Award Winning Vegan Massage Candle :O)
Hmmmm we love new vegan friendly goodies at VeggieVision TV – and this one is rather fab for the New Year as well as for Valentines Day…
The rather special 3 in 1 multi-use massage candles from the lovely Simply Soaps are rather gorgeous to use, are animal ingredient free and smell wonderful…..
1. Illumination: light the candle to scent any room
2. Massage: the wax has a low melt point so that you can pour the oil directly onto the skin (blow out the candle first) to use as a sensual massage.
3. Skin butter: Their unique 100% natural base and plant oils can be used directly onto the skin to moisturise, it has a balm-like consistency which can be used on the lips, or the entire body.
VeggieVision favourite Janey Lee Grace – radio 2 presenter, author and eco guru awarded the Platinum Award to Simply Soaps for The Best Natural Candles recently too.
Janey said of the vegan winning Revitalising Massage Candle:
“We are in love with this product! 100 per cent natural handmade candle with a low melt point so that the oil can be used for massage.”
For more info have a look here….
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FREE Help Guide to Loving & Surviving Your Vegetarian Christmas!
Sign up for your FREE Help Guide to
Loving and Surviving Your Vegetarian Christmas!
Each year we help people all around the UK and now our FREE online guide is in 5 easy to read parts as it has grown so much over the past few years.
With advice and tips from celebrities, experts and real people as well as recipes and ‘green’ gift ideas.
If you are worried about your vegetarian relative coming for Christmas dinner or if you are a vegan who needs inspiration and fresh ideas for enjoying a meat free Christmas – the new VeggieVision.TV guide has the answers!
Our 70+ page online book is now live and is packed with pressie ideas, celebrity tips and lots of advice from experts as well as from fellow vegetarians who have enjoyed years of veggie and vegan Christmases.
Contributors this year include people all over theUKas well as:
Presenter Sarah Jane Honeywell
Passionate vegan Heather Mills
Radio 2 presenter Janey Lee Grace
Vegan cookery author Tony Bishop Western
And the ‘Delia Smith’ for veggie cookery Rose Elliot
The free guide is available to everyone via www.veggiechristmas.com
+ Quick Veggie Christmas Tips….
If you have a veggie guest coming for Christmas dinner make sure that the vegetables and roast potatoes are cooked separately from the meat. Gravy can easily be made without animal products.
Check ingredients of mince pies and Christmas puddings – and ask! Simply ask your guest what they do or don’t eat, where they buy products from – and even if they could bring something to share.
Maybe ask everyone to bring something veggie friendly to share so they don’t feel like the odd one out.
There are lots of tasty meat free roasts so the veggie Christmas dinner could look just like to traditional roast – Many people just love the stuffing (not from inside a bird!) potatoes and veg – so it could be a simple as leaving off the turkey.
Sign up for your free guide here: www.veggiechristmas.com and please do share! :O)
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The Twelve Days Of Christmas Detox Guide
The Twelve Days Of Christmas Detox Guide
Festive frolics can leave your Health Bank Account in the red – now is the time to plan ahead so you can get the most out of the festive season.
A pre-Christmas detox is vital if you are going to enjoy the holiday season with all the enthusiasm and vigour this time of year deserves. Getting your body in shape for what is to come means you can relax and enjoy the festivities without worrying about the effect it is having on your body.
This is the message being relayed by health and body professional, Maria Jevtic, who has just written a book entitled ‘DIY Health Guide’. Maria is urging people to get their health bank accounts topped up now by following her 12 Days of Christmas Detox Guide – an easy to follow plan that will get your mind and body in shape for Christmas.
She explains: “Your body works like a bank account. Just as with money, you can pay in and you can take out. The way to stay in credit is to pay in more than you take out. So to get ready for all the partying which goes on over Christmas and New Year, it is important to get your mind and body in credit now, as we all know the holidays can be a very taxing time of year!
“My 12 Days of Christmas Detox Guide is an easy to follow plan to get in shape for the festivities. Even if people do not follow every one of the 12 steps, they will still notice a massive difference in how they are feeling. Little changes to your routine can have a huge impact on how your body feels and operates.”
12 Days of Christmas Detox Guide:
On the first day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Too Much Sugar Does Not Make You Feel Sweet
Save the sugary and starchy treats for the holiday period. Too much sugar and too many sweet bakery goods will end up on your waistline and can leave you feeling lethargic and bloated. Enjoy a few treats at parties and perhaps on a Sunday with the family, but otherwise look forward to having your share during the holiday period. What you save now, won’t have to come off later! Sugar also reduces the efficiency of the immune system, which is not something you want to happen during the cold and flu season.
On the second day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Ban the Booze
Stop drinking alcohol on a daily basis. Save up your alcohol allowance for the festive period, this way you will feel better and enjoy the parties more when they come. Even then, it is a good idea to follow every alcoholic drink with an equally large non-alcoholic drink, your body will thank you for it later. An overworked liver will make you feel ill-tempered and sluggish, not what you want during the holidays. In addition, alcohol robs your body of valuable nutrients such as magnesium, zinc and the B- vitamin group. These are hard to replace and might tip your health bank account off balance which will increase the risk of winter infections.
On the third day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Gym Will Fix It For You
It is important to keep up your exercise routine even in the colder and rainier weather. This will do wonders for your mood, self-image and general well-being. Every time you exercise, you reduce your stress levels. Stress levels reduce because stress hormones can only efficiently be broken down during exercise. If you do not exercise, these hormones keep circulating in your body inducing feelings of anxiety long after it has been initially triggered. When you exercise you also pay in bonus points towards a faster metabolism, lower blood sugar and improved cholesterol scores. Just in time for the holiday period when all three of these areas are likely to become rather overtaxed! If you exercise regularly now, taking a few days break over the holidays will not do you any harm. So get moving now.
On the fourth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Hibernate For Happiness
Sleep more now! The darker months naturally make us more inclined to turn in early. This is because, to some extent, our bodies rely on daylight intensity to feel awake. Use this feature wisely and build up your sleep credit now, whenever you can, instead of keeping yourself up artificially just because you feel silly going to bed early. Every hour of sleep before midnight brings immense anti-aging benefits to every single cell in your body. This is because the most intense maintenance is carried out during sleep! People who sleep more, have fewer infections, have more energy and generally feel in a better mood.
On the fifth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
D – estroy The Bugs
Increase your Vitamin D intake. Vitamin D is needed to fight infections and inflammation anywhere in your body, but especially in the airways. Since it is normally produced when natural sunlight hits your skin, there is naturally less available in the winter months and most people become deficient by December. Vitamin D is not naturally plentiful in foods, so it is worthwhile consulting a qualified nutritionist to find the correct amount for you and your family to take.
On the sixth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Hydrate To Feel Great
Our bodies are around 80% water. Water is a prerequisite of staying healthy, and we need to consume enough to stay hydrated. Coffee, tea and alcohol as well as fizzy drinks (stimulants) are all dehydrating and should be exchanged for good quality bottled water. Or even better, invest in a good quality water filter. Tap water is, unfortunately, full of toxins such as chlorine and pseudo-estrogens and these add to the daily burden of detoxification our bodies have to handle. So in order to make a splash this Christmas, take a dive into lots of water sooner rather than later.
On the seventh day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Everyone Can Share The Fresh Air
It might be colder outside, but it is still vital to get out in the fresh air. The air that we breathe indoors is not as fresh as we need it to be. Dust collects on every surface, and as we try to get rid of it, the dust swirls around us and makes its way into our respiratory system via the nose and mouth. Other fumes, for example from burnt food, also get inhaled which can also affect our breathing. Fresh air cleans our lungs. It allows us to get rid of the impurities that we inhale on a weekly basis. The fresh air also allows us to breathe deeper which brings more oxygen to our cells. The increased oxygen brings increased energy levels and also brings greater clarity to the brain, which needs twenty percent of our body’s oxygen to function. Our health bank account will start to feel refreshed, and we will look forward to the holidays with renewed vigour.
On the eighth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
A Sweet Alternative
We are all told to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, but this is even more important at this time of year. So if you feel like something sweet, chose some lovely satsumas or fresh grapes in season, and leave the treats for Christmas. Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of bug-fighting vitamins and antioxidants which will help you stay in good health. This is a great way to ensure your body stays in credit, and will mean a more relaxed diet over the holidays will not do too much damage.
On the ninth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Cut Down The Coffee
Try and reduce the amount of stimulants you take. Stimulants, such as tea and coffee, rob us of minerals and vitamins and also cover up how tired we actually feel. This can result in overwork, overplay and quite possibly induce burn out. If you listen to your body now, you will begin your Christmas holiday well-rested and sparkling.
On the tenth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Slow Down You Move To Fast
Avoid racing around as much as you can, and try to spend more time at home. I recommend you spend some time at home every weekend, as this will allow you to unwind and your brain to switch off. Your health bank account will become refreshed and reenergized and you will feel fit, healthy and raring to go. Kids also love being at home with their toys and with their parents. So engage with the other members of your family at home and do not feel like you have to go out to spend ‘quality time’ with your loved ones.
On the eleventh day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Switch-Off
Switch off your TV and computer and make a change to your daily routine. Gadgets are a part of our life nowadays, but in order to truly get a break, we need to know when to switch off to give our eyes and nervous system some relief. In addition, watching TV and staring at computer screens causes a release of cortisol (a stress hormone) that in turn prevents us from sleeping properly and – oh no! – encourages fat-gain! So get off Facebook and find a real book.
On the twelfth day of my pre-Christmas detox, my health bank account wants from me:
Supplement Your Smile
Build up your immunity and detoxification systems now to be in credit for those taxing holidays. We can all set-out with the best of intentions, but even the strongest willed people need a little help every now and then. Therefore, to ensure that your body gets everything it needs I recommend you take some good quality and well-selected supplements. These help your body to make-up any deficiencies that may have built up over the past months or years. They will also add some extra to your bank to help combat those delicious nutrient robbers in the shape of sweets and alcohol that we all consume at Christmas. The B Vitamins, Magnesium and Zinc as well as some omega 3 fatty acids are most important, plus the already recommended Vitamin D. If you have stocked up before, you will be laughing all the way through.
DIY Health Guide – This book is the ultimate no-nonsense guide to taking charge of your own health. Its aim is to give you just enough high quality information to make very significant changes. The beauty of this book lies in its simplicity. The concept of health is explained with the idea of a bank account that needs to stay in credit. In order to remain healthy we must pay in daily credits and avoid too many debits. 9 building blocks of health have been identified, each explained in their own chapter. Every building block is equally important, and following Maria’s simple explanations enables you to take appropriate action towards building a healthier you.
DIY Health Guide is available from Amazon for £7.99, it is also available for Kindle priced at £5.50.
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Latest News and Views from the Wendy Turner Webster…..
Dear VeggieVision friends
Here is the latest news and views from the super star that is Wendy Turner Webster…..
Guillemot Rescue
We were on the beach at Lyme Regis when some girls alerted us to the fact that they had found a bird on the sand by the rocks, looking rather stunned and not too willing to move. It turned out to be a Guillemot. I checked its wings and legs and all seemed to be OK – no broken bones and no open wounds.
Freddie’s hoodie was sacrificed as the ‘cradle’ in which to carry the bird to safety, and by the magic of my phone I tracked down a vet a few miles away who could help our poor bird. Jack and Freddie said the markings on its head looked like it was wearing ear muffs, so the Guillemot was swiftly christened, er… Ear Muffs! Anyway, the vet took Ear Muffs and kept him for the night, telling me the following morning that he had eaten and behaved very well. In due course the RSPCA arrived to take Ear Muffs to their rehabilitation centre, from where he recovered and went on his merry way.
So, a happy ending… but a few words of advice – never be afraid to put a call through to the local vet if you find/see an animal in trouble. Don’t just walk away – there are too many people in this world who would do exactly that.
Best Vegan Sponge Cake – Ever!
For Halloween we went up to visit my folks in Stoke-on-Trent as the date coincides (roughly!) with my mum’s birthday. To celebrate both momentous events Jack & Freddie made some spookilicious vegan sponge cakes – the best dairy and egg free sponge cakes I have ever tasted, lovely and moist and full of flavour.
In fact this recipe is so good that you wouldn’t know it from the most egg and milk laden version! It’s so easy to make and will suit any occasion.
Any reason will do….! The quantities in the recipe make monster cakes and with the best will in the world we were still chomping our way through these some two weeks later (in a tin they kept like a dream). For the full low down go to - http://vegetarianrecipeclub.org.uk/vegetarian-vegan-recipe/sponge-cake-birthday-cake
Stop the Deer Shoot
I was pleased that our local paper – The Richmond and Twickenham Times – printed a picture of me and my banner at a recent Stop the Deer Shoot demo in Kingston (I am rather proud of my banner!).
On the first Saturday in November I joined some like-minded people (pictured here with the beautiful Sue – boy, had her husband Alan got a great pair of lungs!) and marched through Kingston town centre protesting at the Deer Cull in the Royal Parks. This slaughter of the deer is totally unnecessary.
Almost £30,000 is made from the sale of the meat per annum – turning Richmond and Bushy Parks into little more than deer farms. Sign the petition by clicking on the link below… it has already gained huge local support from residents who hate the cull and are not fooled into believing that this practice is a necessary evil.
The demo was organised by Lesley Dove who can be contacted at lesley@vegan4life.org.uk
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stopthedeerc
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Oh my goodness this has to be one of the best films ever and I can’t wait for it to come out on DVD. Human Race, watch this movie and take major notes – a truly sobering story of how we destroy ourselves by abusing the animals we share the planet with.
A more clever and thought provoking script you will not find. Ever wondered exactly how the apes took over the world in those other films? What this and find out. Man’s arrogance is displayed here at its very best… and most depressingly accurate. Fiction for now, but only time will tell….
Wonder Wallchart
And finally… as a proud Patron of VIVA! I was delighted to receive in the post these fabulous wall charts to stick up in my kitchen! They are all written by Viva! and VVF’s Founder & Director (and my lovely friend) Juliet Gellatley. Order yours from www.vivashop.org.uk or call 0117 944 1000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm).
Veggie Vitamins Wallchart £2
Fun, colourful wallchart which shows you where to get all the nutrients you need from plants for a healthy, vibrant diet. Laminated, so ideal to put up on your fridge or on a kitchen wall. 210 x 585mm.
What I Need to Eat for Good Health Wallchart £2
Eating healthy is simple – just remember colour, colour and more colour for optimum nutrition! Inspiring, vibrant chart that details recommended portion sizes for each of the five veggie food groups and the essential vitamins and nutrients they provide. Laminated. 210 x 465mm.
Fabulous Female Fertility & Pregnancy Wallchart £2
Your guide to getting the best nutrition for optimum fertility and pregnancy – the veggie way. Includes comprehensive sections on essential baby-making vitamins and minerals and their food sources. 210 x 800mm.
Wallchart Deal - £3 for 2 Wallcharts. Choose any 2 wallcharts and save £1. Please specify the wallcharts you’d like when you order. These make great gifts for friends and family who want to eat healthily too!
More next time! Loads of love, Wendy xxx
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Exciting News for Vegans, Veggies and Meat Reducers Everywhere!
News from FRY’s!
The lovely people at FRY’s Vegetarian foods have some very exciting news.
Gone are the days where us fellow vegetarians, vegans and even meat reducers will be stuck for tasty foods as from January FRY’s will be available all over the UK with the huge food distributors 3663.
So what does this mean for us?
3663 supply practically every business, education establishment, healthcare, hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars and travel and leisure places in the UK.
They are one of the biggest food service suppliers in the UK!
So yes you do not need to be stuck with the same old boring jacket potato and beans.
You do not need to be stuck with nothing to eat at all!
It is very likely that your school, restaurant, pub and more will be stocked up food wise from 3663 – and now a tasty array of veggie and vegan friendly sausages, burgers, polony, nuggets and more will easily be able to be served to you.
So please do spread the word, use it or lose it!
Let’s get these tasty ‘meat alternatives’ out there and make sure that we can be catered for!
From January world leading meat replacement experts Fry’s Vegetarian will be available from leading food distributors 3663.
A ground breaking feat that until now has never been achieved by a frozen food company that ticks so many boxes.
FRY’S are fully approved by the both The Vegan Society AND The Vegetarian Society as well as a BEST BUY in the Ethical Consumer.
FRY’S products are Kosher (Parev Mehadrin – a very high form of Kosher approval for Jews), Shuddha (suitable for Hindus) and Halaal (suitable for Muslims).
The diverse range of 14 products are all pre cooked making them fast and easy for cooks to use. Taste is not compromised either with Fry’s winning 5 awards over the past 5 years.
Lets help and please spread the word!!
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Chewton Glen 5 Red Star – Green and Vegan Credentials Too!
Going to Chewton Glen must be in the top 10 things you must do in your lifetime.
Chewton Glen an incredible 5 Red Star hotel based in 130 acres on the edge of the New Forest. The grounds are incredible and the service is simply second to none.
We met with the MD Andrew Stembridge and he told us about their exciting green credentials including joining the Green Tourism Business Scheme and being awarded a ‘Gold Award’ status. Chewton Glen harvests their rainwater, recycles and the New Forest in particular is recognised as one of the world’s most environmentally friendly destinations.
Adam Hart, Senior Chef de Partie at Chewton Glen won ‘Professional Young Chef of the Year’ and Adam also designed the following outstanding vegan friendly menu for us:
Starters
ROASTED HERITAGE BEETroot SALAD
Red and White ENDIVE SALAD. PÈRIGORD WALNUTS
WHITE ASPARAGUS AND VIOLET ARTICHOKE SALAD A LA BARIGOULE
PEA and Coconut Soup
CLASSIC ANDALUSIAN GAZPACHO
Main Courses
Parpadelle WITH ruby chard Calvalo nero and SUMMER TRUFFLE
Pickled NewForestMUSHROOM AND Baby spinach RISOTTO
Wild Chervil GNOCCHI. GIROLLES AND broad beans
Grilled Polenta. chargrilled vegetables and salsa verdi
Aubergine Mille Feuille.
white asparagus. vine tomato and basil sauce
courgette flower stuffed with ratatulie and fennel dressing
Sides…
| HEIRLOOM TOMATOES SALADGREENDORSETHERB SALADROCKET WITH PINE NUTS | CHANTENAY CARROTS WITH CHERVILSTEAMED ASIAN GREENSSAUTEED COURGETTE & Thyme | MINTED New PotatoesCHEWTON FAT CHIPS |
We had some super chats with wine expert Oscar J Malek a Professional Sommelier at Chewton Glen. Oscar is now also researching into vegan friendly wines.
With an in-house bakery and supporting local growers Chewton Glen thinks of everything.
Andrew Stembridge is a dedicated and experienced MD who is passionate about developing the hotel and embracing new world with traditional too. Exciting additions each year are added to make Chewton Glen more child friendly too. A free kids club is open for a few hours morning a night, a fun tree house, swings and of course the pools are of course vital for children on holiday!
Their exciting new coming tree house lodges include the air-source heat pumps, solar panels, sedum roofs and low-energy lighting.
Whether it’s to impress a client, surprise your partner or simply to have an incredible break Chewton Glen is a place that you must visit!
We stayed for 2 days and really felt as though we had a rest. The spa is immaculate and hubby enjoyed a much needed hot stone massage and has never felt so ‘un wound’!
Small touches like leaving a gift for our son in our room, a welcome bottle of bubbly, water and fruit as well as the staff doing everything to make your stay the best ever all add to Chewton Glen standing out.
We have since recommended Chewton Glen to business contacts and even suggested other hotels and restaurants visit to learn from the leaders in the field.
Chewton Glen may not be a vegetarian hotel of course – however to have the opportunity to speak with the MD and award winning Chef as well as to confirm how vegan friendly they can be we feel is a super step in the right direction.
We will go back????
Try to stop us!
To see more about Chewton Glen please have a look here…
With thanks to the New Forest Tourism Association -www.thenewforest.co.uk
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Relaxing, Fun UK Weekend Away’s…… Swanage
OK it was a bit of a trek for us from Essex however Swanage is well worth a long weekend break away.
A hidden gem this Southern seaside town boasts an impressive castle, steam railway, cafés and restaurants, many places to stay and is far from being too commercialised.
A place where many revisit after fond childhood memories and some have invested into a second home too – apparently including funny man Jonathon Ross.
Swanage marks the start of the world famous Jurassic Coast.
We received a bubbly and warm welcome from owner of ‘A Great Escape’ the immaculate 4 star guesthouse just a 10 minute stroll from the town, beach and steam railway.
Sue, a former IT trainer renovated and designed the now number 1 B & B in Swanage on Trip advisor.
The rooms are a great size and with a small silent fridge you can keep soya milk or wine cool during your stay.
Although Sue didn’t have soya milk there is a large Co Op just 5 minutes away and for ease we picked up soya milk, dairy free margarine and bread.
Breakfast includes Linda McCartney sausages and the usual vegan suspect’s tomatoes, hash browns, mushrooms and beans.
There are a lot of vegetarian options too including waffles and yoghurts.
We headed to Tawny’s Winebar for an early meal. A relaxed evening with time to talk in-between courses.
They always have 2 vegetarian options as main courses and can adapt for vegans. We enjoyed the fresh homemade soup – Green bean, spinach and coconut. They adapted a plate of tapas for us to share – olives, garlic bread, marinated peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes and Basil, and a tasty mix of grilled tofu.
The main course was rather hearty to say the least – and I even took some home for the next day as I cant bear wasting food. A yummy aubergine dish with veggies and tofu.
Sides were homemade chunky chips and roasted root vegetables.
Super to see dairy free ice-cream for desert and we enjoyed this with fresh berries.
Local apple juice and as many ingredients as possible are sourced locally.
A popular restaurant and we saw people who didn’t book being turned away.
This morning we felt like seeing some history and headed over to The Tank Museum. With replicas of the trenches from the First World War the museum brings history alive – and we all felt really moved.
(Food vegan some soft drinks, crisps and for veggies a jacket potato.)
Later we took the steam train from Swanage to Corfe Castle. A lovely old fashioned station with a small cafe set up in an old train carriage. They had some vegan friendly sorbets and were helpful food wise. Many vegetarian friendly options although not vegan friendly too.
The castle is very impressive. Set high upon a huge natural hill the castle provides amazing views of the surrounding areas. A super walk with our son Callum who loved climbing through little nooks and crannies!
Corfe Castle dominates the village and is a must see. The village also has a lovely model village, an animal sanctuary, the railway station, cute one off shops and the church.
We had an early dinner at the model village Courtyard Café – It was the vegan standby of jacket potatoes and beans. Their tomato soup is freshly made and it was great to see that they provided soya milk and dairy free butter. Sadly we couldn’t enjoy the freshly made scones as they contained egg. Gluten free seems to be popular here and many gluten free options are available.
The staff were extremely helpful and even made a phone call to check the ingredients of the scones.
It was too early to go back to the guest house by the time we got back to Swanage and we didn’t need another meal. We drove around and couldn’t see a comfy pub to just put our feet up for a while so we decided to run about on the night time beach (Callums favourite (part of the trip!).
Although we rarely eat from chip shops we checked out a few places and The Parade confirmed that there chips are cooked separately and they will even cook a completely fresh batch if you like them too. The manager told us that he had a couple of vegans asking earlier in the day! Horah! So we munched on naughty chips while watching the waves crash in. Lovely.
After breakfast we said our goodbyes to the lovely Sue and headed over to Kimmeridge Bay to check out the fossils. Parking isn’t great in Swanage sadly (where is!?) and its £5 to park your car here too. Now this is an all day charge however as we were covering several places in a day it did add up!
The beach was rather slippery so we left and enjoyed the stunning scenery and found the stunning “Blue Pool”. Surrounded by 25 acres of woodland the Blue Pool actually diffracts light in different ways and sometimes the pool is turquoise and green. With a shop, teashop and even a small museum showing you some of the history of the attraction it is easily a great day out.
We met the lovely owner Miss Barnard who grew up here and we wish we could have chatted for much longer as we know that she would have some amazing stories!
Swanage is beautiful and well worth a visit – we look forward to returning.
Click here to see our video clip of Swanage too.
Janey Lee Grace, No 1 best-selling Natural Health Author and Natural Living Guru..
Hi VeggieVision friends!
We are so pleased for the support from everyone’s favourite Natural Living Guru Janey Lee Grace. We have known Janey for several years and love her books, presenting and attitude to being Imperfectly Natural.
Janey will be sharing news and information especially for our lovely VV viewers so do keep checking in…..
Hi I’m Janey Lee Grace, yes I’m the one that pops up on Steve Wright in the afternoon on BBC Radio2 talking all things natural and throwing references to wheatgrass, organic food and fresh juices into the conversation.
Of course the boys take the mickey but because of that great opportunity I’ve been able to write five books on holistic living – and rest assured I don’t consider myself the expert, I’m ‘imperfectly natural’ and I don’t get everything right but I do believe that the small change big difference approach really works, do the bits you can and you’ll feel better, look better, save a bit of cash and tick the eco box even without trying.
I’m delighted to be I’m aware that I’m ‘oh so lucky’ getting to try out the best natural and organic natural products, I thought I’d share some of my faves in organic food and supplements. Rest assured that me and my team have really taken the time to source the best products that are 100 per cent organic, ethical, fairly traded and yummy !
So heres 6 of our faves from our recent awards, check out the rest including the best in natural skincare and beauty at:
Sweet Freedom Best natural sweetener Sweet Freedom Natural Sweetener “We constantly find yet more uses for this excellent natural sweetener made from 100% fruit, its low GI, suitable for diabetics and the kids love it squeezed on everything”
Steenbergs Organics Best fairtrade food product Fairtrade Spices Mini 8 Box “Our testers thought this was the perfect starter kit or gift. It Includes peppers, cinnamon, spices, ginger, turmeric and more”
Lifestyle Organic Best organic convenience food product Organic Buckwheat with Vegetables “A Godsend for busy people who still want organic meals ! We love these tasty ‘ready to cook’ vegetable mix – ready in 8 mins”
Midfields Granola Best wheat free food product Midfields Sweet Freedom Granola Wheat Free “Our kids add this to cereals and we love it with yoghurt, sweetened with Sweet Freedom so no sugar worrie”
Live Wheatgrass Most innovative superfood product Wheatgrass Frozen Daily Shots “Its revolutionised our lives ! Organic live frozen wheatgrass in convenient ‘shot’ sizes delivered to your door”
Rude Health Best natural breakfast product Rude Health The Ultimate Muesli “We love a really healthy muesli with loads of yummy ingredients including berries, nuts, seeds.”
Until next time!
Love Janey xx
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Turner’s Tales – Toad, Beetles and Keeping Fit!
| Turner’s Tales – The News from The SUPER Wendy Turner Webster…….
Welcome to Toad Hall Some bags of garden rubbish were collected from our front path the other day and underneath them were three large toads and one small frog, which caused much excitement in the Turner Webster household! (There were also plenty of woodlice, slugs and snails which didn’t get quite the sameattention). Jack and Freddie took the toads to the back of our garden where a small gap in some rockery has created a perfect Toad Hall. But the burning question; how do you tell a frog from a toad?! The excellent site www.UKSafari.com gives these pointers… • The skin of a frog is quite smooth and a toad is more ‘warty’. • A frog feels moist to the touch but a toad feels dry. • A frog’s back is raised with two ridges down each side. Toads have a more flattened appearance. • Frogs move around by hopping on their strong back legs but toads walk. |
So, now you know!
Read All About It
An Annual Review popped through my letterbox last week and makes fascinating reading. Animal Defenders International, the Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research and the National Anti-Vivisection Society are within the same group and work tirelessly in their campaigns to alleviate animal suffering. The picture is of me at a photo call for ADI’s Stop Circus Suffering campaign. Check out the web sites below….Readingabout what they do and what they have achieved should give us great hope – for animals and humans alike.
All You Need is… Bob!
So, this is the story… At the school gates we found a large beetle. Lest it get crunched underfoot we picked it up but alas it was already dead. I knew this because when I turned it upside-down its entire body was missing (presumably a bird’s dinner). Oh, and its front leggy bits which were left weren’t moving. Jack put the beetle in his rucksack to show the teacher and that was that. Only it wasn’t. That night jack remembered that he had forgotten to show the teacher the dead beetle and dived into his bag to find it. Placing it on the table we then saw that the beetle (christened Bob) was very much alive (well, its head was as Bob had no body as such). We put Bob outside to die a natural death and were amazed to find him still in the land of the living the next morning. I brought him in again and as you can see fixed him up with his own sanctuary. He seemed to enjoy the bananas and sugar water and lasted a good few days before breathing his last. Now Bob sits on the kitchen shelf – a constant reminder of the old adage, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.
The Art of Animal Aid
I was thrilled to be asked to present the prizes at this year’s Animal Aid Art Competition. I’ve done the honours for the past few years now and it is always a pleasure. The people at Animal Aid are always so lovely and the standard of the entries is always really high – this year being no exception. I’m pictured here with one of the category winners, Laura Coutan. There’s always a massive response to this competition and it is heartening to know that so many children take animal welfare issues so seriously. Animal Aid do fabulous campaigning work and after hearing what they do a pal who had accompanied me to the ceremony declared that she was now becoming a vegetarian! And last but by no means least you can buy a bumper box of vegan chocolates from the Animal Aid online shop! I was given a box as a thank you for being at the event and they are just about the best treat a vegan could ask for.
Method Magic!
I have lots of Method products in my cupboards but this Laundry Detergent is a particular favourite of mine. It’s a 95% plant based formula and works a treat – and with two young boys setting the challenge I should know! Increasingly available in the high street you can find Method products in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, John Lewis, Co-op, Homebase, B&Q, Boots, Booths, Selfridges and Wholefoods.
Wendy’s Workout Diary
Sadly I know that being a vegan doesn’t naturally equate to being slim! Carbs are my weakness and I am sure at one point I was in danger of turning into a chip (maybe I was one in a former life!). Anyway, in an effort to ditch the ‘muffin top’ around my waist I have embarked upon the mother of all fitness regimes. And just to keep me on the straight and narrow I’m keeping a diary with photographic evidence!
Click on the link below – it makes me feel better if I share the pain!
http://antheaturner.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&Itemid=327
