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A Vegan guide to food waste management

A Vegan Guide to Food Waste Management

Special contribution by Jackie Americans are world leaders in many areas, but perhaps one of the things that the US can improve upon is food wastage. It is estimated that 50% of all produce goes to waste. That’s 60 million tons and $160 million worth of once perfectly good food. Vegans can take pride in knowing that a Vegan lifestyle is not just good for personal health, but for the environment as well. However, the rate at which fruits and vegetables go bad can mean we waste more than we’d like. So how should a vegan go about dealing with food waste? It all starts with understanding the implications. The waste implications...

The power of Hydrosols for your beauty and skincare routine

how to use rose water in your skincare routine

Guest post by Trysh Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, are the byproducts of the distillation process to make essential oils from plants. Because of this, the fragrances of hydrosols are much less intense than those of essential oils and some users also claim that they have a “greener” fragrance. Furthermore, hydrosols have many of the benefits and chemical compounds of their source plants though not at the high concentration of essential oils, making them much more suitable for direct skin contact without dilution. One popular hydrosol that you may actually be familiar with is rosewater, which is created from the distillation of rose petals. There are a long list...

Health benefits of a Vegan diet

Health benefits of a Vegan diet

Special contribution by Jackie The number of Vegans has increased 360% in the last ten years, so one can imagine just how many people all around the world are turning towards Veganism for reasons related to both health and ethical issues. While being Vegan is a great way to boost your intake of vitamins, rid your body of harmful toxins, and even lose weight, the health benefits of a Vegan diet go far beyond just looking and feeling a little bit better. ⇻ read: Why Vegan? Not sure if you should go Vegan? Healthlabs.com has created a series of tests to check your food allergies, deficiencies and general wellness that we all should...

Ethical fashion brands at low prices for back to college or work

Ethical fashion back to college

Are you looking for boho, ethical fashion brands at low prices for back-to-college (or back to work)? If you ever thought of ditching “fast fashion” for more eco-conscious, ethical brands but you thought it would be too expensive, think again. Hello my beautiful friends!Are you one of those people who believe that ethical clothing is something that a) looks like only a drunk hippie would wear (nothing against drunk hippies) or b) only rich people can afford? If you are – good news! – this is no longer the case: ethical fashion brands and nowadays not only have fair trade clothing that looks amazingly stylish but they are also fairly...

The top 5 smells that will make you feel happy

The top 5 smells that will make you feel happy

Have you ever wondered if happiness has a smell? Well here’s a list of the top 5 smells that make you feel happy, according to science. Hello my beautiful friends! Do you know of a smell, a scent, a fragrance that instantly makes you feel relaxed or even euphoric? Perhaps a bit nostalgic of your childhood, but definitely joyful and happier? Today I want to share with you something very interesting: the top 5 smells that, according to science, will make you feel instantly happier. As an Aromatherapy student and as someone who’s always generally looking for good vibes in life, this comes as no surprise to me. I know...

Nourishing Vegan foods for hair growth

Nourishing Vegan Foods For Flourishing Hair Growth

Special contribution by Jackie   Beautiful hair can be a crowning glory, but it can also be an unruly mop if it chooses to misbehave.  Perhaps that’s why the global hair care market is growing quicker than a mid length bob, with over half a million American women alone spending $500+ over a three month period on hair products. Happily, there is another way to create gorgeous, glossy hair without breaking the bank.  Just as certain Vegan foods can boost your body’s immunity, so there are several which can improve your hair’s health too.  With the right diet, you can nourish your hair from within, and enjoy shiny locks as well as all the...

Get rid of toxins: 7-day Vegan detox meal plan

7 day Vegan detox meal plan

Guest post by Helen Do you want to eat healthier for a week and easily get rid of toxins? Here is a 7 day Vegan detox meal plan you’ll love Toxins have a way of staying in our systems for a long time and the only way to get rid of them is through efficient detox diets. There are a lot of such diets advertised everywhere that you’d get dizzy trying to count them, but one thing’s for sure – vegetables are good for you! One of the most efficient ways to get rid of dangerous toxins in your system is to try eating vegetable-based meals for at least a...

Vegan DIY Scalp Scrubs for Healthy Hair

DIY Vegan Scalp Scrubs for Healthy Hair

Guest post by Jennifer If you’re looking for natural DIY Scalp Scrubs to clarify your hair and scalp, these easy 4 Vegan DIY Scalp Scrub recipes cure & prevent dry, flaky scalp, improve scalp health and overall hair health. Give them a try!   For many, both women and men, extra dry scalps and flaky dandruff can be a huge problem. And, unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be many products on the market that specialize in rejuvenating products for unhealthy scalps. Even if a product that claims to transform an unhealthy scalp is on the market, it most likely isn’t natural. Vegan scalp scrubs are the most ideal product known...

Relaxation and meditation: health benefits

Relaxation and Meditation: Health Benefits

Guest post by Uma Here’s all you need to know if you want to learn more about meditation: it’s health benefits, its advantages, and how you can make the most out of this ancient relaxation practice to achieve a state of mindfulness. We live in a world filled with constant activity. From work to balancing family life, it can be difficult to find time to relax and unwind. All of that go-go-go can lead to major stress. While stress can be good for the body and the mind, if it’s experienced in high levels over a long period of time, it can wreck havoc on our overall health and well-being....

Summer essentials (Vegan & Cruelty-free)

Summer essentials (Vegan & Cruelty-free)

Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have loved & recommended. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they will help us keep this site up and running! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support! Hello my beautiful friends, welcome back to SevenRoses, I hope you’re having a fantastic day!Today we’re going to chat about some of my Summer Essentials… it’s already mid-June, I can hardly believe it, and Summer is basically here :) These are the things I can’t live without during...

5 tips for teaching mindfulness to kids

5 tips for teaching mindfulness to kids

Guest post by Samara Hello my beautiful friends! Today we have a special guest, Samara the creator of TinyFry. She’s a wonderful, loving person and I’m so happy she decided to share with SevenRoses’ readers a very interesting post about teaching mindfulness to young kids. So if you want to learn a few easy strategies to teach appreciation for the present moment to your little ones, please welcome Samara as she shares her 5 Tips for Teaching Mindfulness to Kids with us! Photo by Bruno Nascimento on Unsplash [tweetshare tweet=”5 easy tips for teaching mindfulness to kids ♥ to reduce stress, improve mental development and increase creativity among many other...

Peek inside the All Around Vegan Box + 10% off

Vegan Box review

Whether you’re a new Vegan, a committed activist or just Veg-curious, here’s my All Around Vegan Box review, a carefully curated mix of food, lifestyle, beauty AND activism items unlike any other box you’ve seen Hello my beautiful friends! If I said “please raise your hand if you’re a fan of subscription boxes” chances are, 98% of the people reading this would raise their hand. And how to blame you, subscription boxes are so irresistible :) They definitely are the most convenient way to explore and discover a wide array of products and brands according to your interests and taste, each month delivered to your doorstep at no extra-cost. I’m...

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