vegetarian living
Review of the VitaClay Cooker
The VitaClay rice cooker is a good alternative to other rice cookers which come with a teflon coated pot. With the increase in the carcinogens in our environment, it is nice to finally have the option of cooking in an old fashioned clay pot without giving up the convenience of an electric cooker. The Vitaclay rice cooker can also be used as a slow cooker to cook beans and stews. The control panel is easy to use and is pre-programmed to cook rice, stew and soup. You can also increase or decrease the cooking time depending on what you are cooking. To test the VitaClay, we made two Indian vegan dishes. One was a white pea and potato curry and the other was a mixed vegetable rice. Both dishes...more
did you know?
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world? The dried stigma of the saffron crocus plant is used in a variety of dishes all over the world. Saffron in large quantities can be poisonous.
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what is Adaptive Yoga?
Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning "union". It is an ancient system of self-awareness that seeks to unite one's mind and body. Often in a yoga practice, the breath is used to connect the physical movements -- so that you naturally flow from one movement into the next, corresponding to the rhythmic pattern of your inhalation and exhalation.
Adaptive yoga is yoga adapted to the needs of each individual participant. In adaptive yoga, the postures or asanas are presented to match the ability of the participant. One doesn't have to possess a pre-conceived level of fitness in terms of flexibility or physical strength in order to practice adaptive yoga. All you need to practice adaptive yoga is the ability and willingness to be present in the moment. Present to the needs of your body, aware of the flow of your breath and open to embracing the changes taking place within you. It is an all-encompassing practice that brings the benefi...more
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