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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/

23 Aug

August 23, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Curating A Plant-Based Diet For Your Toddler

Health truly is wealth, and the earlier we start investing the better. If you have been wondering about guiding your little one to a plant-based or vegan diet from an early age, fret not – here are all the answers you wanted to your initial questions.

When it comes to plant-based vegan diets, many would fear going cold turkey on animal-based products. However, it is good to note toddlers don’t have to immediately do that. A good plant-based diet for kids constitutes the majority of it being whole, plant-based sources in 0lant based diet for toddlers their daily diet. As long as they’re getting the right nutrition (calories, proteins, and micronutrients), no vegan or plant-based diet is inapt for toddlers.

In fact, plant-based diets are known for reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, healthy weight management, strong immunity, and better brain health! Here are three ways your kid can ease their way into healthy vegan eating:

Pay attention to proteins: Some parents might be wary of their kids not eating enough protein, but plant-based sources are more than nutritious to tick off your growing kids’ protein needs. Make sure to include beans, nuts, quinoa, cauliflower, and soy and its products to increase their daily nutritional value.
Allow them to experiment for themselves: Instead of sticking to a rigid food plan, allow your little one’s space to get creative and choose their choice of food for themselves. If they’re not fond of a certain green item, let them say no and pick alternatives of their choice. It is especially important to be mindful with picky eaters to help them build a healthy relationship with their diet in the long run.
Note the must-haves: Some of the must-include food items would include kale, broccoli, soy milk, hummus, potatoes, lentils, seeds, chickpeas, tofu, and dried fruits. These make up the foundation of your kid’s plant-based lifestyle, so make sure they’re eating this plenty.

Remember: It is not about restricting but making healthy eating a lifestyle choice for a better future for your kids.

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.

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/

12 Aug

August 12, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Turkey Bans Vegan Cheese – Why?

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry recently announced a ban on the production and sale of vegan cheese alternatives that look like traditional dairy cheese. The legislation claims that calling dairy alternatives “cheese” will mislead shoppers.

Stating that “products that give the impression of cheese cannot be produced using vegetable oil or other food ingredients,” plant-based companies in Turkey will have to face fines and legal action unless all production and sales have been put to a halt.

This makes Turkey one of the least vegan-friendly countries in the world today.

In response, the Vegan Association of Turkey (TVD) has met this ban with an immediate lawsuit claiming this “violates the right of access to food of all consumers who have adopted a vegan lifestyle.” The association has also launched a petition through Change.org, aiming to collect public support.

With rising demands for dairy alternatives in markets all across the world, many countries, such as France and America, have already begun to halt the prominence of vegan alternatives in several states. This poses a direct violation to the independent lifestyle choices of consumers who prefer to go vegan.

06 Aug

August 6, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Canada Shows Support for New Plant-Based Manufacturing

Catering to the increasing demand for plant-based and vegan alternatives in the market, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, recently invested over $1.4 million in funding for Big Mountain Foods 2 Ltd. in Delta, British Columbia.

Based in Vancouver, Big Mountain Foods 2 Ltd. is a women-led homegrown company manufacturing natural and vegan foods since 1987. Their aim is to bring forth sustainably produced and zero-waste vegan protein foods using high-quality local ingredients. Some of their well-renowned items include Mushroom Bites, Broccoli Boost Veggie Grounds, and The Original Veggie Patty.

With Canada emerging as one of the most vegan-friendly regions around the world, the government has extended its support towards the brand and announced this whopping investment for manufacturing plant-based whole foods – credit to the increasing health awareness of consumers across the country.

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, states, “Plant-based foods are growing in popularity as Canadians are increasingly looking for options to incorporate greater variety into their diets. Investing in businesses like Big Mountain Foods 2 is establishing Canada’s position as a global leader in this industry while increasing consumer choice of alternative protein options.”

The brand’s plant-based soy-free tofu, already having hit and encouraged the markets, is a further testament to Canada’s growing concern for the conservation of our planet with plant-based and vegan innovations. We hope for further similar growth and change.

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

01 Aug

August 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.

India Sets Vegan Food Regulations: A first step for the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in place first-of-its-kind regulations for vegan food products. Vegan products have to display a plant-based logo as well as use packaging making their vegan nature evident.
Alaska Airlines Introduces New Vegan Options: Titles “Soy Meets World,” Alaska Airlines has expanded its nutritional menu with this vegan salad developed in partnership with Evergreens, a West Coast-based company making gourmet and freshly chopped salads.
Watermelon Seeds Are The New Cheese: Mumbai-based startup Katharos has debuted vegan cheddar and mozzarella blocks made with watermelon seeds. This is a first-of-its-kind product that can be melted and grated on pizza, sandwiches, burgers, fondue, and more.
Food Tech Meets Plant-Based at SavorEat: In hopes of offsetting animal-based meat carbon emissions and introducing more sustainable alternatives, SavorEat has debuted the world’s first 3D-printed personalized plant-based pork and turkey burgers cooked by a robot chef.
Texas To Welcome Japanese Vegan Restaurant: Opening its gates this August 4th, a new Japanese vegan restaurant focused on sushi is opening in the Central Austin area this year. Called Nori, the restaurant shall serve sushi rolls, both classic and exclusive.

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/

28 Jul

July 28, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Guide To Building Muscle On A Plant-Based Diet

Building muscle on a vegan diet can be daunting at first. “But we can’t eat meat!” “What about our protein intake?” “Plant-based foods don’t help gain muscle.” Wrong, wrong, wrong. Here is how (and why) bodybuilders can go vegan to reach their goals.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A VEGAN DIET FOR BODYBUILDING?

When it comes to bodybuilding, nutrition is one of the most important elements one needs to be mindful of. It takes careful planning to program an adequate meal plan that will not only help your body and muscles grow but also achieve all the essential nutrients it requires.

As a vegan, the latter could be tough. With animal-based products struck clean off of your list, it is often considered risky to go on this diet without the right amount of protein entering your body. But that is no longer a given and you can check out our list of plant-based protein-rich foods to assure that: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/10-best-vegan-protein-sources/.

Here is how one can transition to a proper plant-based vegan diet that will aid their bodybuilding goals:

Guide To Building Muscle On A Plant-Based Diet

STOCK UP ON STAPLES: The vegan diet consists of many staples that are necessary to lay the foundation for a good meal plan. Including foods highly rich in proteins, make sure to consume plenty of those rich in fibers, antioxidants, and other important minerals which form the basis of your muscle gain. Legumes, beans, green leafy vegetables, and other such must-haves can be found here: https://yogahealthfoundation.com/7-calcium-rich-foods-that-arent-dairy/.
TRACK YOUR INTAKE: Now that you have laid down the basis of your vegan meals, get into the habit of tracking your nutrient intake. It is important to understand what your body might be lacking in the long run, so make sure to eat mindfully and consume the right amount of nutrients on daily basis. Monitoring will help you assess if this diet is well-suited for your body as a lifestyle.
SAY YES TO SUPPLEMENTS: As a vegan, meeting certain nutrient requirements will be dependent on external supplements. Creatine, known as the most essential (and one of the healthiest!) supplements for bodybuilders, shall easily be part of your diet. Caffeine for a pre-workout energy boost, beta-alanine for improving exercise performance, and soy protein for tapping your protein quota are other essentials that shall aid your vegan journey.
WORK OUT: Fitness is all about two aspects – food and exercise. While you have the food section organized, working out as a vegan bodybuilder takes another route. While sadly there are no vegan-specific workouts, it is a green light for you to personalize your regimes as per your comfort. Adjust your training frequencies to four times a week, use heavy or light weights, take rests of two minutes between workouts, and switch between different regimes. But remember, a plant-based diet will never hold you back from reaching your goals.
KEEP LEARNING: As beneficial as veganism can be for bodybuilding, there is more room for concrete discussion on the subject. For optimal results, one should keep acquiring new knowledge on their vegan meal plans and through consistent efforts, incorporate more or less of the diet into their lifestyle as required. Remember: there is no one suit that fits all.

BENEFITS OF GOING VEGAN AS A BODYBUILDER

Promotes Better Gut Health: Studies have shown that people who eat vegan carry a better amount of healthy bacteria in their gut – thus promoting an overall healthier digestive health. Good gut health has also been associated with better mental health and the risk of fewer brain-related disorders.
Allows Easy Weight Management: The exclusion of animal-based products makes the vegan diet low in fat and a calorie which makes it easier for bodybuilders to maintain their required body weight in the long haul.
Reduces Risk of Heart Diseases: Veganism has long been associated with protecting the heart and reducing the risk of heart-related issues. For a bodybuilder who is constantly pushing their limits and is at high risk of strokes and heart failure, going vegan can be great reassurance for healthy heart health.

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

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25 Jul

July 25, 2022March 28, 2023yogahealthfoundationadmin Others

Canada’s First Vegan Night Market Is Here!

Started in 2018, Vancouver’s celebrated vegan night market is back on the road! It is currently being held at The Waldorf Hotel, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every second Thursday until the last one, on September 8th.

Following a two-year hiatus through the pandemic, Vancouver is once again welcoming all vegan (and food!) enthusiasts to Canada’s first-ever vegan night market.

Instead of a fee on admission, you are required to make a minimum two-dollar donation or donate canned goods, clothing, or pet food at the entrance. All donations made will go to a different non-profit organization after each event. Food for the soul? Yes, please.

Good Dog Canada's First Vegan Night Market Is Here! s Food Cart, Veg Out Food Truck, Terracotta Tummy Food Truck, Bella Gelateria Food Cart, and The Brownie Bakers are just some of the delectable names you will find here. From vegan munchies and sweets to plant-based fast food and more, the city is brimming with a love for vegan food. Join in!

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/.

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