So, we got thinking, how can we make these ourselves so that we don't have to keep on buying them? Well, do we have a treat for you today!

Here is an amazing recipe that will show you how to re-create the perfect mint slice, right at home.
That way, you will never have to leave. Well, maybe to get a few ingredients from time to time.

We hope you enjoy, and getting a little messy. Because that will happen!

Conscious eaters are starting to blossom up all over the world, and business operators are noticing that need.

In the past few years, Vancouver has seen a rapid increase in Vegan or Vegan friendly places.

Consumers are wanting to enjoy the fact that they are consuming, and not just consuming for the sake of consuming.

Official records have been updated which notes that 1 in 3 people will now get cancer and children are now getting diabetes.

When you turn on your television or switch on the radio, almost every second commercial is one of fast food, meat, or dairy.

It is a loaded weapon that is guaranteeing that our world will remain obese and sick unless we are the one's that make the choice.

The very beautiful and extremely talented Ms. Osment raised eyebrows as she recently made it public as to how much she loves being Vegan. Ms. Osment tweeted "Day 3 of being vegan, and I just ran 5 miles faster than I’ve ever run 5 miles in my life. Thank you @bradyleffler for showing me the way"

In 2002, Ms. Osment made her film debut in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams. It was so widely recieved that she won the "Young Artist Award" for best performance in a feature film. She then backed it up in 2003 with her role in the Sky Kids series Spy Kids D: Game Over.

Just as his previous occupation of men’s fashion has a tendency to chance from season to season, Bartlett himself has chosen to take leave and dabble with the world of pet couture.
This has led to pet clothing lines such as John Bartlett Consensus and John Bartlett Statements, for Bon-Ton, a mass-market chain of department stores based in the U.S. In addition to this, Bartlett is also preparing for an eco-fashion show in the spring, which will be financed with a Lexus award.

Over the time, Vegan's have found it difficult to make sublime biscotti. Getting the texture right can be a bit of an art form, however it is all in the ingredients that you use.
Old school recipes will not take into consideration that we prefer to save our beautiful animal friends...

Well, we don't have to wait.
We can all make those choices now and one business is making it even easier for us.

Let us introduce Beyond Skin, a fashionable label that produces stylish footwear that is 100% Vegan.

For those of you who do not know about Palm oil, here is a little tale for you. Free e-book

Simply walk through a local market or stop at a number of places on the side of the road and you will be thrusted upon all that Thailand has to offer. Seems so dreamy for a Vegan…right?

Well, you might be a little surprised when you sit down at a restaurant to find that perhaps it is not as a veg friendly as you may have thought.
You will soon realise that pork is an obsession and they love including fish sauce in everything.

It is not jus the people crying out for more, it also seems the judges are impressed with just how amazing Vegan eating is.

Columbia Heights Vegan bakeshop Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats became the first non-traditional bakery to win Food Networks competition 'Cupcake Wars All-Stars'.

The Pureology brand which has been re-designed by Robert Bergman, founder of Mpakt and former L'Oreal creative director, takes the sensual curving form and innovated a set of designs that reflect the new vision of the company.

This week we decided to stick a little closer to home (our home anyway) and showcase what Brisbane, Queensland, Australia has to offer.

Vegan dining in Brisbane is getting easier and more exciting as we head in to a blissful 2012.

The first recorded instance of tattooing is believed to have been somewhere around 2000 BCE in ancient Egypt.

This is a recipe combining a lot of these magical food ingredients. Surprisingly, if you are able to incorporate this as a breakfast meal, you are starting your day off on a magical foot.

This recipe does use two types of miso, however you don't need to use both. It just tastes better.

The show was certainly more relaxed and fun, which was a much welcomed change to the stress induced high intensity fashion run way performances. A change welcomed by all that attended the beautiful, compassionate launch.

On display were Vegan hors d'oeuvres and her beautiful autumn Vegan collection were on display in a picturesque room overlooking a winter garden.

You only have to look to PETA's sexiest veg over 50 Mimi Kirk who proves that a diet full of fruit and vegetables really can keep you looking 20.

The very beautiful Mimi Kirk is 70 and has the most radiant and youthful skin, a great inspiration for people aspiring to keep their look as Mother Time catches up with us.

If you are wondering what some of the top secrets are, well, wonder no more. The Vegan Era CREW have unblocked some of the biggest tips and hints.

In the list, it also goes on to discuss how buying local, organic fruit and vegetable produce is on the rise. Though, we already knew that. You only have to look at the growing number of markets springing up around the place, and the growing number of people packing that stalls.

Further more it goes on to pick some of the most amazing places that you can enjoy beautiful veg options.

Western society is growing up in a superficial, fast pass world where we expect and demand everything to be delivered to us at this very second. As it may be beneficial in some ways, we are noticing that our foods are becoming more and more processed and as a society we are getting sicker and sicker.

This has lead to a massive increase in obesity and oddly enough, child hood obesity.
We are also noticing accelerated forms of diabetes and cancers.

Although, many of you might find it interesting that Mike Tyson had been Vegan since 2010. The media never gave it much attention as they saw it as a gimmick of publicity stunt.

However, due to his continuous love of animals and abstinence of meat, other celebrities had also made the switch. The fact is, they attribute this change to Iron Mike.

To put it simply, the environment is unable to sustain the amount of meat being eaten with today’s omnivore diet.
Pollution, overuse of fossil fuels, water and land resources and environmental degradation are just a few of the byproducts associated with meat pollution.

The Pad Yatra started on the 24th December at Ajanta Ellora (A UNESCO world heritage site) and will conclude on the 8th January 2012 in Delhi, India. At this final resting place, His Holiness will also take the opportunity to further reinforce the Earth Saving message to the world.

His Holiness, Gyalwang Drukpa is the recipient of the United Nation's Millennium Development Goal (MDG) for his beautiful Earth Saving message.

Last year, Venus Williams was a late withdrawal from the US Open tennis tournament. A tournament that she has won 2 times.

According to The Daily Mail, the amazing Ms. Venus Williams was diagnosed with a very rare immune disease.

We have showcased two recipes, so that you can treat all your beautiful guests to an amazing Vegan treat.
The very cool part of these recipes is that they taste so amazing that no one will ever know. You will be issuing in your whole party in a Vegan New Year. YAY!!!

There is no better way to celebrate than one of Love, Peace and Compassion to all beings on our beautiful planet.

We have showcased two recipes, so that you can treat all your beautiful guests to an amazing Vegan treat.
The very cool part of these recipes is that they taste so amazing that no one will ever know. You will be issuing in your whole party in a Vegan New Year. YAY!!!

There is no better way to celebrate than one of Love, Peace and Compassion to all beings on our beautiful planet.

More over, if you embark on the Vegan diet, it has been identified that you are saving 400 of our beautiful animal friends.

Isn't that just incredible, by you making that simple choice to lead a loving diet, you are saving 400 lives.

However, more and more designers are turning their gaze to this inspirational trend, and giving the consumers what they are looking for.
In today's market Vegan fashion or non-violent or ahimsa choices are becoming more and more available and luxurious.

The fashion pin-ups are saying no to silk, leathers and are utilizing synthetics and faux fur more and more.

To add to our vegan travel series, this week we have hunted down the best that Colorado has to offer. There are some truly amazing businesses that have come to the for front and share their love of leading a compassionate lifestyle.

The Vegan Era CREW hope that you enjoy, and if you have any other suggestions, please feel free to drop us a line and we will collate another article on the amazing Colorado.

All totally amazing that will keep all your family and friends very happy.
Actually, they will very soon forget about the Christmas pudding when you bust out this sensational desert.

Well, we hope you enjoy, and have the most amazing Vegan Christmas. Your beautiful love and compassion to all beings on earth is so glorious, thank you.

We certainly speak to a lot of people that can find it hard to come to terms with Christmas. Such an amazing time of year celebrating the birth of Christ. In essence this time should be filled with Love, Peace and Compassion to all beings on on our beautiful Home.

Let's all try and remember that point, and do all that we can to spread that message. Be that in a meal we prepare or being with our loved ones. Let's all enjoy the beauty that is this time of year.

Through this very beuaitufl and compassiante act, it is invisaged that the waters will be more protected and enable all beings to live in Peace and harmony.

In what has made this an even more ground breaking move, Taiwan actually had the fourth largest shark fishing industry in the world. However, due to recent laws being passed by the government, the cruel practice will be banned in 2012.

Not only do you have our support, and our very cool 21 day Program Live Vegan, we have come across a few books that might help you along the way. Besides, sometimes it nice to read other resources saying the same thing.
It really does help to reinforce the message and prompt you to keep on walking along this amazing path.

Here are some initial statistics that you may not have know:
1923 - First boiler chicken raised in Delware
1967 - 40% of commercial layers are caged
1978 - 90% of commercial layers are caged.

Today, people are very aware of the ways our beautiful chickens are treated in order to take their eggs away.
Hence, there is a lot of people that like to get 'Free range eggs", hoping that chickens have more freedom than their caged friends.

The CREW is also working busily on developing a very secretive application that will rock this world. Keep your ears to the ground, and stay tuned to this totally awesome news....YAY! We just love spreading the LOVE!

Just a few pointers to make sure your nog comes out as perfect as possible. Make sure that the avocado is perfectly ripe but not overly ripe. And keep all your ingredients COLD.

Don’t skip that part of the directions, if the ingredients are warm the texture and flavor will be off, even if you chill it afterward.
Also, avocado doesn’t keep that well, so definitely make this as close to serving time as possible. For the best, freshest flavor, serve immediately. But you can also keep it tightly sealed and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.

During this period, you would not be able to distinguish between day and night. Ash would rain from the skies covering the ground so much that it would cover your shins.
Young children would constantly burn their feet on the red hot ambers, reminasant of the fires that destroyed the life of the forest.

To add to our vegan travel series, this week we have hunted down the best of New York so that you don’t have to.

Not only does the Big Apple have a lot to offer in ways of amazing entertainment, they also have an amazing array of Veg restaurants available.

Here is a sample of the top ones, but stay posted...

Prior to that, society viewed it normal to drape yourself in a mink coat, or fox gloves. It is very beautiful to see that our world is changing. Though I guess for some of us, not as quickly as we may hope.

When Vegan's discuss their eating habits with friends, family or colleagues they may not really understand why they don't eat honey.

Here are a few did you know's, Chia is the richest plant based source of Omega 3, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants.

Chia is available in two colour varieties. The 'black' variety of Chia naturally contains a combination of black, and white seeds. The 'white' Chia variety was formed by specially selecting white seeds from the black variety. It is in essence an amazing food that can provide our bodies with a ton of nutrients.

For the Vegan Era CREW, this is the most satisfying of all meals that we prepare. We sometimes don't even tell people that they are eating Vegan until they are done.

Funnily enough, when we do mention it, we always get the same reaction..."If this is Vegan food, we can eat this for sure." Ohh, what a great feeling knowing how easy it can be for the whole world to adopt the beautiful Vegan diet. We pray that one day all beings on earth will live in Peace.

If you put something light, fresh and beautiful into your body your mood rises. Alternatively, if you feed your engine with a lot of fatty foods, you will not feel that great.
Aside from that little pearl of wisdom for you, there have also been many scientific links between the food you eat and it's affect on a person's mood.

Foods can have a profound affect on all aspects of health. If you put crap into your system all day long then it makes sense that you will feel crap. It is not until you pay attention that you notice it.

There are more and more vegan products coming out and hitting our shelves making it that much easier to make the transition. You only have to look back a couple of years to notice the lack of Vegan restaurants. Today, they are flourishing and it seems there are new ones popping up everyday.

When you do make that initial choice, though, it can seem very overwhelming.

By definition, vegans are a group of people who go beyond the bounds of vegetarianism. They forego all animal derived ingredients and additives within all aspects of their life.

But what is it about this movement that draws such hatred from people?

So we thought we'd share some of our tips for going vegan over the holidays.

Christmas is the perfect time to find that compassion inside of you and make that decision to stop harming animals once and for all. It is a time to reflect, start new habits and head into 2012 with a new zest for life!

David shares his experiences from traveling with his older brother, tennis legend Pat Rafter. On his journey he was awakened to the immense diversity and challenges of the world and realised that adopting the Vegan diet could be his way to help.

The message is simple, leaders should focus more on the harmful effects of methane, which is produced by livestock farming, rather than on carbon dioxide produced from burning coal.

Studies have proven that methane is far more damaging to our environment and accelerates the pace of global warming. These studies have shown that methane is 72 times more harmful than CO2.

David shares his experiences from traveling with his older brother, tennis legend Pat Rafter. On his journey he was awakened to the immense diversity and challenges of the world and realised that adopting the Vegan diet could be his way to help.

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Compared to other types of dried beans, lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare. They readily absorb a variety of wonderful flavors from other foods and seasonings, are high in nutritional value and are available throughout the year.

Lentils are legumes along with other types of beans. They grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds that are round, oval or heart-shaped disks and are oftentimes smaller than the tip of a pencil eraser.

Costa Rica has stood apart from its Central American neighbours since 1948, when the military was abolished by President Jose Figueres Ferrer after a 44-day civil war which killed over 2000 people.

Now Costa Rica is regarded as one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America, with the highest standard of living.

And hey, just because we're vegan, it doesn't mean we should have to compromise on style!

It can be time consuming doing the research and trudging through websites to find a pair of decent shoes.
So, whether you are after a casual pair of sneakers or the highest stilettos, we hope this list will help you find the perfect pair of shoes to add to your Christmas wish list.

We make the choice at every moment in our lives to refrain from harming our beautiful animal friends.

Be that in the foods that we eat, the type of fabrics we wear, even the type of products we put on our skin and face. Our ethical choices paths the way to an amazing golden era where all beings live in peace and harmony with each other.

As you find on this wonderful journey, your world is awaken to a whole new level of creativity.

Back then, chocolate, as we know it did not exist. Instead, they harvested, fermented and dried the beans and then roasted them and ground them in to a paste to be mixed with hot water and spices for a good old fashioned hot chocolate. Only the very wealthy people would do this though, as the cacao beans were so precious.

For thos of you out there that do not know the history of the noodle, here is a little tale for you.

K?kai, a Buddhist priest, traveled to China around the beginning of the 9th century to study.
Sanuki Province claimed to have been the first to adopt udon from K?kai.

Enni, a Rinzai monk, went to China in the 13th century; Hakata claimed to have produced udon based on Enni's recipe.

It is Bright To issue in the latest fashion from this seasons run ways in America it certrainly seems that earth and neutral tones are in, but with a splash of vibrant ectacy.

There are some beautiful Vegan designs causing a stir this season. Check out Slummy Tee Dress and Vaute Couture's Emily Coat with a soft emerald shine.

Rancho Cocina in Ocean Beach and North Park both re-opened their sites to revolutionaries the Mexican restaurants. Ivonne Mouet, is slowly remodeling the restaurant that showcases amazing local Vegan cuisine.

Both restaurants share the same basic menu, plus the originating philosophy and friendly atmosphere is bursting at the seems.
It's amazing to see bussinesses thriving!

In the past she has also introduced a range of vegan high heels to her range.

Stella now operates 15 freestanding stores in locations including Manhattan, London’s Mayfair, LA’s West Hollywood, Paris’ Palais Royal and Milan, and recently opened doors in Beirut, Las Vegas and Rome.

Women tend to be much gentler souls and are generally softer in nature than most men.
Whether we have children or not, I think we also all have some level of motherly instinct within. I think this is why we get the connection between eating animal products and the harm it causes another being.

It is the reason that we feel so sad for the dairy cow that is repeatedly impregnated, only to have it’s baby taken away from it, so that we can drink it’s milk.

It is on of those meals that is easy to make, and leaves everyone totally satisfied.
You may look at the article and see there are fair few ingredients, but it really is one of those meals that you can throw it all together and watch the magic happen

The great thing with this meal, is that you can very easily substitute ingredients and cater to your own tastes.

We couldn't stay for long, but we quickly learned that Melbourne is THE place for awesome vegan food. From greasy take out that brings back memories to fine dining, Melbourne is full of vegan delights. No matter where you are, you are sure to find a vegan option nearby.
Whether you like Asian food, raw food, Mexican food, the sweetest cupcakes, a great atmosphere or something a little off the beaten track, you will not be disappointed.

When you make the transition to the Vegan diet, you can very often come across people that will throw plenty of arguments at you as to why you should reconsider your dietary and lifestyle options.
It has become evident, that this sort of reaction evoked in people's psyche is due to the conflict they are feeling in their heart and their minds. For the most part, people understand why it is beautiful to adopt the compassionate Vegan diet, their mind puts up a barrier and conflict arises.

Regardless of whether you are a vegan or simply considering becoming one, at times it can be quite daunting taking a stroll down the aisles of your local grocery store. There is a lot of stigma behind eating as a vegan.

One of the biggest misconceptions of changing to a plant-based vegan diet is that is will cost more than buying traditional foods.

However, even when it comes to such a dividing topic, everyone ranging from vegans to die-hard meat eaters can find common ground. It is irresponsible to deny the destructive nature of the force that dominates our food system, otherwise known as industrial animal agriculture or factory farming.

Actually, sometimes, we find that during the day we can feel a little flat. A juice like this is just the cure to give us that pick me up we had been looking for and get us back out there spreading the Vegan message.

The other amazing aspect of this beautiful drink is the combination of chocolate. I mean let's face it, we love it, so let's just accpet it and enjoy it in as many meals and drinks as we can.
Let's get juicing!

What do all these celebrities have in common? Veganism of course!

All are famous vegans, who not only choose to remove meat from their diets, but also forego any animal derivatives in all aspects of their lives.

Veganism is a simpler way of living in this chaotic urban world. In major cities there are restaurants devoted to vegan and vegetarian lifestyles.

Interestingly, the time that I went raw vegan was the time I was the most active. During the whole time I never felt tired or depleted in energy.
In fact, I constantly gave blood and the nurses were always so surprised at my iron levels.

Our muscles are made up of 70% of water, so a diet high in protein is not necessarily the only way for our muscles to get big and strong.

Regardless of this achievement, non-vegans are still wary of the idea of the elusive egg-free, dairy-free cupcake.
Sadly, it seems that even today, vegan bakeries are playing down their cruelty-free identity for fear of scaring off potential customers. This has stirred up proud vegans who believe that scrumptious pastries, which are vegan, should be labeled accordingly.

Skaters and skate shoe aficionados can now take heart, as there are many options to choose from while hunting for your shoe of choice.

Ticking all the boxes, these shoes are durable, stylish and made from synthetics, canvas or hemp materials. Not sure where to find them though?
The Vegan Era CREW has you covered, having compiled a list of five companies that sell great vegan skate shoes.

We just had to share this amazing recipe with you. I am sure that you will get just as much satisfaction out of making it, as you will eating it.

Plus, the amazing aspect of this recipe is just how simple and easy it is to make something that you probably first thought would be totally had to do...but the CREW show you the way to make it totally AWESOME!

It is envisaged that the fashion show will bring the amazing and beautiful designs of Vegan fashion whilst encouraging social change.
It showcases that through these amazing designs, the fashion industry will collectively look to other methods of delivering edgy, fashionable collections to the world without having to harm our beautiful animal friends.

The industry is allowing it self to be bogged down in out-dated styles.

Some of the most beautiful aspects of a new place is being able to go into their restaurant. The diverse culture and people all adds to the experience of getting out of your comfort zone and enjoying the rest of the world.

Sometimes, however, being a happy little Vegan may mean that might not be as easy. Times are changing and more and more Vegan restaurants are opening up making it easier for us to enjoy.

It is exciting to see people around the world united for a day where we all seek peace.

World Vegan Day is the start of Vegan Awareness Month where it is envisaged with increase awareness, people from all around the world will look to save our animal friends, rather than harm them.

The beauty of World Vegan Month, is that it doesn't matter if you are a dedicated life long Vegan, or an interested person looking to open their heart and learn more. The month is here for us all.

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much research to find out that the horse racing industry is a very sad place for the stars of the track.

As with every other industry, the horse racing industry is not about the horses. It is about profit. While a day at the races may seem glamourous,
the horses life is not.

The compassionate, animal loving couple are also teaming up with The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde and producer Steve Bing to bring to a new L.A. eatery will be located on Ventura Boulevard in California‚ San Fernando Valley.

Vegan chef Tal Ronnen, who catered Ellen and Portia‚ wedding, will create the restaurant's menu.

But it is not just a restaurant that Ellen has opened.

Well, the CREW at Vegan Era would like to squish that idea and bring you an amazing journey into making your very own Vegan Cheese Sometimes when we make the transistion to the loving, compassionate vegan diet, you may miss one or two food items.

Some of us transistion easily, some may really miss something like cheese or honey.
The great thing about being Vegan, is that are so many different products out there that can cater to our every need.

Once your eyes and hearts are open to the Love we see that there are so many things that we can do in a more 'humane' or less cruel way to help our beautiful animal friends.
The cosmetic industry is one of those fields, that although huge steps are being achieved in eradicated cruel practices, you still have to be aware that some still do testing on animals or that some products still contain animal substances in them.

Irene Goldman went vegan 10 years ago. She says it's surprisingly easy, especially as more restaurants offer vegan options.
"I have energy. I feel healthy. My cholesterol is very good. My blood pressure is very good," Goldman said.

Nutritionist Sue Moores says a plant-based diet...

Today's meat-fileld Western world is unsuitable for today's world. If you go back to the early 50's where the population was a 1/3 of what it is today, the need for mass livestock factory farms were not needed.

However, today, pollution, overuse of fossil of fuel, water and land resources are causing massive wide spread enviornmental and land degradation.

Sometimes it can be very difficult to articulate what your belifes. This can be due to the overwhleming build up of Love in your heart, that when words come out they can appear strong.

If the other person is not ready for it, they can mistake it for an arguement and soon enough, that is what you have.
If you listen to someone talk about business, they say that it is important to perfect your elevator pitch.

The Vegan Pot Pie is one of those dishes that have it all. There is so much vegetable goodness inside, as well as providing a round, full flavour.

It is perfect for those cool, rainy days snuggled under the blanket as you put on your favourite movie.
Or, as we sometimes do, cook up a big batch and invite your non-vegan friends around and treat them to one of those meals that they will never know was Vegan.
There is nothing better than seeing the big, warm smile come across their faces as they dig into one of your creations.

Southern California has so much beauty to bring to the world. With it's relaxed atmosphere and chilled out vibes, it is no wonder the compassionate lifestyle is so welcomed in this beautiful spot.

The Vegan Era CREW are so glad to bring you a few samples of what Tustin, California has to offer.

There are so many amazing places to visit and enjoy the wonders of Vegan food.

Boy could they not be more wrong!

There are several options when it comes to baking using cruelty-free ingredients.
Some substitutes work better than others depending on what you are using the “egg” for such as for binding or leverage, but a little trial and error will help you decide which substitutes works best for your creation.
All in all, being able to use other ingredients instead of harming our beautiful animal friends is the best!

Happy baking!

According to an article in the New York Times, the City Council of West Hollywood, in California, USA, with a population of just 36,000, are banning the sale of fur apparel. This means that clothing stores will be forbidden to sell any garments made of, or containing, real fur.

"This is a tiny city, so it's mostly symbolic," said Councilman John D'Amico, who sponsored the fur ban. "I think the impact will be heard from here to Fifth Avenue. People will talk about what a fur ban means in a new way."

This adds to the decision voted by council earlier this year to restrict pet stores within Toronto to only selling cats and dogs that had came from humane societies, shelters and certified breeders.
This bylaw is cited as being of a purely compassionate nature.
When asked his opinion on the matter, Toronto pet store owner Kaelo Gallagher stated, “We choose not to sell cats and dogs” … “We don’t believe that a pet store is a healthy environment for puppies and kittens. They need to get out and walk. They need exercise.”

Hope to see you all there!

Don't be deterred with the length of this recipe. It is relatively simple to make, and it tastes so good. As you will see there is a little bit of prep time involved, but that is so all the love can brew and you will the most beautiful meal in the world.

If you like, you can replace quinoa with any sort of grain, for example brown rice. However, quinoa is such a versatile grain and is very high in protein, perfect for healthy little Vegan's like us.

For those of you who are unaware, Australia is in the top 3 leading contributors to Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, only to be outdone by America and China. Per capita, Australia is the dominant force.

There is no coincidence that there is a direct correlation between Australia being a leader in meat production and leader in GHG.

So after all their hard work what have they found?

One of the largest studies to date involved a group of Seventh Day Adventists in the United States. The Seventh Day Adventist church is a branch of christianity, and the Adventist people are well-known for promoting a healthy way of living that recommends a vegetarian diet and the avoidance of alcohol, smoking, coffee and drugs.

The latest and what Vegan Era states as the greatest collection from the very talented Mr. Lagerfeld, showcases the world's most beautiful men and women drapped in the most compassionate fashion items.
That is right, Chanel has introduced faux-fur into their very extensive fashion armour.

You may remember Mr. Danson for his lead role in the 80's TV series Cheers and of later fame Becker. Now, it seems Mr. Danson is embarking on a new role.

These days, Ted Danson has gone vegan. He laughs at himself as he says it, like "Here's the L.A. guy latching onto his next fad.
But what the heck", Danson says it makes him feel better.

To be totally honest with you, the CREW at Vegan Era are 'apple''d powered. Literally, every piece of equipment that we use to deliver the earth and animal loving message to you is from an apple product. Be that the beautiful Mac Book Pro, Mac Book, iPhone or even recently iPad (which if anyone is out there that is thinking abut getting one - do yourself a favour).
For those of you who just love their apple toys but never knew much about the humble beginnings of the apple, here is a little tale for you.

There are a few tricks to the trade with making a really great pie, so we thought we would share them with you, and you just never know, perhaps you can make one for your meat-eating freinds and see if they can tell the difference.
Actually, we are that confident that they will not kow the difference we will give you a 100% money-back garuantee...(Ha ha, money back on free - hmmm).

The Vegie Butcher, is a butcher shop not entirely the same as the butcher shop that you may have grown up with. That is right, if you walk into one of these compassionate shops, you will find zero meat for sale.
However, what they do have is a wide selection of faux-meat.

Twin sisters, Jess and Lisa Origilasso are speaking out against the fashion industry that are still using outdated and cruel practices to produce some of their fashion collections.

"Designers that still use fur, to us it is just ignorant, it is unnecessary and it is unacceptable,"
Jess said.
The singing sensations have collobrated with PETA in the latest campaign to raise awarness to the wider audience.

World Love, World Peace, World Vegan.

Brother of Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter and Earth Hour nominee David Rafter will be holding talks about how we can reduce our eco foot print.

The Babylon ballet flat is made from 100% recycled television screen microfiber. This recycling process, which may seem energy inefficient at first glance, actually reduces energy consumption and CO2 emission by 80%.

According to The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the major killers – heart disease, cancer and stroke – have a dramatically lower incidence among people consuming primarily plant-based diets.

When you do come across these amazing Vegan treats, people are so willing to share their recipes with you. It is so lovely. This recipes comes from one of those experiences. ENJOY!!

Beautiful Miss Goodwin explained that the switch began with an epiphany one day while preparing her morning coffee: "We were filming the road trip episode of this season's Big Love and we were staying in a hotel. I was doing a lot--and I mean a lot—of yoga at the time, and I've heard it's not uncommon for something like this to happen when you are in a stage like that," she explains. "Anyway, I was having my morning coffee, and I was pouring milk into it, and all I can say is that I suddenly realized what it was that I was pouring into my coffee.

As described by Ms. Kate Winslet in a new PETA video; this process causes thier livers to swell to many times the normal size.
Are you still sitting their scratching your head asking yourself, 'yes, but why?' Well, this practice is done to feed the socialites of the world at their dinners.

Getting your sweat on by doing movement that you love is a crucial way to eliminate toxicity from the body. If you have skin problems, you have toxicity.

As with any diet that you undertake, it is imperative that you maintain a healthy balance. It can be very easy to fall into a trap of thinking that because you are limiting yourself a food, you can compensate with other types of food. That can be a very dangerous trap, as you can very easily over compensate.

Now on to today’s tips... If you put it on the outside you are still “eating” it on the inside If you are going to be buying tons of fresh organic produce and the highest quality foods, why would you
then want to go and smear a bottle full of chemicals on to your skin externally?

In a highly cited 12-year Harvard study of 78,000 women, those who got the most calcium from dairy products received no benefit and actually broke more bones than the women who got little or no calcium from dairy.

The pin-up girl for this new take on life over 60 is Mimi Kirk, a vibrant 72-year-old, who just a couple of years ago was named as PETA‘s sexiest vegetarian
over 50. The Californian girl is proving you don’t have to cut your hair off or dress purely for comfort once you reach the so-called golden years.

- 4 cups water
- Dash salt
- 1 cup brown or french green lentils (not red)
- Olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (personally, I heart Ragu)
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- herbs, to taste (basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, chives, etc.)
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch sugar, or to taste
- Small pinch tumeric
- 1 or 2 (8-ounce) packages whole wheat pasta (angel hair best), cooked and drained

So I thought I’d share their latest campaign with you which I think is pretty cool. It’s called The Other You. Let me introduce it to you…

It is pretty similar to making the transition with your food. We have been raised for such a long time on a traditional diet that it is in-grained in us. When we grow older we eat without thinking. The same can be said for what we wear.

For those out there that are new to being Vegan, and adopting the Compassionate lifestyle let me shed some light on to why this is so big.

So how do we use this plant growth miracle? Researchers have analysed data from the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation’s comprehensive database on food production1 and other land use and livestock production data looking at how plant productivity is used2, with surprising findings.

For most of my life I was covered with severe and debilitating eczema from top to toe. Think bleeding, itchy and excruciatingly painful rashes all over my body. Yuck and depressing is right.

Unfortunately, they’re no longer available, but I still wanted to know more about them. And boy did I find out more about them!

On this point, we thought it only fitting to share all that we have learnt and a few things that we could improve on.

Just like our fishy friends, eggs are another culinary option that often get mistaken for vegetables.

But covering up the problem with toxic, topical treatments isn’t
getting to the root of the issue. Once you know what causes acne in the first place, you’ll know how to combat it properly. And no, acne isn’t necessarily caused by chocolate.

Amazing interview, and an even more amazing recipe. YUM!!

If you would like to attend the event please go to the link or you can book through central@veganera.com. Bookings are essential as there are only a limited number of seats.

The biggest step of all is an idea. What aspiring thoughts have you had that you think the world would love to hear? For people like us, it is pretty simple, we want to save the animals. This is a great start, however, to ensure longevity, you must have a theme, a look or a concept that your magazine publication will have

With the latest and greatest recipes, environmental topics, health, wellness and happiness, the CREW give you all the information that you could possibly need in enjoying the compassionate Vegan lifestyle.

It comes from a long list of beautiful recipes from our beautiful contributor Casy Lorraine, our resident raw lifestyle food coach. Constantly providing love and beauty every day with amazing yummie treats for us all to enjoy.
Take a moment out of your day and enjoy this glorious treat. YUM!

However, this is not a piece on stopping and listening to your inner voice, this is a piece on always moving forward and taking the next step in this
amazing journey called life. W

Amongst the thousands of cosmetics brands on the market today, a good number contain chemicals toxic to our health.

Born in 1869, as Mohandas K. Gandhi in India, he devoted his life to helping others right up until the day he was shot to death in 1948. Gandhi was given the prefix Mahatma by his admirers, which means Great Soul.
He committed himself to vegetarianism at the age of 19 and led a life devoted to non-violence.

It wasn?t until I was diagnosed with a life threatening disease that I began to make the connection between the food I was eating and the way I felt. I wasn?t aware that some of the foods I was eating were putting me at risk of developing serious chronic disease.

The World Preservation Foundation has proposed a means to make this approach far more effective by reducing the largest source of SLCFs: livestock production, as well as proposing an effective, large scale, low cost means of drawing down legacy carbon dioxide.

It comes from a long list of beautiful recipes from our beautiful contributor Casy Lorraine, our resident raw lifestyle food coach. Constantly providing love and beauty every day with amazing yummie treats for us all to enjoy.
Take a moment out of your day and enjoy this glorious treat. YUM!

Fruit & Vegetables are a great source of fibre, essential vitamins and minerals and critical to promoting good health. Make sure you eat all the colours of the rainbow to ensure variety and the wide range of nutrients
necessary for your body including folate, potassium, Vitamins A & C.

This is a little guide as to what we can all do to help transition our planet into a Loving, Peaceful, Compassionate Era.

Post-workout nutrition is of premium importance: not just because you’re hungry after being active, but because any
kind of activity essentially breaks down the body, so that it can rebuild itself even stronger.

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Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, is awakened from a long sleep by human activity threatening ecosystems, taking place across the globe.

Vegan means peace, vegan means love for all beings, yet it also seems to be a great excuse for some to get angry and judgemental, myself included in this statement. A close friend recently told me I can be these things, which caused me to take a deep look inside and clean up some more!......

EcoBeautyEditor.com is an evolving resource of organic recipes, beauty and natural health information, research, interviews, videos, reviews, expert recommendations, holistic treatments and much more — information that can help you feel vibrant and beautiful from the inside out. .....

When I was asked to attend a women’s yoga retreat at the beautiful and inspiring Samudra this past weekend I jumped at the amazing opportunity. Health
retreats are an amazing way to:

and lots of it) is basically my nemesis. It’s not a matter of fun-size package denial, it’s a matter of fun-size package denial, it’s a matter of reality: hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, red #5, or any ingredient made in a labcoat for that matter, generally equates to things humans should not consume.

This is inflammation. In this case, your defense system is responding to trauma. This is normal, and totally appropriate. It's when the defense system runs out of control that we run into trouble. Chronic smoldering inflammation slowly destroys our organs, our ability for optimal functioning and leads to rapid aging.

Also, the latest advertising campaign is up and running. We have a billboard up promoting the compassionate Earth and Animal Friendly lifestyle.

PEACE OUT from the CREW at Vegan Era

If you look back a year, you would notice that our world went through a big shift. Haiti and Chile were the main countries affected. They bore the brunt of damaging earthquakes that shock the very fabric of the Earth and people's lives. It seems that we are witnessing something similar again this year, however doesn't it seem that things stepped up? Not only did Australia have the biggest floods in over 30 years, but New Zealand and Japan have had their worlds shaken.

If you are interested leave a comment, as they are not in the shop just yet. Special Facebook price of $15AUD

Scientific evidence clearly shows eating a plant-based diet results in a dramatically lower incidence of heart disease, cancer, stroke, obesity and diabetes. With all the overwhelming evidence why wouldn't you make the switch!?

This is the latest product range to come to Vegan Era Store. Not only is beautiful Amanda the co-founder of Vegan Era she is also a top model, cancer survivor, and educator, Amanda is also a very talented designer.

Up until recently I had never been religious or very spiritual, but I always thought that something, be it God or the Universe, was looking after
things.

I received an email yesterday from Dr Steven Joyal’s publicist, who, besides promoting his new book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes, also explained how the doctor is a big advocate of the significant health
boosting properties of common herbs and spices. I wanted to know more, so had a quick chat to the doc…

It’s certainly a valid concern and one a reader recently asked me to discuss further. By the end of this post you should have a much clearer idea of how to ensure you are obtaining enough B12 to avoid deficiency.
B12 is primarily responsible for health red blood cell formation and plays an important role in the health of nerve tissue and brain function. Usually when people are deficient in B12 they are fatigued and experience a very weakened immune system, meaning they are susceptible to colds, flus and other symptoms.

If you went back a couple of years ago, the world was in the midst of a massive water shortage. Actually, the majority of
the world today does not have enough clean drinking water. They have to survive in many cases on dirty, still water that has been left lying in the ground for months as there is just not enough.

From first hand experience, I am here to tell you that is not the case. As you may know, my father was a dairy farm operator. I went out there one day; and than pain and suffering experienced by our beautiful animal friends was too much to bare. I ran in the house, shut the doors and turned up the TV. I couldn't bare hearing their sorrowful cries any longer.

I cannot think of any green vegetable that I do not like, but I know many people who can’t stand them. Whether you like them or not, most of us don’t eat enough of them.

Like most of us, if I was low on energy at 3pm I thought it must time for a sugar hit. If my mind was swamped
with thoughts I would distract myself with a bag of chips.

NOTE: The secret of the divine richness of the chocolate frosting is the heavenly Navitas Naturals Cacao Liquor – also know as cacao paste. Raw cacao beans – the real-deal chocolate – are ground into a creamy paste (almost like a smooth peanut butter except chocolate-style).

Our environment plays a big role in our overall health and well being. Feeling relaxed and peaceful in your home should not be underestimated and reorganizing your home can help you to establish new routines.

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art and science that focuses on how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune of it's
inhabitants. There are many resources out there if you would like to learn more, but here are a couple of tips that can be applied.

Doing a big clean up will help to make space in our lives for new and exciting things to flood in. So how do we clean out the mind? First things first – addictions and bad habits need to go!

Due to the world expanding rapidly in the past 50 years, civilization has basked in its own glory. We have marvelled at how amazing our technology has become. Due to this, we have witnessed a new spread of disease and obesity that were barely recognisable in the early 1950’s.

In today’s society – we have to be vigilant in the type of food that we put into our bodies – because not only is our fruit and vegetables laced with heavy chemicals, but we also have to be pay attention to GM.
What a world we have created for our poor little bodies!!

What are the best five superfoods and their benefits?
I have selected 20 of the world’s best superfoods and described their history and benefits in my book: Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future. Here are five of my favorites:

ACV has been touted for it many medicinal properties for yonks and it really is a cure-all remedy. These are just a few of the areas ACV is great for ...

I could harp on about how the Government subsidizes the meat industry but let me simply point out some facts about how we do spend money…

The average Australian household spends more on fast food than fruit and vegetables and five times more on recreation than healthy foods. As a result of our poor eating habits, we then spend nearly twice as much on medical expenses as we do on fruit and vegetables. It’s not as though we can’t afford to eat or feed our children- Australia is the only country in the world where childhood obesity is increasing faster than that of adults.

If you are transitioning to the compassionate Vegan diet - clearly you are making the choice to take all animal products out of your diet.
If you are like myself, the choice of taking dairy out of my diet was due to stopping the suffering that animals are put through on dairy farms.

NOTE: In regards to the Navitas Naturuals Sprouted Omega Powder, this is a product I enjoy and use often – not just in smoothies as it is intended, but in recipes for healthy breads, crackers, and baked goods. Made from sprouted chia,
sprouted flax, and sprouted brown rice, the sprouted Omega Powder does not add a tremendous amount of flavor per se, but is nutritionally a great source of natural and plant-based essential fatty acids and fiber.

Whether you are toying with the idea or have been a vegan for years, Chic Vegan has provided a fantastic, free e-book to make the transition to being, not only vegan, but FABULOUS, super easy.

The Ethical Girl’s Guide to Being Vegan and Fabulous is a 42 page document covering everything a girl might want to know about going vegan in style.

For example, when I first embarked on this journey of listening to your body - I certainly found that eating fruits at particular times of the day
and more importantly what followed eating fruit had an affect on my body.

Every second person I talk to also have a loved one with some sort of cancer or diabetes....and you only have to take a tiny peek into our hospitals to realise the huge health problems in our societies. "Reclaim Your Health" is a great mentor guide to not only those who are suffering from cancers, it is a huge wake up call for all of us to SLOW DOWN and start looking after our bodies, and to BE CONSCIOUS of what we feeding those "cells’ that we so desperately need for everyday existence.

I cannot say enough good things about being vegan. Since giving up meat I have lost weight, gained energy, and tapped into a super compassionate side I didn't realise I had. This is what I put my new-found wellbeing down to…

Five years ago, I never gave too much thought into the food that I was consuming - that is, I knew that eating fruits and vegetables were important aspect of my diet, and I knew that I felt amazing when I did eat them.
However, I will be the first to admit that I never gave that much though into where, how and what happened to the food before it actually got onto my plate.

Her experience in transitioning both herself and her children has been a great source of information for all those looking
to provide their children with optimum health.

While I’m excited to go home (I miss my dog terribly) I’m also slightly nervous. I’m heading back to reality. Well, a new kind of reality anyway. One where wheelie bin-loads of juice are consumed each day and
regularly consuming coffee from the opposite end that it was intended is the norm.

The ironic part of these situations, is that most of the time - this context is spoken not directly to you; but to another person. And most of the time, you just happen to be situated right next to the person when they are speaking. And the truth that is being echoed from their mouths dauntingly remains ringing in your ears.

I love to eat this salad outdoors as a side dish, on top of a veggie burger, or rolled into a pita with crisp romaine. This delicious dish makes an excellent compliment to any summer soiree.
- ENJOY!

She is often affectionately referred to as The World's First Eco-Model, as she exclusively models for brands that share her values for a sustainable and eco-friendly world. CNBC named her one of the “Top 10 Green Entrepreneurs of 2010,” and she is also a correspondent on Discovery Network’s Planet Green.

Though spas have been built for the same reasons throughout history, their design and features continue to change.

Welcome to the ride that we call life. Strap yourself in - and get ready to roll. After coming of the roller coaster, you certainly get to see life in a different manner. Perhaps you would never see these things if you did not jump
lineup to get on the roller coaster. Even being a passenger, waiting for a friend to finish their ride - you can still enjoy life's experiences.

My daughter and I have been on an amazing raw journey for just over 3 years. I was a healthy vegan for 7yrs, before becoming pregnant. It was then I discovered that I needed something more to support the health of both myself and my baby. Cooked vegan wasn’t giving me enough energy or nourishment.
I quickly felt my health deteriorating as all my reserves were being used to create this new person growing inside.

This dish is 100% Natural.
Organic. Raw. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Wheat-Free. Sugar-Free. Low Fat. High Fiber. Safe for Diabetics.

- ENJOY!

Oh how wrong one would be. The food at the Gerson clinic may be extremely healthy, but it is laid on thicker than Amy Winehouse’s eyeliner. Plus, we .
are encouraged to eat as many plates of the cancer-fighting cuisine as possible. This is great news to someone with such a healthy appetite as mine.

The Atelier spring 2010 collection premiered at Barney, New York was a little more than your average launch of a new collection.

Over time, the constant impact and imperfections in a runners stride will inevitably lead to compression of the spine, tightening of muscles and fascia, and common knee, hip and ankle injuries.

Previously I would observe people; and even fall pray to passing judgment on how people would live their lives with comments like 'I can't believe this....or I wouldn't have done that.' It is not until situations present themselves do you really know how you would react.

Melissa promotes a balanced mind/body/spirit approach to health and happiness. She is dedicated to a holistic lifestyle and incorporates daily physical exercise, strength training, yoga, meditation, affirmations, organic foods and vitamins, for optimal health and wellness.

- ENJOY!

Charlotte is the daughter of the late Max Gerson, the man who came up with the disease-curing Gerson Therapy over 60 years ago. Charlotte is amazing. She is the smartest, sharpest and most passionate person I have ever met. Hearing her speak about cancer and natural healing is truly eye opening.

Although organic farming is clearly gaining strength around the world, in one country, Uganda, it is raising some serious issues for the local people and their fight with Malaria.

The chia seed (pronounced chee-ah) is by no means new to the world as a super food. In fact, it was so revered by the Aztecs in ancient times as a source of supernatural energy and power that it was used as money!

It is truly incredible how the universe works; placing you in situations that perhaps you think you never would be able to handle - or in environments that you thought you would never be able to push past.

If you take the time to stop and realize, you really do feel a source pushing and prodding you around in life to help you understand your true nature.

They taste totally amazing, and served with a lightly steamed layer of brown rice and bok choi - you have yourself the most delicious and easy Vegan meals that all will love.

We all hope you have a great time preparing this beautiful meal.
- ENJOY!

It is easy to feel deflated and sombre during or immediately after such times. Of course it is natural to be disappointed if things do not go exactly the way you wanted.

Although I am very interested in nutrition and eating the right foods, my main passion is in the field of eco friendly clothing production, and building support for those companies that do the right thing in the manufacture of their consumables.

Scientists have always been worried about the affect this would have - it has not been until now that evidence is showing collapse of marine species.
Dolphins and sharks are showing up in surprisingly shallow water just off the Florida coast. Mullets, crabs, rays and small fish congregate by the
thousands off an Alabama pier. Birds covered in oil are crawling deep into marshes, never to be seen again.

I remember reading a little while ago that you learn your lessons through suffering and tragedy. At the time I thought to myself 'Wow, what a negative way at looking at things.' But during this little period this remark was making more sense.

You can really taste all the different flavours coming out and sprouting in your mouth. All the CREW are positive that this little
dish will bring you as much joy as it brings us.

- ENJOY!

When we’re trying to be healthy we eliminate things like caffeine, sugar and processed foods but often overlook the hidden chemicals we are ingesting by eating non-organic produce.
If you’re healthy and want to stay that way, it’s a good idea to look into buying organic (certified!) where you can. If you have cancer, eating only organic will be vital to your recovery.

Though, during that time where you are totally consumed and immersed in your activities you all too easily forget about life and all that is happening around us. If you spend your whole life in this routine, then perhaps you
will wake up in 50 years time and ask yourself what just happened?

It sucks the vitamins and minerals from your blood and bones, puts you on an emotional roller coaster if you don't get enough, and it is associated with many cancers and diabetes due to the excess insulin your body has to cope with! To top it all off, sugar is hailed an "ANTINUTRIENT" Why would you want to put an 'antinutrient' into your body?

A quick way to assess how much fibre you’re getting, is to take this Quick Fiber Check from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Simply check what you are eating against the below score sheet and add up the total.

It doesn't take that much time - to prepare the meal. Plus the other treat is that you get a little messy in the kitchen. You have to get a
little messy - makes like so much more fun. This is a great breakfast, and is so filling.

I figure they have to mean something. As you might remember, I found a really inspirational book called My Beautiful Life: How I Conquered Cancer Naturally by Mina Dobic who beat stage IV ovarian cancer by following a macrobiotic lifestyle.

The word “ayurveda” is from the ancient Indian language, Sanskrit, and literally means “knowledge of life.” Ayurvedic applications include nutritional guidance, herbal, medicines, exercise therapy, transcendental meditation and many special rejuvenation and purification therapies.
Inherent in the Ayurvedic way of healing is the concept that you are capable of taking charge of your own life and healing.

This week we’ll help you to understand what it is and why it’s important, and then next week we’ll look at how you can measure your own fibre intake and ensure that you are getting enough. Fibre is often referred to as ‘roughage’ and is usually associated with relieving digestive tract problems, such as constipation.
However, fibre plays a much bigger role than simply clearing out your system.

This week, the beautiful Madagascan Alaotra Grebe was declared extinct. once found on Lake Alaotra, the largest lake in Madagascar, declined rapidly due to carnivorous fish being introduced to the lake and the use of nylon gill nets by local fishermen.

I sat by the creek this afternoon with my dog Odie busy diving for sticks and jotted some more facts to share with you...after this I will share a recipe that does not involve any of the below facts....
I apologise if they are upsetting to you, vegan or not....we are all good people...we all love animals...we have just had the luxury of not seeing the cruelty that goes on
behind closed walls.....that is all....

Today, though, was a little different. Today made me pasue
for a moment and reflect on how I have made it to this point in my life. No doubt, these past 5 years have been nothing short of an adventure. When you hear someone say that life is a roller coaster; all I can say is how true.

It is amazing how using fresh ingrediants can have such an impact on the taste of your dish. All the Vegan Era CREW actually only look to eat RAW now, due to the beautiful, organic taste and feeling you expierence after enjoying such a wonderful meal.

“Everyone knows that. But what they don’t tell you is that before you are rewarded with a flawless, glowing complexion you have to be patient while you relive what was possibly the worst part of adolescence – pimples. Breakouts, blemishes, blackheads – none of it is much fun, but the good news is that if you persist with the detox it should pass pretty quickly.

For many yogi’s, a dedicated yoga practice takes on a deeper longer-lasting value.
Slowly and subtly, yoga begins to influence their lives. Over time, it begins to alter the way they see themselves and others, how they respond to certain situations, and the choices they make about how to live their lives.

Known for their feel-good ethical and sustainable practices, Lush use as little packaging as possible and now offer a unique gift-wrapping solution.

This is real evidence of climate change affecting all species;
from our small insect friends that help pollinate our fruit and vegetable crops. To now; our small mammal friends. You don't have to look to far into the future to wonder who is next on the food chain.

Academy Award winning actor Mr. Sean Penn, is one of these amazing people doing extraordinary work.

You have all found the CREW's weakness - sweets....mmmm - so yummi.
This recipe is beautiful and will satisfy those midnight treat cravings.
There is not too many ingredients needed for this one
but like all our RAW treats - you have to get a little dirty in the kitchen. But how much fun -

If you’ve decided to take control of your own health you will no doubt need to make a few changes to your lifestyle. When I think back to before I was
diagnosed, it’s hard to believe how different my lifestyle is now. I gave up a full-time job, alcohol, meat, dairy, salt, sugar, take-away food, mainstream cosmetics, chemical-laden cleaning products and even getting my hair foiled blonde.

It is a loop – an obsessive, debilitating closed system causing you to get stuck in the details of what you are creating or attempting, and to lose sight of the whole.

Unfortunately, I may be alone in this department; green vegetables are one of the most under-consumed foods in the average person’s diet.

Other drawcards for this fabric include its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, as well as being hypoallergenic. Bamboo is also highly absorbent, keeping the wearer drier, cooler and more comfortable in sweaty weather, without sticking to the skin. It is easy to launder and is more wrinkle-resistant than cotton.

The CREW were so inspired by this, that we had to share this with you. Although the industries in Japan have not been shut down, the people's voice is being heard and the government officials are now looking at ways to curb this, and improve their image.

Who would have thought - not but a year ago I could not have been more happier than kicking back on the porch swinging in my rocking chair sipping a nice warm green tea loving a solitary life. To most, I think this choice freeked them out, but to me this was bliss.

I had the luxury to enjoy this style of life for a couple of years, where all I wanted was paint brushes, and some warm water.

Friends and relatives did however enjoy being catered for,
as usual when I go to Toowoomba I do my best to show off vegan cuisine to the biggest of carnivores who gulp down their food eagerly and sometimes have a brief conversation of why I don't eat animals.

Check out the amazing new recipe for the week - Potato & Chickpea Curry

Although this is not a RAW dish, it is still totally amazing. It is heaps of fun, and you will love what you have created.
On another note - Compassionate Cooking II should be out next week, so stay tuned - ENJOY!

Once a week I will be getting all preachy about natural health and wellness – a subject I am incredibly passionate about.

We have created a petition that we will send to government agencies and business around the world to shine some light as to what actually to our beautiful animal friends. We hope that through this, our voices can help
to stop this cruelty, and bring life to our beautiful animal friends; allow them to regain there true nobel state of living.

Unlike other organs in the body, such as your tummy, the liver does not directly let you know when it is upset.

So without wasting any time, we decided to get cracking and give get to the bottom of this...
So welcome, to this weeks
cooking sensation. We know you are going to enjoy this one; we did

Many of us don't know how lucky we are not to see what happens on dairy farms what happen behind the veil of illusion.

The amazing Lukas can dis-concern shapes, features and even letters; he can even spell out his own name and count up to 5. It is very remarkable to know that our beautiful animal friends are so intelligent. Also, watching Lukas differentiate between objects and shapes is another very amazing talent - but clearly, just one of many.

The loving girlfriend becomes Cruella de Vil, your 16 year old is literally scooping soy ice cream out of the jar in handfuls, and perhaps you yourself feel like you have gained three inches over night around your hips and thighs.
I am referring to the symptoms a woman acquires leading into her
menstrual cycle, which, coincidentally for many, occurs around the same time as a full moon.

There is a variety of eco-friendly accommodation available in the area, including
the Byron Bay Eco Retreat (pictured)

Last week we discussed the scientific basis befriend this study and how our body reacts.
Some of the foods that have the biggest influence on our mood:

She is a fantastic cook, a vibrant beautiful soul whom is very giving of herself and her skills....so if you would like to learn some great new recipies, below is the information about what she is up to....

In this physical world we get so lost in trying to improve our life by attaining material things like a new car, or house or boat; that we get totally immersed in our own little worlds.

Aside from that little pearl of wisdom for you, there have also
been many scientific links between the food you eat and it's affect on a person's mood. I have certainly learned that food can have a profound affect on all aspects of health. If you put crap into your system all day long then it makes sense that you will feel crap. Often it is not until you change your diet that you realize how bad you felt.

It was probably due to the fact I was so immersed in my daily life that I didn't take the time to really appreciate the Truth. Sometimes (actually mostly) when we are in our most relaxed state, the wisdom of Heaven is imparted to us, and things all of a sudden become very clear.

Oh, it is so yummi, we hope you love making this beautiful
dessert as much as we have loved bringing them to you. ENJOY!!!!

There are breathing exercises we do in yoga called Pranayama Breathing. I’d like to share an exercise with you and encourage you to apply what you learn through breathing to situations, circumstances or people you want to let go of. You can learn a lot about life by paying attention to your breathing.

Energy – Raw is alive, alkalising and superior in vitamins & minerals
Longevity – A detoxified body means energy for rejuvenation & renewal
Immunity – In a pure body, no pathogen can survive. “The soil is everything, the germ is nothing”
Beauty – Glowing skin, hair, healthy teeth, bright eyes & ideal weight
Environmental & Ethical – Raw reduces your carbon footprint & harm to all animals.

This year honour your beautiful Mum and our beautiful Mother Earth at the same time, with a gift that also considers the planet.

As described by Ms. Kate Winslet in a new PETA video; this process causes thier livers to swell to many times the normal size.

Are you still sitting their scratching your head asking
yourself, 'yes, but why?' Well, this practice is done to feed the socialites of the world at their dinners.

In fact, each spice has a unique set of health benefits to offer

The Human mind is excellent at having us believe we are doing something amazing; when in truth we are just sitting at our desks watching the time pass us by so we can head out for a weekend of fun. Then hit repeat.

So, instead of bringing you an amazing Vegan recipe - we want you to share with us your amazing kitchen creations.
And, because we love you all so much - we are going to give the
the most Loving Chef an amazing Vegan Era prize pack valued over $300....YAY!!!

I have only been Vegan for just over 1 year, however diet has always been something I have been conscious of for at least my adult life in particular, for good and bad reasons.

Unfortunately, as clothing becomes cheaper and cheaper, these people are the ones who suffer so that you can get a bargain. In particular, it is the people that we don’t often think of, while we are mesmorised by that dress in the window of a chain store, who suffer.

As a result, the mice expressed a wide variety of immune responses commonly associated with diseases such as:

Australian is home to many unique animal friends including the kangaroo, koala, platapus and the dingo. Incidentally, all are facing radical reductions in numbers due to the government failing to recognize the need to protect these iconic treasures.

So, we thought - we can't keep this a seceret any more; the
world must know. Plus the other great thing with this too - is that you get to make amazing chocolate bliss ball to have with the milk you made.
But; you might have to might for part 2 to get this recipe.
ENJOY!

Please watch the video - it is why we do what we do....to be a voice to the world for the billions and billions caught in man made's slavery

While the Vegan Era Crew don’t want you smelling like the men’s locker room, we do feel it’s prudent to let you know exactly what chemicals are lurking in that deodorant and, of course, offer you some natural alternatives.

(There is a point to this so stay with me....) In the list of the 5 smallest countries (in which Andorra didn't actually feature, but hey we can't all be right all the time) Nauru was one of them.

We are truly sorry for what happens in this world; the cruel and horrific practices carried out by humans.
We constantly pray that one day our beautiful Home and it's amazing animal friends that grace our world to bring us happiness and joy; live in peace and harmony once more. Where no sentient beings ever feel worried or stressed if there life is at risk due to needles and selfish purposes.

And yes life here is very different, but never a dull moment!
I have only been Vegan for just over 1 year, however diet has always been something I have been conscious of for at least my adult life in particular, for good and bad reasons.

As you begin to practice the techniques on your family and friends, you should find this ancient art to be calming, revitalising, uplifting and incredibly rewarding. Much of the joy lies in its simplicity, effectiveness and accessibility – no special equipment is needed and it takes less than half an hour to complete.

The actual meal itself is nothing new - but the spicy peanut dressing is something that caught our eye. amazing flavours to make something new and exciting. We hope that you enjoy getting into the kitchen and mixing this new and yummie dish up as much we did.
Have a fun!

I had good intentions, though by the time you finish reading this you might not have the feeling that this editorial was light hearted. I tried.

The new favourite that was just discovered this morning is EcoStyle Magazine. Ecostyle Magazine is a cutting-edge, digital green fashion magazine.

For those of you who are not aware of this amazing diet; it is where a person embarks on a diet that consists of foods that are not cooked or processed. The lifestyle enjoys literally the fruits off the tree.

Bollywood dance is a fantastic fusion of Indian folk and classical styles with a touch of hip-hop and Latin moves. As anyone who is a fan of Bollywood films will know, it's colourful, animated and if you give it a go, exhausting.

In today's world, we are probably tested more than in any other period of time. Why? Because there is so much divergence; The wealth of the world lies with 2% of the population

So, here it is - a very amazing, yummi, scrumptious dessert to treat yourself. The great thing is that there is not too much to it - plus you get to have heaps of fun in the kitchen at the same time. YAY!!

In the latest information provided by the wonderful people at PETA, Joaquin Phoenix reveals the horrors of the Exotic-Skins Trade.
"Did you know that mother snakes keep their eggs warm by wrapping their bodies around them; then shivering to generate heat."
"Alligator mothers protect their eggs and babies up until they are three years old. Alligator siblings stay together between 1 - 3 years." Joaquin Phoenix.

I blogged about this experience here. After you do a big cleanse like that, you only want to put good things back into your body.
But, of course, over time I have gotten back into my old habits of eating too much vegan chocolate, chips, pasta, bread and other processed nasties!

Mother Maria began in the Spring of 2006, after the demand for designer Katie Gannon’s re-worked vintage pieces out grew local market stalls.
The label has quickly blossomed, with her stock in stores right across Australia.

Hayek decided to go into business with her friend Helms after stepping up her juice cleanse just before her wedding.
Cleanses are three or five days and they also offer a raw food option where the meals are created by Matteo Silverman, the chef behind the underground supper club 4 Course Vegan in New York.

That's what I like to call it anyway, you might call it something else.
As normal, life generally has to throw me at least 3 or 4 lessons to get the message to me.
I could make things more simple and learn on the first one - but where would the fun be in that.

Anyway, this week we reverted back to an old favourite that you can download free of charge when you susbscribe to the free Vegan Era Newsletter.

Our amazing Home and all of Her natural habitats exists in such beautiful accord with each other. The balance is so fine, that when the smallest element is out of order - it can have the most drastic affect on the eco system and in accord Human beings.
"When talking about threatened species, people tend to think of larger, more charismatic creatures such as pandas or tigers, but we mustn't forget that the small species on our planet are just as important, and are also in need of conservation action," said Jane Smart, Director, IUCN Biodiversity Conservation Group. "Butterflies, for instance, play a hugely pivotal role as pollinators in the ecosystems in which they live."

Seeing how happy and healthy Trudi is, we always have people ask us how they can help their best friends to adopt the compassionate vegan diet. So we thought we'd share our experience and ideas with you.

Coconuts have nourished populations around the world for generations and are the staple diet on many islands.

You know that feeling you get when something happens to you and it's almost like you miss a breath...Well, I sort of had that recently. Life has revealed a few things to me recently.

It is horrible to see, that in what we call a 'civilised' world this sort of treatment still goes on.

Plus, it also helps when they come out with scrumptious desserts; oh we love these the best.

However, cutting out carbs is not the answer to a healthier you. Rather, a grumpier, tired, unhealthier version of you. Generally speaking. Scientists from the CSIRO, South Australia University and Flinders University recently compared a low-carbohydrate diet that was high in fat and protein with a low-fat diet rich in carbs.

“Today, it’s principally a tranquil, gentle and pleasurable means of attaining and maintaining health and harmony in mind and body, mobility, suppleness and mental alertness,” Tai Chi Australia’s founder and Chief Instructor, Mr. Han Jin Song, said.

1. Plan Try your best to plan your purchases. I know that kinda takes the fun out of shopping – I’m all for impulse buys – but they usually aren’t very sustainable for your wardrobe or the planet. Buying a top on sale for $10 from a chain store sounds fun at the time, but if you take a moment to consider where this top probably came from (possibly from the hands of a child in a far away land) and consider whether this top is a good addition to your wardrobe and will stand the test of time…you may want to pass.

When I drove over the hill and looked from a top over the landscape, I was horrified to see what we Humans were doing to our beautiful Home. Cranes upon cranes ruled the sky line - the Earth was barron and the stench of the place was disguisting. But as someone mentioned to me - 'David. This is Prgoress.'

Diverse backgrounds, differing opinions and outlooks on life. We certainly can not say that our world is boring, and for those of you who do - come and hang with the Vegan Era CREW we will keep you entertained.
Along our journey, we have adopted many differing diets, and one that we have love so much is directly from Mother Earth - enjoying the fruits of the world.

The New South Wales Environment Minister Mr. Frank Sartor noted the importance of protecting our animal friends and used this as an example of the fragile nature of our Home.

In the US there is even a hair recycling program which accepts hair clippings from salons and creates mesh hair mats with them to be used to soak up oil spills in the ocean. Apparently our hair is fantastic for absorbing oil.

Before the advent of modern medicine, many foods were used for their healing and preventative powers. Some cultures, and some people still use them that way.

They say the iceberg, which is 78km long and up to 39km wide, could have consequences for not only the area's colonies of emperor penguins, but also other arctic marine life that needs cold waters to survive.
It has been identified, that with this break in the ice, it has the potential to alter the currents of the oceans leading to warmer waters, and a shift in cyclic conditions.

Exercise is widely known to release endorphins and other ‘feel good’ chemicals by the brain that can last up to 12 hours. Some researchers believe that it is also the social interaction between people during a work out or team sports that may be an important source of satisfaction as well.
It is also a great way to distract the mind from negative or stressful thoughts.

We are in the process of getting an amazing reciepe for the most delicious RAW Vegan Chocolate cake - but we have a feeling the chef won't give it up too easily. But, oh my - it is so good. It melts in your mouth.

With that being said, the moment that our world is faced with is very scary. Our Home has just witnessed another very horrifying disaster - this time in Chile, where over 300 are reported to have perished.

It was another earthquake - that it is said to have been hundreds of times more powerful than that of Haiti. Though as it was well over 20 miles under the earth's surface, the impact was not as fierce.

We only have to look at the recent disaster in Haiti to see how much celebrities are willing to give: Model Gisele Bundchen gave $1.5 million; Sandra Bullock gave $1 million; Brangelina gave $1 million and Tiger Woods gave $3 million.

In case you are still wondering why, this is because they have far higher nutrient, vitamin and mineral content and are free from harmful pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and artificial fertilizer chemicals. AND they taste better!
Truly, try eating an organic banana and a supermarket banana at the same time - there is a huge difference. The supermarket banana usually looks prettier and twice the size, but it lacks a lot of the goodness. So sneaky!

In a recent study, it has been identified that Dolphins share more similarities with us than we have ever thought.

Apart from this amazing connection when we are in the water together - it seems we share a few body dis-functions as well. Scientist have found that Dolphins suffer from Type 2 Diabetes; just like us Humans.

This is in liu of Vegan Era going into production of what we are calling the Kiddie - Cookie - Bookie. Due to popular demand, the CREW is putting together there latest book for kids.

I am making a preditcion that it is the later of my very thought provoking questions that is true.

However, these days it’s a miracle that the fish can even survive in the waters that we have polluted over the years.

It is a shame that the mass media do not air this - as there is still so much that has to be done, and the area is far from recovery. By them taking this away from the world it is desthitising us from the realities of such disasters in our world.

For all of you that were good boys and girls and looked after your man or woman yesterday; kudos.

The CREW at Vegan Era think that this one will be just what you need to get you out of that tight pickle you have found yourself in.

For those of you who are not that aware of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, let me enlighten you some what. The Chinese New Year coincides with the new lunar year, and traditionally falls between late January and mid February.

You may have the fear you would be the only beginning student in the room, while everyone else sits in perfect lotus, upside down.

So instead of purchasing that Hallmark card with the oh-so-cute message, consider these eco-friendly tips:

Foods such as canned soup and spaghetti sauce can also be heavy on the sugar. One of the biggest culprits are Thai dishes (yes yes I know there are a lot of vegetables in a ‘Garlic and Basil Vegie Tofu Stirfry’ but the amount of sugar in the sauces at some of these places..did you not wonder why it can taste so good?!)

This is a wonderful dessert that is pretty easy to make and is so beautiful. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful Very Vegan Strawberry Shortcake dessert. We know we do.

Well, I am not saying anything radical. If you stopped and opened your eyes you will be seeing that our world is changing drastically, and you may wake up one day and think to yourself - 'Hey, how did I get here.' Actually, that reminds me of a great Talking Heads song.

Their home - the once bountiful ice caps of Canada, Greenland and the Arctic Ocean is melting. Their food source is vanishing and their numbers are drastically decreasing.

You may initially think meditation is a technique or approach used to cultivate the mind and awake the internal relationship with one’s Self.
However, meditation is, and will become a way of life for you. Many different authors and voices have discussed meditation, each with their own opinion and ideas as to how one can be meditative.

It is beautiful to see. We will say something very quickly to get out in the open, but after that I promise it will be nothing but super happy good times for here on in.

With a focus on community and education, Green Earth Festival is a free, family orientated event, which aims to increase awareness by bringing environmental, green, health and lifestyle, cruelty-free and sustainable issues into the public eye.

It has been revealed that due to these barbaric conditions, tigers numbers are dramatically on the decline and a reality of being extinct.
The World Bank has noted; "China and other Asian nations should shut privately run tiger farms as they are inhumane and fuel demand for the endangered big cat's bones and skin."

This is so amazing, we had to
share it with you as soon as we could. We hope that you enjoy! If you would like to share another beautiful meal with us, please contact us - central@veganera.com

Check out the AWESOME VIDEO too. Ginnifer Rocks.

Up until now - China has remained strong on their laws protecting the Tiger - though now, it seems they are being strong armed by the evil forces

Then this year, our world was once again rattled by a devastating earthquake in Haiti Initial tolls are coming in at 150,000 though it is expected to reach well over 200,000 loss of lives.

We are massive fans of this beautiful dessert - we have a bit of a sweet tooth.

The third part of this article will be shared next week. Have a lovely week, and enjoy reading part two!

Always considered a delicacy, Asians offered these ‘sea plants’ during ancient sacrifices to their ancestors. There are also references in the Chinese Book of Poetry (written over 3000 years ago) to a mystical woman cooking up these plants of the sea.

Ha ha, Like much of the world's population I was raised with parents, who raised by their parents (so on and so forth) that feed meat to their children.

VIDEO: PETA - Reasons to Become a Veg

These resolutions may be just the face value, for deeper more confronting changes we want to see within ourselves. A promotion at work may mean you want to be more disciplined, organized, and motivated. A new apartment could relate to your desire for a new start – a new direction in your life with new neighbours, new carpet, a new ‘view’.