March 2012
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Heat-Free Waves →
thegirlwiththepearlbracelet asked you:
Could you post how you get your hair wavy again please? It looks so beautiful! :)
sunshel:
Ladies (Gents too, if you’re into this kind of thing) —
I’ve come to you with a magical how-to, that will enable you to be heat-free for the rest of your life. That means no more frying your hair, leaving it to finally reach it’s fullest, most healthy...
February 2012
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Why Drinking Diet Soda Makes You FATTER →
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Week One
It’s only been 3 days, but I had to tell y’all how great week one is going! I’ve been eating mostly hummus, veggie pita wraps, fruit and smoothies and I even went to the gym tonight…something that I rarely (I mean RARELY) do haha. I’m determined to get back in shape and start feeling great again.
One thing I really need to work on… My bedtime.
julene asked: So... I am transitioning to eating mostly raw after reading a book by Natalia Rose. Do you use aspects of food combining as a part of your diet? What are your thoughts on that?
ginamoney asked: What raw vegan breakfasts do you recommend? I'm trying to think of things other than smoothies because I have to wake up really early and I don't want to wake up anyone with the loud noise :/
Anonymous asked: I find eating Kale is really tough and fibrous when you have it raw so I like to quickly boil mine til it's tender although that does make it really soggy. I was wondering if you eat it that way or raw or if you prepare it differently? Also, lately I've been wearing my hair the way you do your curls and I love it! Thanks! :)
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I figured out my transition plan...
I posted last week about transitioning back to raw vegan and after much deliberation, I’ve put together a “plan”. Ideally, I would do it overnight but I know that would end in disaster (ie. Binge). Instead, I am eliminating certain foods each week like I did last May.
Week 1: NO sweets or fried foods (falafel!)
Week 2: NO gluten or sugar
Week 3: (-)cooked foods (+)raw
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macaroonsandalltherest asked: Hello! Firstly Your blog is fantastic! I love it, I'm eating raw, feeling good, And i just tried your hair curling trick with success! anyway, I was wondering, If you eat completely raw,
Anonymous asked: Do you just simply use the almond oil for shaving cream or do you make amixture?
Fruit Flies = GONE
Big thank-you to those of you who gave me tips. I used them all (really, every single one).
Answering questions tomorrow. If you have anything on your mind, I would love to hear from you! :-)
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I am beginning to realize that when I don’t eat right it effects every single part of my life. School, mood, romance, social… It’s remarkable. An improvement in my overall quality of life makes any and all dietary “restrictions” (though I don’t like to think of them in that way) worth it.
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Transitioning Back to Raw
Hey y’all! So I’ve been doing some thinking and I have decided that it’s time for me to get back to a raw vegan diet. I felt AMAZING during the couple of months that I spent eating only fruits and vegetables and I’m ready to feel that way again. I’ve been watching YouTube videos (one of the best sources of health inspiration!) and I’m excited to wake up to an...
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4 Foods That Negatively Effect Your Mood →
1. Soy
2. Diet soda
3. Sugar
4. Coffee
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Have you read any good books lately?
Health, nutrition, vegan/raw, anything!
Anonymous asked: Hi, do you use almond oil?
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January 2012
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yoga-andallthatjazz asked: You don't eat lunch?
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rockingmybodyyy asked: haha not a question, but i needed to tell you this. lmao, today at lunch one of my friends who always comments on my food (im vegan, but only eat unprocessed, "real" food) asked me today "don't you get tired of always eating the same thing?" and I replied with you awesome comeback, "Don't you get tired of eating various rearrangements of corn slathered in...
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annieosborn asked: what kind of juicer do you have?
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ginamoney asked: I used to make smoothies all the time, like every day. And I always used bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and yogurt. Today I tried using water instead of yogurt and it doesn't really taste any different! I can taste more of the fruit; it's awesome! :)
yaniivette asked: Hi, just wondering if you used toothpaste? Im trying to make my own toothpaste, I have huerd that baking soda if great, yet how should I go about using it?Oh, and the new layout looks great :D
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tealoveandpancakes asked: what you do when you're craving for dessert or something sweet? :b isn't that hard for you sometimes? keep up with the great blog :)
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98% of dieters gain weight back within one year
Don’t just try a temporary diet, make a lifestyle change!
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ginamoney asked: What made you decide to switch from candy, pizza, ice cream, and all that junk to a (MUCH!) healthier lifestyle?
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“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos -...”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Anonymous asked: what's your take on nutritional yeast? i've been doing some research and i can't seem to find anything really negative, but i'm curious as to what you think?
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Fact: I didn't have my first salad until I was 19...
I grew up on chicken strips, french fries, pizza, icecream, candy, you name it. In fact, the only vegetables I really ate as a teenager were tomatoes—largely in the form of ketchup—and canned corn. Cheese was also one of my favorite foods (seriously, I used to put 4 slices on my grilled cheese sandwiches) and I’ve had my share of steak-eating contests with my brother. Not to...
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Anonymous asked: Hi Shelby! I've been consuming acv daily for a while now. I mix one teaspoon with an full glass of water, but I still feel a burning sensation in the back of my throat sometimes as I'm taking it. Do you know if the acv could be damaging my esophagus?
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imfixingahole asked: I have a friend who recently had a few spots of skin cancer removed from her face. Those spots are now extremely dry, so her doctor recommended a few moisturizers, all of which burn her skin when she applies them. What would you recommend as a natural alternative?
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Anonymous asked: foods to avoid or eat to prevent acne?
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Anonymous asked: so what about hummus? because I eat it just about every other day, I hope it's good for me... :/
Anonymous asked: "What NOT to eat... " why? o_O
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What NOT to eat...
veggietorials:
houseofhippies:
Greek-style
Follow your heart brand “cheese”
Exception: Almond/Hemp Milk!
And thanks to michaelcresto for filling me in on Vega, another exception.
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Just put some bananas in the freezer in order to make you-know-what, and now eating one of my favorites: GF Noodles and Marinara Sauce!
What did you eat for dinner?
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I looove your blog, it's inspiring me to take care of myself more, and I was wondering if you knew any good documentaries about nutrition (vegan, raw, etc) that could be watched online? :)
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Anonymous asked: Hi Shelby, so I'm starting the no-poo technique, in order to stop using shampoo, and conditioner. How do you advise cleaning the old jars. For example. I took a body spray, emptied the content, but I'm having a hard time thoroughly cleaning the spray part. Also, can you post a picture of the things you use to keep your acv and baking soda in?
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"Overeating may cause brain aging while eating... →
Anonymous asked: tap water or bottled?
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“The light eater has muscles of better quality, and his strength and endurance...”
– Dr. Herbert M. Shelton