Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Is it love or obsession? How to stop


How to stop being obsessed and finally love in a healthy way
(Venerable Gotami) Nov. 3, 2025: 💜 Every talk, every journey, every video here is part of a lifelong vow — to keep the Dhamma (the Doctrine, the Buddha's Teachings) alive and accessible to everyone, everywhere.

But I can't help it! I'm in love!

I need to clear my mind to be free

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Vegan Pool Party Book Release, LA

This is a pool, not the beach, so please consider donning a sarong when not in the water (IV).
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Plant-based hemp swimwear, (Natasha Tonic)
Guests gathered surrounded by greenery in the hills of Los Angeles near Mulholland Drive, ordering dinner plates for Chef Rawsheed's vegan creations. The DJs arrived to set up, but first Vanessa led us in a yoga class as most people looked on and socialized, eating fresh fruits spread all around and sipping cold drinks.

Hemp bikinis (Natasha Tonic)
The shocking announcement was made after introductions by Paige for Samantha about the goals and aims of Plant Based TreatyJustine covered the Campaign for Banning the Retail Sale of Animals in L.A. The shock was that Vanessa is moving to the south of France to start a vegan commune (intentional community) around a chateau, where she will then run for mayor and create a vegan city. First she writes a book on fairies, loses her health clinic (ElloraWellness.com) in the Eaton Fire, and decides to uproot and resettle in Europe. But she will travel between here and there and is still leading a tour to the ancient Mayan archeological sites in Mexico in 2025 (after a successful trip to Egypt). Post party we made plans to eat Thai vegan food at THE VEGAN JOINT, 980 S. San Pedro St., DTLA



Invitation design by illustrator and vegan chef Annie Vitality (A. Vandenheuvel)
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Vanessa Marsot (Ellora Wellness)
Vanessa Marsot and Annie Vitality launch their new book, Dreams of a Dragonflyand sign copies of this vegan fantasy story on Saturday, July 12th, poolside in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California. Enjoy mindfulness meditation, Native American land acknowledgement, yoga, vegan food, swimming and splashing, socializing, fun and games, a literary launch, and a summer night under the full moon.

Chef Rawsheed is preparing a special vegan meal, including fresh juice, appetizers, salad, raw and cooked pizzas and desserts (menu subject to change).

🎟️ TICKETS include:
Free to attend
Sign: "Do not be deceived. You are headed for Hell! [for wearing skimpy swimwear, heathens]"

What is there to eat on this green planet?
No ticket purchase is necessary to attend! However, for magical dinner, individual tickets are only $20. Please note in your RSVP "No Ticket" if planning to opt out of dinner. That way we have an accurate count for supplies.

Time to play in the pool under the Cali sun
FOOD ABUNDANCE: Guests are welcome to bring fruit and vegan snacks and drinks to share. Guests are encouraged to bring a swimsuit, towel, lawn chairs, and outdoor or pool games. Prepare to dance, sing karaoke, swim and play.

Dreams of a Dragonfly
O, Buddha, do dragonflies dream and, if they do, what about?
Dreams of a Dragonfly
SYNOPSIS: What happens when a girl dreams of becoming a fairy so hard that she gets her wish and enters the magical world of animals and learns some of their secrets?

Join her on this fantastical adventure and you, too, could learn their secrets and how to advocate for them. More

CO-HOSTS
Vanessa Marsot, Annie Vitality, Justine Block, Kim Delgado, Paige Parsons Roache in coordination with:
What should I wear? Seven hot sexy but unnatural vegan bikini pics (collegepill.com)
  • Illustrator vegan chef Annie Vitality
    VEGAN POOL PARTY BOOK RELEASE
  • Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00-11:00 pm
  • Dinner served 5:00-8:00 pm
  • (For guests arriving after 8:00 pm, we are unable to guarantee dinner availability)
10 Spots for Vegan and Gluten-Free Food in Los Angeles 2025 (Veggies Abroad)
What is the "California" lifestyle? - Well, The Graduate comes close.
What time will the monks arrive for the ceremony?

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Alkaline diet is the way to good health

The word vegetarian does not come from vegetable but from vegetus (life, growth).
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All non-starchy vegetables and fruits have an alkaline-forming effect on our body's fluids. Potatoes and bananas are slightly more acidic than most other vegetables and fruits.

For this reason, to be alkaline and healthy, non-starchy fruits, berries, and vegetables form the main bulk of our diet.
Food Combining Myths, Science (nutriplanet.org)
Fortunately, nature has arranged it so that green vegetables, such as kale and broccoli, are not only very alkaline but also superfoods that are nutrient rich. 

Most legumes are semi-alkaline, while whole grains are more acidic. Refined grains (like white rice or milled flour) have an acidic effect on the body.

All animal products -- slaughtered flesh, eggs, fish, dairy -- in addition to extracted, process, simplified sugars have an acidifying effect. Therefore, these foods should be eliminated from the diet or greatly reduced.

Go nonviolent and vegan? Not necessarily. For example, a vegan living mainly on protein bars would end up with an acidic and unhealthy bloodstream due to the sugar and grain, while an omnivore eating lots of fruits and vegetables and a small amount of meat and dairy might stay alkaline and healthy.


Food combining for digestion (True Activist)
The body maintains homeostasis (equilibrium), which means a blood pH level of about 7.35-7.46 to maintain good health. We do that by eating a diet of primarily alkaline producing foods, mainly fruits and vegetables. These foods are also the most nutrient dense foods. 

There is no need for paleo folks and vegans to go to war in a battle of words regarding what is right or wrong with an alkaline diet. The facts speak for themselves.

In essence, we can become acidic on any diet if we eat too many acid-forming foods: too much animal protein and fats, too much sugar and refined carbs, as well as too many deep-fried foods.
Whether to be a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore is, in the end, more a question of ethics. We can be healthy with any label, provided we eat alkaline foods.
So if, on the one hand, one dislikes killing animals, impregnating, imprisoning, and otherwise making animals miserable and instead wants to be kinder to them and the planet, then a vegan diet is the healthiest and most environmentally-friendly.

If, on the other hand, one just wants to stay healthy, then junk (processed) foods and animal foods need to be minimized or eliminated altogether. Whatever one eats, the main bulk of our intake needs to be mainly vegetables and fruits.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Physical immortality now: DNA longevity


I edited my DNA on a secret island (to be able to live forever)
(Bryan Johnson) June 14, 2024: I flew to Prospera, Honduras, for gene therapy that might change the future of humanity by making me live longer than 120 years. Thanks to our friends at Minicircle for their groundbreaking work: minicircle.clinic.


Who is this would-be immortal?

Does Bryan Johnson’s $2 million biohacking routine work? We test it | Hard Reset
Plant based vegan gives life so gets more life
(Freethink) Premiered Dec. 7, 2023: Who has ever heard about the $2 million yearly price tag Mormon and Blueprint CEO Bryan Johnson pays to reduce his biological age? His effort to wind back the clock to age 18 again includes fasting [cleansing], a plethora of supplements, and strict adherence to his workout regime and plant-based diet. But how attainable is this routine for someone who doesn’t have millions to spend? Follow along as we try to biohack our way to Bryan Johnson level fitness over the span of 30 days.

About the episode: 18-hour fast, 100 supplements, bizarre tech -- we tried Bryan Johnson’s age-reversal routine for 1 month.

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What is Blueprint?
I’ve invested millions of dollars building the world’s leading anti-aging protocol, becoming the most measured human in history [after all the work I did on my penis, like shocking it]. Blueprint is an algorithm, built by science, that takes better care of me than I can myself. And it’s available to you for free. Check out the Blueprint website for recipes, exercise, and other protocols. Become the next evolution of human: protocol.bryanjohnson.co

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Vegan Mexico: Soul-Satisfying Regional Recipes

Jason Wyrick (walmart.com via bing.com); Crystal Q., Ananda (Dharma BM), Wisdom Quarterly

Vegan Mexico: Soul-Satisfying Regional Recipes from Tamales to Tostadas
Authentic indigenous vegan food
Kindle Edition by author Chef Jason Wyrick has 4.5 out of 5 stars with 424 ratings. The bestselling author of Vegan Tacos explores the magic of Mexico’s regional cooking — exotic flavors that can be enjoyed without leaving the kitchen.

Wyrick’s delicious recipes capture the essence of the moles of Oaxaca (\wah-ha-kah\), the Mayan legacy of the Yucatan, the smoky chile flavors of Zacatecas, the fruit-centric Southern regions, the European-Spanish influence of Veracruz, and the street food of Mexico City.

Recipes include:
  • Oaxacan-Style Black Beans
  • Potato and Drunken Bean Gorditas
  • Chilled Avocado Soup
  • Tofu and Tortillas in Red Salsa
  • Creamy Green Enchiladas
  • Mushroom Crêpes in Poblano Chile Sauce
  • Flan with Apricot Preserves
  • Muddled Sage
  • Margarita
Paradise Garden Plant-Based 1
A leading authority in vegan Mexican cooking, Wyrick shares the core concepts for making authentic Mexican cuisine and ties the recipes to their place in the story of Mexico.

Readers will come away with a new understanding and admiration for the diversity and flavors of Mexico and be inspired to make delectable main dishes, soups, spreads, sandwiches, breads, desserts, snacks, and much MORE.
“Any vegan interested in cooking unique Mexican dishes must have this book. Those not interested in making the recipes will find it a fascinating read and appreciate the research the author has undertaken to deliver a comprehensive look at Mexican cuisine.”
Vegetarians in Paradise

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Redefine Meat: plant-based 3D printed steak

RedefineMeat.com - New Meat, No CompromiseOct. 6, 2023; Guy Raz, How I Built This (NPR, 10/15/23); Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Ayala Meidan Rimoni of the vegan company Redefine Meat (© RedefineMeat.com)

“Our new-meat is a ‘hero item’ on menus, appealing to meat lovers and vegans”
Israel’s Redefine Meat is known for its unique “new-meat” technology, said to be able to replicate any cut of meat in plant-based form.

Since the meat alternatives launched commercially in 2021, they have received extensive praise — including from Michelin-star chefs — with the company raising a huge $135 million to expand globally.

Redefine Meat has gone on to partner with Europe’s largest meat importer, Giraudi Meats, allowing for an expansion across multiple countries.

The brand is now available at numerous restaurants Europe-wide, adding a record 70 new food service customers during this year’s Veganuary campaign alone.

In the United Kingdom, Redefine Meat has joined forces with gourmet food distributor Classic Fine Foods to make its products available at high-end restaurants across the country.
GlobalMarketing Manager Ayala Meidan Rimoni told us more about the company’s ongoing expansion and innovations. 

Which products are available for hospitality and food service and where?

Redefine Meat’s portfolio of new-meat products is unique in today’s market, both for stand out quality and moreish taste, and how extensive the range is, especially compared to other brands.

We have two lineups, one catering for retail and the other Redefine Pro Series for food service, which currently includes over ten products.

Together with our brand-new category of pulled meats, launched late last year, these include the Redefine Premium Burger, Lamb Kofta, Beef Mince, Pulled Beef, Pulled Pork, Bratwurst, Merguez Sausage. and Beef Flank.

©Redefine Meat Redefine Meat is already available at close to 4,000 outlets across Europe and Israel, ranging from restaurants and steakhouses to hotels, cafes, and more.

More recent additions include established nationwide chains like The ASH in Germany, the steakhouse chain Loetje in the Netherlands, and the popular craft brewery BrewDog in the UK. For a full list of locations, see here...

Friday, October 6, 2023

Develop and practice Reiki skills (10/18)

Kerri Draper, Huntington Beach Reiki, Santa Ana, California; Dhr. Seven, Ananda (Dharma Buddhist MeditationDisclosure Project), Jen B. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Enjoy an evening of meditation, Reiju ("attunement"), and Reiki energy healing. We start the evening with a very brief meditation then practice Reiki on each other, taking turns on the massage table.

The chakras are energy centers of the body.
The instructor attunes everyone during the healing session and is available to work with anyone who wishes. Groups of three form to alternate hands on healing.

This is a great time to meet others in the group and practice healing skills. For those who are new to Reiki, come enjoy a night of healing.