Cleanse Q&A On UStream (Video)

Since I've been receiving so many questions about cleansing I decided to do a live Q&A session on UStream. It was a last minute decision but I still received 17 lives views, and since it went so well I'm going to do more and give you a heads up so you can tune in and interact with me next time. If you missed the live show, you can watch it here:

Foods to Eat While On A Healthy Vegan Cleanse (Video)

No matter if you're on a cleanse or trying to follow a healthy diet it's important to stock your kitchen well. You may be new to the whole foods plant-based way of eating or simply looking for ideas on what to eat for your January detox, either way here's a video of suggestions followed by a list of foods to buy on your next shopping trip.

Why Do A Cleanse? What Are Your Goals? (Video)

Everyone has a personal reason for doing a cleanse. Perhaps it's to lose weight, to control cravings, to feel better, to get in shape, to transition into a new diet...the list goes on and on. In this video I ask you to share why you are starting a cleanse and what your goals are, then I tell my own story. Be sure to check out the Google Group and join me on Google Plus so you can literally hangout with me and other cleansers!

The Cleanse: How to Begin Your Healthy Diet (Video)

So, you've decided to do a cleanse huh? Well, congratulations! It's especially exciting if you plan to do it at the same time as me and the other EVG community members. Whatever type of cleanse you choose, it's important to mentally prepare for it. I like the advice in Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Diet book - she recommends that you give yourself a week to transition and start cutting out the junk and adding in the wholesome, and this means both dietarily (is that a word?) and emotionally.

Check out this video for some tips from the book:

Cleanse Support: Google Group & Hangout

Planning on cleansing with me in January? Join me and other cleansers on Google! Since this site is based on Google and most people have Gmail accounts I figured the easiest way to host an interactive destination to interact with and support you is to make a Google Group. If you're interested, please join the group. 

I'm also going to experiment with doing a live video conference using the Google Plus Hangout feature, so if you'd like to be involved with that please add my Eco-Vegan Gal profile to your circle. I'm still learning how to use all of this, so if you have any experience or suggestions please let me know in a comment below!

Diet for a New Year (Video): Cleanse With Me!

I don't really like the word diet because most people associate it with unhappily restricting food in order to lose weight.  However, when I do use it, I'm referring to a way of eating, such as the vegan diet. With that said, I do think most people could use a little tweaking to their diet, whether it means taking out junk food and/or adding in more nutritious foods, and the new year is a great excuse to do it. Or, perhaps you're just looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself or make a change - maybe go vegan, vegetarian, raw, become more eco-friendly, get off sugar or caffeine - so why not start off 2012 on a good foot and devote yourself to a month (or so) of habit building?

Submit Your Blog to The Eco-Vegan Recommendation Directory!

I'm often contacted by readers and businesses who are looking for more blogs in the eco-vegan realm to visit or reach out to for various opportunities (like partnerships, giveaways, advertising, etc.) If you're interested in being on my recommendation list, please fill out the following form. Looking forward to learning more about your blog too!

Video: Recipes for an Organic, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free Vegan Christmas

I'll be honest, even though Christmas is only 2 days away I have no idea what I'm going to do for it, let alone what I'll eat. I guess that's what happens when work prevents me from being with my family for the holidays... but shall I decide to cook on December 25th I've got plenty of delicious recipes to choose from that are free of animal products, gluten, sugar and soy - all thanks to an ebook.

Video Recipe to Celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day!

I'm so excited to share this delicious organic vegan hot chocolate recipe with you (gluten-free, soy-free and sugar-free!!!), so head over to Eco-Vegan Food to check out the written instructions and video!

Looking for New Posts?

Sorry for the lack of updates recently - I've been traveling, working my butt off and enjoying life. However, I have been doing lots of vlogs on my YouTube channels and posts on social media. Best way to see what's going on in the Eco-Vegan world is to:

• Subscribe to Eco-Vegan Gal YouTube channel
• Subscribe to What A Vegan Eats YouTube channel
• Check out my new Tumblr account for quick news, events and deals
• Like the Eco-Vegan Gal Facebook page
• Follow the Eco-Vegan Gal Twitter account
• Friend the Eco-Vegan Gal Foursquare account

You can also read my articles on:

• Ecostiletto's Veganista column
• Organic Authority

And view my past videos on the Ecorazzi YouTube channel for entertainment news

And stay tuned for upcoming posts - I'll be back on track in no time! : )