Hello my fellow travellers and explorers,

There is this phenomenon that, whenever a group of inquiring souls meets for a terrestrial retreat, at some point conversation will turn to food, diet, and how to eat vegan. (Usually over an excellent, plant-based dinner.)

And so often I hear people say things like, "Oh, I really want to be vegan, but I don't know how!" or, "I need to look up vegan recipes, I have no idea how to cook plant-based meals!"

May I momentarily sing the praises of green lentils? Chuck them in a pot with your veg, season well and simmer for 45 mins. Cover and leave for a few hours. They are so earthy and yummy, so much depth of flavour. I think I could live on this dish.

Healthy Smoothie Recipe

1 small frozen banana

1 cup frozen organic strawberries

Approx. 1 pint (2 cups) Vanilla Almond milk (or other milks)

MCT Oil- sm. squirt or approx. 1/4 teaspoon

Raw Hemp seed oil-sm. squirt or approx. 1/4 teaspoon

1 heaping teaspoon Chia Seeds

1/2 scoop Vanilla Plant based Protein powder

1 heaping teaspoon Superfood Greens-Moringa & Wheatgrass powder

tiny bit of Machi Powder-very high in Vit C so use sparingly

1/2 teaspoon Acai superfood powder

Hi all. Our lovely Ann is going to be helping me transition to vegan. And the man that knows, John Marzulli says Ann is an incredible cook.

She will be leading a donation based online class. there will be discussion of how diet can be used in detox, for example:-

Transitioning to a whole foods diet from processed foods

Transitioning to a vegan diet

Having an effective detox regime that you can apply regularly, even daily, is utterly essential in today's toxic environment in society. It helps no end to raise your vibration and integrate soul consciousness. So here are Openhand's top 10 detox tips. Do be sure to share yours 😉

I felt it vital to begin a forum thread on the essentials of detox due to the toxins floating around in society because of the "Juice" (toxins from the jibjabbed). We have to pay special attention because society is litterally AWASH with these toxins and poisons. But with a committed approach, it can ALL be cleansed from your system.

Let's share, and let's stay clear folks!

Hiya everyone

I'd really like some help with this.

I have given up refined sugar so many times, and just can't stick to it. The longest I have gone without it is six months. I alternate between having a clean diet (meat, dairy, sugar, wheat free), and eating whatever I like. It's really annoying.

Do any of you have any tips on how to stick to a clean diet? I'd love to be free of my addictions to toxic foods.

Hi everyone

I'd really like some advice on getting the best drinking water.

I sense that the best drinking water comes from natural springs, and second to that would maybe be water from a distiller or a Berkie. What equipment do you use to get the best drinking water?

Today we're beginning a new forum thread in our Conscious Cafe exploring the power of fasting to raise vibration, expand consciousness and positively thrive in your life. In this lead post, I'm focussing on understanding the nature of fasting and how it relates to spiritual growth. Do feel free to ask questions and share.

Aspasia - Openhand Community Coordinator

Here's a great article I came across offering 10 reasons why NOT to eat processed food, by Donna Gates, guest writer for Wake up World...

Welcome to our Conscious Eating Forum. What are the essential things to consider when switching to a plant-based conscious diet? How will eating consciously support your spiritual evolution?