How to Lose Weight From Your Cheeks and Face

Method 1 of 2: Do Facial Exercises

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   Chew gum. Not only can chewing gum calm your nerves and freshen your breath, but it can also help you lose weight from your cheeks. The repetitive chewing motion will help strengthen your jaw. The best part is, you won't even feel like you're doing an exercise. You can set a goal of chewing gum for just a few minutes after every meal.
   • Just make sure not to chew gum so much that it starts hurting your jaw.
2. 
   Do the "X-O" exercise. Profoundly pronounce "X-O" at least fifteen times. Take a break and repeat the exercise three times. This is an easy maneuver that will help you move your jaw in two different ways, which will strengthen your jaw and burn fat from your cheeks. You can do this exercise any time -- even when you're at your desk at work.
3. 
   Do the jaw opener. Open your mouth round and wide and hold this pose for a few seconds. Then, relax your jaw and repeat this motion nine more times, for a series of ten repetitions. You can repeat this move three times a day. If you do too many of these exercises at once, your jaw may get sore.
4. 
   Do the cheek lift. Lift up your cheeks toward your eyes as high as you can. Use the corners of your mouth to help lift your cheeks. You should feel like you're trying to form a strained, awkward smile. You can even shut your eyes tightly to help lift your cheeks.
   • Hold each cheek lift for ten seconds and repeat this exercise several times.
5. 
   Make "fish lips." Draw in your cheeks until you're making fish lips by puckering out your top and bottom lip. Hold this position as you try to smile. Hold the smile for ten seconds and repeat the position for ten counts.^[6]
6. 
   Make puffy cheeks. Close your mouth and fill your cheeks and mouth with air. Then, move the air from one cheek to the other as slowly as you can. Move the air from one cheek to the other at least ten times, and take the time to fill your cheeks with air again if necessary. Repeat this exercise three times daily.^[7]
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   Make puffy cheeks with pursed lips. To do this exercise, just purse your lips and suck in your cheeks. Hold this pose for a few seconds and then puff out your cheeks as far as they will go. Hold the puffy cheeks for a few seconds and then puff them back in. Repeat this exercise ten times per series and three times daily.^[8]
8. 
   Smile. Smiling also exercises your facial muscles and will make you lose those chubby cheeks. You can just smile on your own, holding each smile for ten seconds and repeating this action ten times, or you can make a goal of smiling more in your daily life. Not only will this make you lose weight from your cheeks, but it can help you feel more positive throughout the day.^[9]
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   Massage your cheeks after exercising. After completing a series of facial exercises, gently rub your fingers over your cheeks and jaw in a circular motion. This will help relieve tension and soreness after exercising. 

Method 2 of 2: Using Makeup to Minimize Fatter Areas of the Face

Makeup is used to disguise all manner of things on the face. It can also be used to reduce the sense of breadth.

1. 
   Use blush that is than the hue of your skin. Draw it from the exterior of the face to the inner. It gives an impression of more sculpted cheeks and looks good.
2. 
   Use contouring to thin the face. Contouring can make a less defined face seem thinner, by accentuating the cheekbones and using shading to tone down and highlight different parts of the face.
   • Contouring can make already-slim faces seem hollow and tired. Be careful how much contouring is used.
   • Ask for a contouring lesson with a local makeup artist. This person will be able to best advise you on what to play up and what to tone down with respect to your own face. It takes time to learn to contour well, so keep practicing.
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   Arch your eyebrows. Arched eyebrows that have a little thickness (but not too much) can slim down a face.^[4] These can be made to stand out by using a shade slightly darker than your natural eyebrow color.
4. 
   Use concealer to cover up under-eye circles. These circles can add the appearance of weight to your face.
5. 
   Use lighter lip color. Darker lipstick colors can give an impression of heaviness. By using lighter lipsticks, you can make lips appear slimmer.

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Japan vs. USA Diet - Why Japanese Men and Women Live So Long, Nutrition by Natalie!

 

 

How to Get a Flatter Tummy Almost Instantly

Avoid these belly bloaters for fast results

Sure, eating three helpings of pie won’t do your waistline any favors—but neither will eating three helpings of broccoli. Here’s why: Certain foods are known bloat offenders, which means they’ll increase puffiness and make you appear heavier than you are, says Stephanie Middleberg, R.D., of Stephanie Middleberg Nutrition in New York City. These are the four food items to watch out for the most:

Cruciferous Vegetables

Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale—this season’s trendiest greens are also the biggest stomach puffers, thanks to their high fiber content. Enjoy a small serving since they’re so healthy and filling—but stop after that, particularly if you’re trying to fit into a tiny holiday party dress later.

Salty Processed Products

A handful of chips, a serving of canned soup, cold cuts…if you got it from a bag or a box, it’s probably loaded with salt, which causes you to retain water and resemble a blowfish. Steer clear of these offenders as much as possible so as not to exacerbate bloating.

Soda

Those bubbles that make soda so refreshing? When you swallow them, you’re basically swallowing air, which finds its way to your stomach and abs and causes temporary muffin top. Stick with water to avoid developing a food baby (or should we be calling it a soda baby?).

Artificial Sweeteners and Diet Foods

Generally speaking, your body doesn’t agree with fake food products—and these in particular can leave you feeling gassy and puffy. Problem foods and ingredients include sugar-free gum, sucralose, aspartame, frozen yogurt, and any product that has lots of unrecognizable items on its label. Indulge in the real stuff—it tastes better, and so long as you consume it in moderation (and as part of a healthy diet), it shouldn’t affect your waistline.

Written by Esther Crain at http://bit.ly/1iQkc03.

How to Create a Weight Loss Plan That Works for You

Do you always slip up when trying to get rid of extra poundage? Is it difficult for you to stay on track when trying to lose weight? Many people have this problem due to lack of motivation and pure laziness. No worries, there is a way to keep on track, if not push you even further. Read this wiki to learn how.

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Go to your doctor to find out exactly how much you should be aiming to lose, if any. Your doctor can also help you determine whether you're physically capable to do strenuous exercises and workouts. They can also give you some basic tips on calorie counting and decide what will work best for you. I understand many people don't like the stress of going to the doctor with the possibility of being diagnosed with something critical, but just get over it and go. It's not going to hurt you. In fact, it will do the exact opposite. It's better to know now when it's early than later in bed at three in the morning.

 

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Go to the local supermarket and stock up on fresh, healthy food. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what's healthy and non-healthy so don't stress over this too much. The key here is that you're going to be doing a lot of snacking throughout the day so try to buy [a lot] of snacks. No, I don't mean Lays Potato Chips and Doritos. I mean berries, melons, assorted nuts (except cashews), Nature Valley granola bars, apples... you get the picture. Oh yeah, pick up a couple of sticks of sugarless gum (Orbit is best, in my opinion). They're very helpful when dealing with snack cravings.

3

Buy or make your own calendar. This will be the number-one most important thing here. If you're feeling artistic, you can make your own calendar using a computer software program and design to your heart's desire. Just make sure you have enough months in your calendar (EX: If you're aiming to lose 30 pounds, have at least 4 months. If you're aiming to lose 100 pounds, have 12 months. If you need to lose more than 100 pounds, I'd recommend asking a doctor how long it should take you).

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Pick a day where you don't have much planned (preferably within the week) and circle it with a Sharpie marker. This will be your starting point. Go to the back of your calendar and circle an appropriate day in which you will finish. This way, you'll have a specific deadline to meet which will give you a path to follow. Now it's time to get logical and a little creative. Take three Sharpie markers of different colors (let's use blue, pink, and gray in this case). Using three forms of exercise (strength training, walking, and cardio in my case), assign a color to each.

• Strength Training = Blue
• Walking = Pink
• Cardio = Gray
• Mark on your calendar which days to do each specific workout.
• It's better to assign your tasks randomly so that a) you won't get sick of the same routine and b) so that you can "shock" your body into losing weight.

 

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Post your calendar in a spot where you'll always see it and don't forget to do what it says. If it says you have to do cardio, do it. If you're a little sore, don't make it so intense; jump rope if your muscles are sore.

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Assign yourself a reward at the end of every other week if you manage to keep on track. For reward week, make the reward worth more. Here are some examples:

• After 2 weeks - day of relaxation
• After 4 weeks - manicure at the salon (yes, guys can get manicures, too; have those nails buffed!)
• After 6 weeks - dinner at an exquisite restaurant
• After 8 weeks - haircut and dye
• After 10 weeks - bowling night with your friends/family
• After 12 weeks - buy three new outfits at your favorite store
• After 14 weeks - facial and massage at the spa
• After 16 weeks - shopping spree!

 

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Remember the age-old saying, "Don't give up!" It's true, do NOT give up. The hardest part about losing weight is getting started, so the earlier you start, the more you'll be inclined to finish. If it helps, think about your next reward week. Imagine yourself cutting into a tender piece of steak in a dimly-lit restaurant wearing a cherry red dress or showing off your bowling skills to your buddies down at the local alley.

•   Try not to think about the facial massage or shopping spree when you're only at week two because you'll get discouraged if you don't lose the amount of weight you hoped you would lose. If you're on week 3, only think about that manicure! 

Tips

• If you're having trouble counting calories, here's an idea: pile your plate with portion sizes you would usually have. Then, using a fork or knife, cut everything in half -- every main dish, every side dish, and even your drink (except water or milk). Put the other half on a dish and cover it with tinfoil and stick it in the fridge. Voila! Now, tomorrow night, you won't have to cook dinner! It will just be every other night.
• Never work yourself too hard. it's bad for your health and wears your body down.
• Drink filtered water only. No bottled water -- most water companies water comes from wells underground and are not filtered properly (like Aquafina). Instead, purchase a light-weight metal water bottle and fill it with filtered Brita or Pur water. By doing this, you'll save tons of money and keep those plastic bottles out of landfills.
• Don't drink diet soda of any kind. This might be the #1 rule of any weight loss regimen, but it's true. Diet soda might not contain any calories or carbs, but they contain chemicals such as aspartame which actually increase appetite. If that doesn't convince you, think of it this way: if you're not drinking calories or sugar or carbohydrates, what are you drinking?
• Some people don't like the taste of water. If you don't, try adding a lemon or lime slice to it to give it some zest. The vitamin C is also a bonus, too.
• It can help to eliminate salt (which retains water) and sugar from your food completely, or just cut down drastically.
• When grocery shopping, take a second look at everything you're putting in your cart and ask yourself, "Will this help me lose weight?" If the answer is no, put it back on the shelf and walk away as fast as you can.
• If you're in school, it's best if you do this plan during the summer, starting as early as possible. That way, you can come back to school next year slimmer and healthier. Try to start on June 1st to get a head start.
• When lifting weights, increase the amount of weights instead of the amount of reps.
• If you're too busy to workout, sneak them into your appointments and activities. If you need to go grocery shopping, try walking to the nearest deli instead and only get what you really need. If you have to drive to a meeting across town, go a little earlier than you planned: park a couple of blocks away, take the stairs, "get lost" (wander the building for a while to burn off extra calories).

 

Warnings

• If you're losing weight with other family members or friends, try not to get too competitive in losing weight. A little competition can be very motivating, but don't try to become as competitive as contestants on The Biggest Loser or you'll seriously hurt yourself.
• Don't get discouraged if you've been dropping like a stone and suddenly come to a plateau. That just means your body is getting used to your new body. This is also a chance to challenge yourself and change up your routine.
• Your results may vary.
• Don't weigh yourself every day. Your body's weight is supposed to fluctuate about two pounds every day. Instead, weigh yourself every other week.
• When exercising, only do as much as you can. Yes, try to push yourself, but if you're feeling dizzy or dehydrated, take a break for a while.
• Consult your doctor for more nutrition information as I am not a doctor.

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How Mom’s Weight Before Pregnancy Can Affect a Baby’s Brain

Even before conception, a mother's obesity may affect cognitive development in her baby-to-be.

A mother’s health during pregnancy has measurable effects on her baby’s well-being, but a new study shows that her fitness before pregnancy matters too. Researchers say that cognitive deficits found in premature babies can be traced to a number of mom-related factors, and one of them is a woman’s pre-pregnancy weight.

The new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, involved 921 preterm infants born before 28 weeks gestation and at lower-than-normal birth weight. About 11% of the babies showed cognitive problems at age 2. Among the infants, the researchers found, those whose mothers were obese (with a body mass index, or BMI, over 30) before they became pregnant had double the risk of developing these cognitive issues.

“What parents need to know is that when it comes to a baby’s brain development, everything is important — even factors prior to getting pregnant. And any changes that they can make toward a healthier lifestyle might improve the outcomes for their babies,” says the study’s lead author Dr. Jennifer Helderman, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.


The babies and parents participating in the study came from 14 different institutes and agreed to participate in a number of tests to help the researchers determine which factors were most important in influencing brain development. The mothers agreed to give placental biopsies immediately after giving birth, and the babies participated in neurological evaluations and developmental assessments around age 2.

The placental samples helped scientists to determine whether any blockages in the blood vessels feeding the fetus may have impaired the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus, thus inhibiting brain development. Indeed, babies who developed in placental environments with blood clots were at a threefold greater risk of lower cognitive scores, compared with infants whose mothers had fewer placental clots.

But of all the mother-related factors that influenced cognitive development, pre-pregnancy obesity stood out. While it’s not entirely clear how a woman’s weight before conception may impact her baby’s brain, Helderman says the leading theory involves inflammation. Excess weight can keep levels of potentially destructive immune cells high; these are the cells that rush to the site of trauma to clear away debris. Studies show that inflammation can adversely affect the brain, and it’s possible that an expectant mom’s heightened inflammatory response could filter through to her developing baby.
Other factors that Helderman and her team identified included familiar ones such as a mother’s education and race. Previous studies have found, as Helderman’s did, that mothers with less than a high school education and those from racial and ethnic minorities were more likely to have babies with cognitive problems.


And while the results are sobering, they also contain some hope. “This is a factor that is potentially modifiable,” says Helderman. “We’re not saying that weight loss or that maintaining a healthy weight is easy, but for mothers who are interested in doing everything they can for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, this might be one area they want to target.”

Expectant moms already give up smoking and drinking alcohol while pregnant, so addressing weight issues may become another part of a pre-pregnancy checklist. That’s not to say that all normal weight women have healthy babies without cognitive issues, but such deficits are more common among those born premature, and, as these results show, to moms who are obese. “This is important because almost universally, parents interested in this outcome — brain development in their babies,” says Helderman. “If they want to increase their chances of having healthy children, managing their weight may be one thing they can do.”

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Daily Intake of Sugar – How Much Sugar Should You Eat Per Day?

 

 Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet.

It provides calories with no added nutrients and can damage your metabolism in the long run.

Eating too much sugar is linked to weight gain and various diseases like obesity, type II diabetes and heart disease.

But how much is too much? Can you eat a little bit of sugar each day without harm, or should you avoid it as much as possible?

Added Sugars vs Natural Sugars – Big Difference

It is very important to make the distinction between added sugars and sugars that occur naturally in foods like fruits and vegetables.

These are healthy foods that contain water, fiber and various micronutrients. The naturally occurring sugars are absolutely fine.

However, added sugars are those that are added to foods. The most common added sugars are regular table sugar (sucrose) or high fructose corn syrup.

If you want to lose weight and optimize your health, then you should do your best to avoid foods that contain added sugars.

Sugar Consumption is Extremely High

It is difficult to find exact numbers because sources vary on this.

According to data from the U.S. in 2008, people are consuming over 60 pounds (28 kg) of added sugar per year and this does not include fruit juices.

In 2008 the average intake was 76.7 grams per day, which equals 19 teaspoons or 306 calories.

According to this study, sugar consumption went down by 23% between the years 2000 and 2008, mainly because people drank less sugar-sweetened beverages.

So we are on the right track, that’s the good news!

However, current intake levels are still way too high and are a key player in making people fat and sick.

Specifically, excess sugar consumption has been associated with obesity, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, tooth decay, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and a lot more.

What is a Safe Amount of Sugar to Eat Per Day?

Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question. Some people can eat some sugar without harm, while others should avoid it as much as possible.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat in a day are:

Men: 150 calories per day (37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons).
Women: 100 calories per day (25 grams or 6 teaspoons).

To put that into perspective, one 12oz can of coke contains 140 calories from sugar, while a regular sized snickers bar contains 120 calories from sugar.

If you are healthy, lean and active, these seem like reasonable amounts. You’ll probably burn off these small amounts of sugar without them causing you much harm.

But it’s important to note that there is no need for added sugars in the diet. They don’t serve any physiological purpose.

The less you eat, the healthier you will be.

What About if You’re Overweight or Obese?

If you are overweight, obese, diabetic or suffering from the western diet in any way, then you should probably avoid sugar as much as possible.

In that case, you should NOT be consuming sugar every day, more like once per week or once every two weeks (at most).

But if you want to be healthy, then you really shouldn’t be consuming foods that have sugar added to them.

Soft drinks, baked goods, processed foods… these foods have no place in the diet of someone who is overweight.

Stick to real, single ingredient foods and avoid processed foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates.

If You’re Addicted to Sugar, Then Perhaps You Should Avoid it Completely

Sugary junk foods stimulate the same areas in the brain as drugs of abuse.

For this reason, sugar can cause people to lose control over their consumption.

 If you have a history of binge eating, failure at setting rules about your consumption (like cheat meals / days) and repeated failures with the “everything in moderation” approach – then perhaps you are addicted (like I was).

The same way that a smoker needs to avoid cigarettes completely, a sugar addict needs to avoid sugar completely.

Complete abstinence is the only reliable way for true addicts to overcome their addiction.

I have personally made the choice to never eat added sugar again. I now haven’t touched it in over 7 months. I’ve lost a lot of weight and I feel awesome.

How to Minimize Sugars in The Diet

Avoid these foods, in order of importance:
Soft drinks: Sugar-sweetened beverages are awful, you should avoid these like the plague.

Fruit juices: This may surprise you, but fruit juices actually contain the same amount of sugar as soft drinks!

Candies and sweets: You should drastically limit your consumption of sweets.

Baked goods: Cookies, cakes, etc. These tend to be very high in sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Fruits canned in syrup: Choose fresh fruits instead.

Low-Fat or Diet Foods: Foods that have had the fat removed from them are often very high in sugar.

Dried fruits: Avoid dried fruits as much as possible.

Drink water instead of soda or juices and don’t add sugar to your coffee or tea.

Instead of sugar in recipes, you can try things like cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extract, vanilla, ginger or lemon.

Just be creative and use google to find recipes. You can eat an endless variety of amazing foods even though you eliminate sugar from your diet.

A natural, zero-calorie alternative to sugar is Stevia.

What About Sugar in Processed Foods?

The best way to cut back on sugar is to simply avoid processed foods and satisfy your sweet tooth with fruits instead.

This approach doesn’t require math, calorie counting or obsessively reading food labels all the time.

However, if you’re simply unable to stick to unprocessed foods for financial reasons, then here are some tips on how to make the right choices:

There are many different names for sugar: Sugar, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), dehydrated cane juice, fructose, glucose, dextrose, syrup, cane sugar, raw sugar, corn syrup and more.

If a packaged food contains sugar in the first 3 ingredients, avoid it.

If a packaged food contains more than one type of sugar, avoid it.

Be aware that other sugars often labelled healthy like agave, honey, organic cane sugar and coconut sugar fall into the same category.

Warning: You MUST read nutrition labels! Even foods disguised as “health foods” can be loaded with added sugars.

Take Home Message

At the end of the day, it’s important to experiment.

Some people can handle a little bit of sugar in their diet, while for others it causes cravings, binge eating, rapid weight gain and disease.

We’re all unique and you need to figure out what works for you.

Just keep in mind that when it comes to a harmful substance like added sugar…

The less, the better!

Written by Kris Gunnars at http://bit.ly/1etaNpV.

23 Romantic Vegan Breakfast in Bed Ideas for Valentine’s Day

What’s better than waking up from a good night’s sleep to the smell of freshly made pancakes? To have a loved one bring up a tray of them for you, of course! This Valentine’s Day, surprise a loved one with some homemade breakfast in bed. Make a mouth-watering stack of vegan pancakes topped with fresh fruit and nuts. Or make this lovely heart-shaped pancake cookie, drizzled with chocolate. How about dessert for breakfast? A Raw Blackberry Breakfast Cake sure sounds good.

Make a little bit of everything to your heart’s content. Pair these breakfast ideas with a cup of orange juice or nut milk and the morning paper or a vase of lovely flowers for a unforgettable breakfast surprise, made with love.

1. Bloody Mary Green Smoothie

Here's a "Bloody Mary" that doesn't require alcohol. It's a green, healthy, and super good for you smoothie that's perfect for unwinding after a long day. 

2. Valentine’s Day Vegan Pancake Cookies

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Here is a recipe to whip up on V-Day morning for whoever you have a sweet tooth for in your life. And if you ride solo, whip it up for yourself – you are just as sweet!

3. Raw Blackberry Breakfast Chocolate Cake

A raw and decadent blackberry chocolate cake that is so healthy, you could eat it for breakfast.

4. Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Muffins

Christmas and mint. How did they become an item? The red-and-white-swirled candy canes dangling from stuffed stockings. The tiny pastel-colored, melt-away candies piled in bowls that appear only in December. The Santa and snowman-shaped chocolate candies filled with a gooey mint center. Or maybe the cool of mint recalls drifts of snow and icy winds. It can’t be helped. Mint reminds me of Christmas. This is the classic chocolate cream cheese muffin but without the dairy and a little bit less of the guilt. I’ll take one of these over a candy cane any day.

5. Vegan Pineapple and Strawberry Bread / Cake

This pineapple bread is indulgence personified and, if the soft whipped sweetened coconut cream doesn't send you into spirals, I’ll eat my hat.

6. Red Velvet Vegan Waffles with Cream Cheese Sauce

Groggy morning? Start your day off right with some delicious red velvet waffles drizzled with cream cheese sauce. It's a perfect excuse to stay in your pajamas a little longer and soak up the morning sun.

7. Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

I've used rice flour in a few recipes now but I must say this has been my most successful endeavor to date. Although I've been striving for that perfect cupcake texture for a long while now, none have come remotely close to these – I almost jumped up and down with pleasure when I bit into one; moist, fluffy, crumbly, lush. Nothing beats the feeling of triumphing in the kitchen especially when it comes to baking.

8. Gluten-free Rose Water Cupcakes [Vegan]

If there ever was a perfect afternoon tea cupcake, these are them. Can you imagine a girly tea party complete with cucumber sandwiches, petit fours, and these little darlings? Bliss, I tell you, sheer unadulterated bliss.

9. How to Make a Vegan Omelet

They say you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs. Wrong!

10. Apple-Almond Butter Pancakes

Apple slices with nut butter are a great healthy snack. Now, this delicious flavor combo can be enjoyed in these luscious pancakes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour. This recipe makes...

11. Green Mojito Juice

The combination of cucumber, mint, and lemon in this smoothie makes you feel like your sipping on a fancy cocktail.

12. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

A healthy vegan version of cinnamon rolls!

13. Chickpea Flour Omelette With Spinach, Onion and Bell Peppers

Eggs used to be somewhat of a default long back for breakfast. Though we did have a good number of Indian breakfast options, eggs would still feature on most week...

14. Strawberry Vanilla Lemonade Cupcakes [Vegan]

The problem with summer is that three months is really not a very long time. By the time I have finally settled into my summer job along with the glorious...

15. Chocolate Marshmallow Muffins

Yield: 10 muffins Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached AP flour 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup Sucanat 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking...

16. Strawberry Pecan Stuffed French Toast [Vegan]

Blended bananas are the perfect substitute for the traditional egg in this decadent Strawberry Pecan Stuffed French Toast recipe. A regular loaf of bread works great, or you can try...

17. Chocolate Caramel Doughnuts

This month we celebrated National Doughnut Day with these Caramel-Glazed Baked Donuts adorned with melted dark chocolate. The good news is this recipe doesn’t require a national holiday to be enjoyed. It’s easy for...

18. Raspberry White Wine Glazed Donuts

Making raised donuts is not as difficult as one would imagine. This is a great recipe to use up the last of a bottle of wine, or a great alternative...

19. Tofu Scramble (with Spinach and Nutritional Yeast)

I have tried plenty of tofu scramble recipes, both at home and at restaurants, and honestly, most leave something to be desired. Tofu is a great base, but it’s just...

20. Love Potion (Red Beet, Pear, Orange, Apple Smoothie)

Prev Slide1 of 21Next Slide Fruit and veggie Smoothies are a prefect way to start the day or even use as mid day snack. Unfortunately, my stomach doesn’t take kindly...

21. Hazelnut Chocolate Cupcakes

Before I adopted a vegan diet, I loved eating Nutella by the spoonful. I’d fill crêpes with the sweet spread, add a dollop to a bowl of fruit and stir...

22. Vegan Benny & Flo

My all-time favorite breakfast used to be Eggs Benedict. Unfortunately, a vegan Eggs Benedict is almost impossible to come by. This is precisely why I decided to come up with my own recipe! This is sorta like an Eggs Benedict meets Eggs Florentine... sorta.

23. Swedish Pancakes

So now, what is the difference between Swedish Pankcakes and normal ones? I've been asking myself the same question. Growing up in Sweden, this is the normal way -- thin tasty pancakes with crispy edges. Traditional Swedish pancakes are served with berry jam and light whipped cream or vanilla ice cream that will melt on the hot pancake.

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