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06 Sep

September 6, 2022August 3, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Dairy Giant ‘Lactalis Canada’ To Go Permanently Plant-Based

French dairy giant Lactalis has announced that it will be shutting down all dairy products in its Canadian facility starting from September 20th. This huge shift comes as a response to consumers’ demands for saying no to animal cruelty and choosing plant-based as a lifestyle.

While the dairy market has been witnessing a subsequent decline in demand and production – thanks to the increased awareness of what goes on behind the scenes in these facilities – Canada is making waves as one of the most prominent countries at the forefront of saying no to animal cruelty.

Nestled in the town of Sudbury in Canada, Lactalis believes the “long-term volume decline” and “increased costs in the fluid milk market in Ontario” had led them to this decision of bringing a halt to manufacturing. The rising surge of healthier milk alternatives in the region has also pushed this decision ahead.

However, this is just another feather in the brand’s conscious hat – they are already well-known for their Sensational Soy and Lactantia Margarine which are two of the leading plant-based and vegan products in the region today.

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo celebrates the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

For more information on International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/ and meet the man behind the noble cause Mr Aditya Tawatia.

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01 Sep

September 1, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Vegan News Of the Week

From food and fashion to beauty and lifestyle, here are five major events headlining the world of plant-based and vegan this week.

Impossible Foods Makes Waves In Asia: One of the leading vegan product brands in the world today, Impossible Foods has now made its way in Asia with their iconic vegan chicken patties debuted in Hong Kong. Impossible Chicken Nuggets recently became the fastest-growing chicken nuggets in the U.S.
Taco Bell Brings Vegan Meat Alternatives For Trial: Fast-food giant Taco Bell has decided to expand their menu for vegan customers, introducing vegan meat alternatives in 50 of their US restaurants. It is a soy and pea blend that customers can enjoy on any existing Taco food item.
Plant-based Mozzarella To Disrupt Global Cheese Market: In collaboration with agricultural giant ADM, precision fermentation company New Culture will be debuting a completely animal-free and vegan mozzarella cheese in 2023. New Culture aims to commercialize its animal-free mozzarella cheese to slowly disrupt the $70 billion global dairy market that is harmful to our planet.
Have A KitKat – It’s Now Vegan! : Vegan KitKat lovers no longer need to hold themselves back. After two years of R&D, Nestle SA has just launched KitKat V – a plant-based version of one of the world’s most popular chocolate bars. Plans are to launch soon in 15 European countries, including the UK.
Ariana Grande Introduces Vegan Beauty Collection: Titled ‘God Is A Woman’, renowned musician Ariana Grande has introduced her sustainably-sourced beauty collection. The lineup includes four products: a body scrub, oil, hand and body cream, and a travel spray.

Established in Vancouver, Canada, the Yoga Health Expo 2022 will be a one-day festival celebrating the joys of good well-being through a holistic approach to the Yogic way of life including Yoga, Veganism, and Vegetarianism in our lifestyle. The celebration shall welcome famous yoga teachers Vancouver, interactive yoga classes Vancouver and a platform for vegan products and vegan food Vancouver.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

20 Aug

August 20, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Vegan News Of the Week

From food and fashion to beauty and lifestyle, here are five major events headlining the world of plant-based and vegan this week.

Studies Confirm Strength Training Is Best For Vegans: According to new studies in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, vegans who do strength training have similar bone strength to omnivores who do strength training. The study also found that vegans who engaged in resistance training had stronger bones than vegans who did other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming.
OmniFoods Launches New Vegan Fish Products: Award-winning brand OmniFoods has introduced its new range of vegan fish products in the UK. The lineup includes a range of options including the Golden Fillet, Classic Fillet, Ocean Burger, Ocean Fingers, OmniCrab Cake, and OmniTuna.
Plant-Based Jerky To Soon Enter US Markets: South Korean plant-based meat brand Unlimeat is making its way to the United States with its innovative plant-based jerky. Using proprietary texturizing technology, beet, pomegranate, and citrus extract make this plant-based delicacy.
Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week To Begin in Arizona, US: Following a successful debut in 2021, the Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week is set to return with even more restaurants and vegan brands from September 11th to 18th, in Arizona, US. The festival aims to provide diners the opportunity to support small vegan businesses and try out multiple establishments at an affordable price.
Vegan Steak To Get A Canadian Rebrand: Dubbed “hyper-realistic vegan ribeye steaks under the brand Misteak®”, Canada’s Urbanibrands will be launching a new vegan steak product following two years of intensive R&D. It will be a “whole muscle product similar to a premium butcher shop’s steak.”

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

30 Jul

July 30, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Clean and Green: Rise of The Vegan Beauty Industry

Projected to reach $21.4 billion by 2027, the vegan beauty market has been considered a niche. Today, our vanity shelves are stocked with cruelty-free labels – thanks to the rising awareness and demand for brand values. Here is how and why the beauty industry is slowly turning to non-animal-based products.

While the clean beauty notion has been around for years, it was truly during the pandemic that consumers turned inwards and began to seek brands that share the same values as them. In a world battling climate change, excessive pollution, and a highly sedentary lifestyle, consumers today hold themselves highly accountable for staying aware of what goes into their favourite products, and eventually on their skin.

WHAT MAKES BEAUTY “VEGAN”?

Much like the vegan diet suggests, vegan beauty is that containing no products derived from animals. The terms cruelty-free and vegan often go hand-in-hand, but it is to note they can’t be interchangeable. Where vegan signifies no animal products have been used in production, cruelty-free denotes the same product has not been tested on any animals.

(Fun fact: the first vegan beauty product can be traced back to 1990 when luxe beauty brand Estee Lauder decided to omit animal products in its formulations.)

Honey, gelatin, glycerin, and retinol are some common ingredients omitted from the vegan beauty shelf. Plant-based alternatives are taking over animal byproducts, and where they don’t, research is doing a commendable job of producing these eco-friendly counterparts.

WHY IS VEGAN BEAUTY NEEDED?

It is subtle for all skin types. Vegan products are well known for being less aggravating on the skin with more efficiency.
It is eco-friendly. By reducing the strain on its environment, the vegan beauty industry directly helps conserve the crippling environment with less greenhouse gas emissions.
Supports animal welfare. Lest we say more?

You can take a walk through any major beauty section and be delighted to find not only vegan but plant-based and traditional beauty ingredients in their collections. Where science has its own place in the industry, today the brand value lies in non-animal-based and byproduct formulations. This rising concern for the conservation of the environment is no longer gone unseen.

Beauty giants such as Target, Sephora, and Ulta Beauty are all compliant with this new age of beauty and makeup. Further brands like The Ordinary, Kylie Cosmetics, Milk Makeup, E.L.F Cosmetics, Pai Skincare, Cake Beauty, and many many more are now cult-chosen worldwide for their 100% vegan selections!

A completely conscious beauty dream may still be that – a dream – but the dots are being connected and will soon be a turnover for both brands and consumers. A revolution awaits.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

24 Jul

July 24, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Vegan News Of the Week

From food and fashion to beauty and lifestyle, here are five major events headlining the world of plant-based and vegan this week.

Burger King Austria Goes 100% Plant-Based
In hopes of making plant-based the new normal, Burger King has announced almost all its range, including the classics, shall be plant-based in Austria. Customers will have to specify for a meat-based menu, and the slogan “Normal or with meat?” highlights the campaign.
tarbucks Introduces New Vegan Items
Following a successful streak of its sustainability initiatives, Starbucks Japan has extended its efforts by introducing five new plant-based offerings – Spinach, Corn, and Soy Patty English Muffin, Tomato and Soy Ball Brick-Oven Filone, Shaken Meal Soy Bolognese, vegan Sugar Doughnuts, and an Almond Milk Matcha Mousse cake.
United Airlines and Impossible Foods Go Conscious
United Airlines has come together with plant-based substitute company Impossible Foods to launch new vegan options in its airline menu. The new menu includes an Impossible Sausage in Lounges and Impossible Meatball Bowl in First Class.
Confirmed: Plant-Based Meat Combats Climate Change
According to a new report from the Boston Consulting Group, a plant-based diet is the best investment for reducing the impact of climate change. The report titled “Food for Thought: The Untapped Climate Opportunity In Alternative Proteins” concludes plant-based diets are better at combating climate change than other substitutes.
Satiate Your Vegan Sweet Tooth at Dear Bella
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, LA-based Dear Bella has concocted the Super Scoop Sunday – a vegan dream of 16 scoops of vegan ice cream flavors like the Taiwanese Pineapple Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Strawberry Fields, and Bright Champagne Vinegar Peach Crisp.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

16 Jul

July 16, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Vegan and Plant-Based: What’s New This Week?

From food and fashion to beauty and lifestyle, here are five major events headlining the world of plant-based and vegan this week.

Pizza Hut Germany Debuts Vegan Options
Dedicated to expanding its dairy-free and vegan menu options, Pizza Hut has included three new options across all Germany outlets.The new vegan ‘Chik ‘n’ Cheez’, ‘Smokey BBQ’, and ‘Tuscany Spicy’ are now available along with their vegan penne pasta, vegan cheese sauce, and Violife’s vegan cheese.

World’s First Vegan Cooking Competition Is Here!
Debuting on September 24th with a Red-Carpet Premiere at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Los Angeles, Vkind Studios’ cutting-edge, all-vegan cooking competition reality show titled PEELED™ will make history as the world’s first vegan cooking competition show – also featuring an all-vegan celebrity cast.

McDonald’s Introduces Plant-Based Burger
McDonald’s has now added its famous McPlant Burger to menus in select Victorian stores. The plant-based burger is co-developed with vegan meat substitute producer Beyond Meat.

Disneyland Paris Goes Plant-Based
Beyond Meat is now the official plant-based meat partner of Disneyland Paris. Focusing on providing more plant-based food offerings, Disneyland chefs will be using the brand’s products to offer a vegetarian option with every meal it serves on-site.

Nubocha Launches Plant-based Vegan Gelato
Nubocha, a Los Angeles-based startup has launched its animal-free and farmer-friendly Gelato. 100% vegan, keto-friendly, and sourced with sustainable whole ingredients, the Gelato completely omits milk too.

For more information on our upcoming International Yoga Festival & Health Expo, please visit: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/

11 Jul

July 11, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Treat to Yourself: Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies anyone? A classic recipe, chocolate chip cookies are a holy grail for anyone with a sweet tooth. Here is how you can binge on it vegan, gluten-free, and guilt-free!

FOR 12 SERVINGS, YOU WILL NEED:

1/3 cup solidified coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk (almond, soy, etc.)
1 cup almond flour (not almond meal)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Take the buttery spread and sugars in a large bowl, then add the vanilla extract to mix.
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
Pour in the dark (or dairy-free) chocolate chips.
Leaving about an inch of a distance between each cookie, drop tablespoons of the dough on the cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Your chocolate chip cookies are ready to dish into.

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23 Jun

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June 23, 2022yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

The Easiest Morning Yoga Guide for Novices

Practicing yoga first thing in the morning will not only increase your energy, focus, and flow for the rest of the day, but also place you in a positive state of mind to seize the day ahead.

Each day is a new beginning, and we shall make the most of it right from the moment we awaken. Stretch, breathe, and fully awaken your body first thing in the morning. How you begin your day plans out the rest of it, so here is a quick morning Yoga session that beginners can easily incorporate into their daily lives:

Diaphragmatic Breath

Known as pranayama, diaphragmatic breath is the first step to awaken your body. With one hand on your heart and the other on your belly in a sitting position, deeply inhale and exhale. This will help you tune in with your entire body, breath by breath.

Extended Child’s Pose

This pose is perfect for stretching the body after being in a singular position overnight. On all fours on your yoga mat, you will need to spread your knees wide, and let your stomach fall in between your thighs, and your forehead down to meet the mat. Then extend your arms in front of your body, palms flat. Inhale and exhale deeply. The extended child’s pose is great for your lower back and hips.

Cat-Cow Pose

Once on all fours on your mat, place your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Then engage your abdomen, exhale, and stretch your spine upwards. Hold it here then let your spine relax as your stomach falls to the ground. Hold it here again. This pose is effective for stretching your spine and opening your chest.

Cobra Pose

For novice Yoga practitioners, you might know this as a part of Surya Namaskar. Beginners can begin their morning routine with just this one pose to open up their shoulders, chest, and abs. You will need to simply lay belly-down on your mat, and with your hands placed underneath your shoulders, gently extend your arms upwards – taking the weight of your whole body on them. Remain in this position for a while before pulling your arms inwards and letting your body fall to the ground.

Bridge Pose

If you have a long way of active walking, strengthen your hamstrings and glute with the Bridge first thing in the morning. As you lay on your back with your knees bent and feet relaxed, place your arms on either side, palms flat. Then push up through your feet to extend your hips towards the ceiling. Works great for the abdomen area too.

Twist Pose

A simpler pose you can practice while seated, gently twist your upper body from your core to the left, then to the right. Let your body decide the distance you want to take, and make sure not to turn from your shoulders.

Tip: Hold each of the 5 poses for 60 seconds before moving on to the next 5 minutes and you’re done!

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27 May

May 27, 2022yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

5 Sustainable Ways To A Healthy Lifestyle

Connect with the blissful care of nature by choosing only plant based, organic and natural products in your day-to-day life. Simple and sustainable, here are 5 ways to build a lifestyle full of health and wellbeing.

STEP 1: CLEAR THE KITCHEN

The holy grail of health where food resides, ditch the plastic and poly-fiber and switch to clay and earthen cookware for your pantry. Instead of paper napkins that eventually lead to piles of waste, you can use cotton or bamboo dishcloths that can be washed and reused for years. Using glass and steel storage containers also assure not just durability and security but reduce the inclusion of plastic in your house. The less the better!

STEP 2: GO VEGAN

There is a multitude of ways to eat your way to a healthy lifestyle – you can make drinks instead of buying them, buy produce in season, grow your own herbs, and avoid processed foods including animal-based products. Say no to meat, and choose veganism that contributes not just to a good environment, but good health.

STEP 3: SHOP SLOW

One of the biggest hazards to our planet is fast fashion. According to waste statistics, the industry produces over 92 million tonnes of waste per year. The effects of fast fashion on the environment include CO2 emissions, water consumption, chemical pollution, and textile waste amongst many more. We can choose to shop sustainably by paying attention to how and where a collection was made, how ethical the fabrics used are, and the durability of the garments. Shop slow to live slow.

STEP 4: GREEN IS THE NEW GLAM

The beauty market is not behind on comprehending the necessity of sustainable and cruelty free brands. Nature vs chemicals – how does it get any easier than this? Look for brands and products that are vegan, plant-based, or paraben-free; skin care and makeup that actually nurtures you and the planet both!

STEP 5: TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL

Living consciously is not restricted to just our immediate homes. According to recent studies, only 39% of travelers manage to make their travel trips eco-friendly. To begin with, select your stay smartly. Research on your destination where you can accommodate most sustainably. It is important to keep in mind your carbon footprint, so save paper on tickets and simply rely on digital receipts for your fare details. You can also choose to commute on foot instead of transport to reduce your environmental footprint as well as fit in some workout.

Remember – it all starts with us. From one decision a day to the next, we can find ourselves and the planet growing healthier and better in the near future.

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