quinoa pot. Not all the liquid will be absorbed. Add in: all your almond, scallions and a splash of coconut milk. Also grind in some fresh pepper. Adding the almonds and scallions after 10 minutes.

5. Stir with a wooden spoon and turn the heat down a bit. The ingredients will begin to absorb more of the liquid and a thick risotto will begin to form.

6. Next add in the nutritional yeast, maple syrup (just a splash), garlic powder and risotto mushrooms. Continue folding the quinoa until a moist thick consistency forms. Like a very thick oatmeal. Turn heat off and begin spooning the quinoa out of the pot and into a serving/storage bowl. You can also begin plating your quinoa.

7. In the same pot, you will make the gravy. It’s OK if some of the quinoa ( a few spoonfuls) remains in the pot. This will help to thicken your gravy.

8. For gravy: add all the gravy ingredients and stir on medium until sauce thickens. Allow saffron to bloom. Remove from heat and spoon gravy over top plated quinoa - or transfer to a gravy serving bowl.

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I’ve been so busy getting adjusted to college life, but I am very dissapointed with my schools selections. It’s hard to even be a vegetarian much less vegan on campus! My solution is to take trips to the close by walmart and make most of my own meals. Which is actually really good because I can keep a close eye on what I’m eating so I can make sure I’m sticking to my healthy habits (no freshman 15 here!) and save money by cutting out some meal plans. On a good note, southern has an amazing gym/rec center. It’s great, I go almost everyday and it has so many great resources that are available to you including a yummy smoothie bar :) 

thehealthyrecoverer asked: Hi what are you to college for?

I am currently a nursing major :)

tarastileseats:

Fountain of Youth Juice! 

Juice for Soft Glowing Skin! 

Before and after! Juice for the whole day.  Kale / carrot / cucumber / ginger. 

Drink in the am and in the pm too! 

Benefits of Kale

Antioxidants up the wazzoo.  Two you should know about, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which protect you from free radicals that cause oxidative stress.  Aka repairs skin, prevents aging, and repairs immune system.

Benefits of Carrots

great for skin, eyes, bones, and teeth

gives skin a healthy glow

Benefits of Cucumbers

great for the skin

makes skin soft and supple

Benefits of Ginger

soothes intestinal tract

antioxidant 

anti-inflammatory

tarastileseats:

Delish Chick Pea Salad!