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Stretch Your Way to a Better Trip: Why Moving Matters When You Travel
Why Stretching Matters When You Travel Long periods of sitting — especially in tight spaces — put stress on your body in several ways: 1. Your circulation slows down. When you’re sitting for a long time, especially with knees bent, blood flow to your legs and feet becomes sluggish. This can cause swelling in your ankles and feet, and in rare cases increase the risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT). Moving your legs and feet helps keep blood flowing and reduces these risks. 2. Muscles become stiff and tight. Sitting puts your hips, hamstrings, and lower back...
Vitamin C Flush Protocol
Ascorbate (Vitamin C) Flush *Do not begin this until directed by your healthcare provider* Purpose of an ascorbate flush: Helps determine the approximate daily need of vitamin C Acts as a colon cleanse Helps to start detoxifying your body Some antioxidant protection against toxic agents released from the detoxification process Removal of heavy metal from the body over time How to do an ascorbate flush: Dissolve 1 teaspoon (3.2 grams) of buffered ascorbate vitamin C in 2 or more ounces of water, juice, or herbal tea. The Buffered Vitamin C should contain calcium, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. Add...
Vegan Alfredo Pasta
Description Vegan Alfredo for two, tossed in a delicious cashew cream, with sauteed mushrooms, Meyer lemon zest and plenty more that gives this dish extra flavor and depth. Ingredients Vegan Alfredo Sauce: 1–2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 white onion 4 fat garlic cloves 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked 1 cup veggie broth (or 1 cup water and bullion) 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/2 teaspoon white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 5 ounces dry pasta, cooked to package directions (use gluten free pasta if you are following a gluten free diet) 1 cup fresh peas (or...
Vegan Chipotle Tacos
Description Sheet-Pan, Chipotle Portobello Tacos – smoky, spicy and “meaty” – these VEGAN tacos are sure to satisfy even the most diehard meat-lovers! Make them in 30 minutes! Ingredients Main Ingredients 2 XL portobello mushrooms 1 red bell pepper ½ an onion – optional Chipotle Marindade 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons canned Chipotle in Adobo sauce 1 minced garlic clove ( or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic) ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon coriander salt to taste 4 tortillas, warmed 1 can refried black beans, warmed Optional Garnishes cilantro, pickled onions, Vegan Cilantro Crema or guacamole or sliced avocado. ...