Tag Archives: whole food

Why we blog.. Honk If You’re Vegan

Posted on March 22, 2014 by celestedimilla

My good blogger friend, Elaine from the blog Foodbod, recently interviewed me about why I blog and posted it today. Since it’s ALL ABOUT ME (hehe), I had to share it. I have to admit, however; that it’s hard for … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life | Tagged animal cruelty, animal rights, animal welfare, bloggers, blogging, healthy eating, inspirational stories, plant-based diet, plant-strong, vegan, whole food, why do people blog?. writing, why go vegan? | 10 Comments

Who says you have to eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patty’s Day? Here’s a selection of veganized and healthied up traditional Irish dishes as well as some fun green fare that will make any Irish eyes smile. Lucky … Continue reading →

Posted on March 15, 2014 by celestedimilla | 22 Comments

When considering going vegan, my husband’s biggest fear (surprise, surprise) was, “How will I get enough protein?” I haven’t written a lot about protein and veganism, but it’s an important issue that came to my mind today when Uncle Guacamole, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 13, 2014 by celestedimilla | 62 Comments

Should You Go Raw?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by celestedimilla

When my husband and I transitioned to a plant-based diet, we had fun trying the vegan eateries in our area. One of the first ones we went to was 118 Degrees in Costa Mesa. On our drive to the restaurant, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out, Health, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged best vegan restaurants in Orange County, disease prevention, eat to live, Engine 2 Diet, health, healthy eating, plant-strong, raw food, Raw restaurants in Costa Mesa, raw restaurants in Orange County, should you go raw?, vegan, what is a raw diet?, whole food | 66 Comments

Seabirds Kitchen – OC’s New Vegan Hot Spot!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by celestedimilla

My ex-husbands main sustenance was Doritos, M & M’s, fast food and Mountain Dew. I didn’t eat healthfully back then either, but at least I ate my veggies. My ex hated all veggies except for Brussels sprouts, the one veggie … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out | Tagged best vegetarian restaurants in Orange County, Costa Mesa vegan restaurants, Costa Mesa vegetarian restaurants, healthy eating, Orange County restaurant reviews, Orange County vegan restaurants, Orange County vegetarian restaurants, organic restaurants in Orange County, Seabirds Kitchen, The LAB Antimall Costa Mesa, vegan, vegan restaurant reviews, whole food, whole food restaurants in Orange County | 49 Comments

Healthy Chocolate Chip Detox Fudge (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on My Vegan Heart Blog:
I found this recipe on http://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2013/10/28/chocolate-chip-detox-fudge-dairy-free-vegan/ I am looking forward to trying the recipe out. Healthy Chocolate Chip Detox Fudge (Dairy-Free, Vegan) Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Lauren…

Posted in Recipes | Tagged detox recipes, disease prevention, easy fudge, fudge, healthy eating, healthy fudge, vegan blogs, vegan desserts, vegan fudge, whole food | 13 Comments

I stopped cold when I saw Califia Farms Almond Milk at Whole Foods yesterday. I’d tasted this brand at Timeless Coffee, a vegan coffee shop in Piedmont, California and it was the best almond milk I’d ever had. Since taste … Continue reading →

Posted on January 26, 2014 by celestedimilla | 71 Comments

I Don’t Miss It!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by celestedimilla

Hey all! I’m still on vacation and I wasn’t planning to post until I got home, but I miss you guys. By the way, I’m SO sorry that I haven’t been keeping up with reading blogs lately, but I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Movies, Daily Life, Health, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged diet, diet inspiration, diet quotes, disease prevention, health, healthy eating, healthy eating tips, how to go vegan, plant-based diet, plant-based diet books, transitioning to a vegan diet, vegan, vegan quotes, weight loss, whole food | 33 Comments

Eureka! Homemade Vegan Yogurt!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on VegCharlotte:
I did it! I did it! I DID IT! As some of you may remember from a previous post, yogurt has been the hardest thing for me to give up. I tried a number of alternative…

Posted in Health, Plant-Based Diet, Recipes | Tagged best sources of probiotics for vegans, coconut milk yogurt, dairy free yogurt, disease prevention, health, health benefits of yogurt, healthy eating, homemade yogurt, how to make coconut milk yogurt, plant-based diet, probiotics, probiotics and health, probiotics and mood, whole food | 2 Comments

Top 7 Reasons to Go Vegan

Posted on October 27, 2013 by celestedimilla

I stumble over my words when I verbalize why I’m vegan. I have clearly defined reasons, but they’re not easy to express in a succinct manner. And who wants to listen to me go on and on about why I’m vegan? … Continue reading →