eden everyday vegan life made simple
the secret ingredient? How to decode your cosmetics and stay guilt-free
save v splurge Cheap eats for vegans on the go
healthy body happy vegan Happy hacks to stay healthy
the team
elcome to eden Let us be your little haven of a clean, green lifestyle. Just sit back, grab a cup of green tea and your cosiest blanket, and get ready to breathe in this month’s issue. Pictured: This issue will guide you behind-thethrough everything you scenes at our need for an easier, happier covershoot vegan-friendly life. where the We’ve got great portable eden team had a whale of recipes (p.4), tips to make a time climbing your makeup more humane trees and (p.6) and a Christmas gift playing with guide of our teams favourautumn leaves ite vegan products. So enjoy your little bit of eden, and welcome to the garden...
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and remember: no animals were harmed in the making of this mag!
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nutrition
lthough a vegan diet can help lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, it’s easy to miss
out on some vital nutrients. Make sure your body is getting what it needs with advice from our resident nutritionist, Eleri Hughes
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps us absorb iron from our foods. In a vegan nutshell, “aim to eat something high in Vitamin C with your meal, like citrus fruit.” An iron and Vitamin C deficiency can put you at risk of anaemia. This is when the body produces fewer oxygen-transporting red blood cells. If oxygen isn’t delivered to organs and tissues, tiredness, lethargy, heart palpitations and shortness of breath can occur.
Iron
Leafy greens are a fantastic alternative source of iron for those of us who abstain from eaing meat.
Vitamin B12 Ever feeling lethargic or lacking energy? Vitamin B12 deficiency could be the reason, as it’s mostly found in eggs and dairy. You can purchase daily Vitamin B12 tablets at a number of drug stores or health shops around the Cardiff area.
Food is generally a poor source of vitamin D
Vitamin D
Protein
We need protein, often found in meat, to help our bodies grow and repair. Nuts are a great vegan alternative.
Calcium
Calcium is mostly found in dairy products, so vegans in particular need Head outside for a great source of this bone-boost- to take care. A deficiency can lead to ing nutrient. “Food is a loss of bone mineral generally a poor source density which can increase of Vitamin D. In the not-so-sunny winter, the risk of osteoporosis later in life. you could easily Calcium enriched dairy supplement it with a 10 alternatives are the best microgram capsule thar way to go. you can take every day.”
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try it...
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We compare the best (and easiest) vegan recipes in a jar - because vegan doesn’t always have to be complicated
YOU WILL NEED:
METHOD:
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. Shred the spianch and use as a base
. Roughly chop the cucumbers, tomatoes and onions as you fancy
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Recipe#1
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-- Handful of spinach
-- Cherry tomatoes -- Cucumbers -- One red onion
. Finish with more shredded spinach then grab ‘n’ go
YOU WILL NEED -- Spinach -- Tomatoes -- Raddish -- Lettuce
Total: £1.96 METHOD:
1 2 3
-- Basil
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Recipe #2
-- Red Onion -- Cucumber -- Spring Onion
. Start with a bed of lettuce . Roughly chop all other vegetables and layer to make a rainbow of flavour . Then garnish with chopped spring onions and basil
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Total: £4.46
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...you might like it
was it worth it? Hope says: “Recipe #3 is a great alternative to cheese cake.”
Maddy says
cheeky choice
Recipe #3
“Recipe #2 is an explosion of different flavours.”
YOU WILL NEED -- Raspberries -- Strawberries
Total: £2.50
-- 2 x Porridge Sachets
METHOD:
1
. Heat up two porridge sachets with water
2
. Chop strawberries and raspeberries in half and lay beautifully in the jar like we did (despite many attempts)
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Amy says: “Recipe #1 is a vitamin packed lunch to take on the go!”
Beth says “Recipe #3 can be a breakfast snack or a dessert. Great!”
shhh... Below: Soap so natural, we grew it ourselves (not)
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In this feature it’s all about what you know
re you a habitual cosmetic user who just whacks their makeup on their face without a second thought about where it comes from? Well, we at eden want to get the discussion started and delve into the corporate world of ethics – in less than 500 words! The fact is that the messy world of cruelty-free products is on the mind of many modern consumers nowadays, but it’s difficult to know where to go to feel guilt free. There still seems to be an industry-wide divide about how companies deal with product testing on living creatures.
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Industry saviour?
Successful businesswoman Dame Anita Roddick was once a pioneer against such cruelty to animals. Over 40 years ago, her passion project, the Body Shop first opened its doors before becoming a staple starting point for many cruelty-free beauty lovers looking for ethical alternatives. However, a year after her death in 2007, the Body Shop was controversially sold to L’Oreal. Despite the European Union’s strict restrictions against animal testing, companies such as L’Oreal still continue
shhh... to sell in China - a country where animal testing remains a compulsory procedure.
What ingredients should you look out for on your next drugstore haul to avoid being burned by brands?
In two minds...
This global divide is quite simply confusing for industry clients. Luckily, some brands are very clear on their animal testing policies. Global super giant Lush is one of these ethical ambassadors, who are not only committed to their views on animal testing but are also strong advocates for their workers’ rights to boot.
“Despite EU restrictions, many companies still sell in China where animal testing is compulsary”
• Squalene: Oil squeezed out of shark livers • Guanine: Scraped off fish scales suspended in alcohol • Lanolin: Greasy sebum which usually comes from sheep • Stearic acid: The lard of animals
So, Lush seems like a perfect place to start your cruelty-free quest. And they aren’t alone in the industry. Superdrug, is also doing its part to aid befuddled consumers. Its ‘leaping bunny’ logo has certainly made the process of buying cruelty-free products a simpler one. This means that ethics is becoming less of a grey area for cosmetics kings and queens, but there still needs to be a higher level of industry clarification. One issue consumers struggle with is being able to navigate their way across the chemical minefield lying in the ingredients list on the backs of our favourite cosmetics.
• Tallow: Boiled down animal carcass • Placenta: Hormones in the placenta • Meal Abrasives: Ground-up bones of slaughter house animals • Estradiol: Urine from a pregnant mares • Gelatin: Made from boiling down the bones, tendon, ligaments and skin • Cholesterol: Cholesterol from an animal
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treats
Ethics in the bag Our top picks this Christmas
1..Urban Decay
£38.50
2. Bodyshop soap
£4
3. Nars Luminous Foundation
£32 £5.£ 50
12 shades smokey eye Sensitive skin Long-lasting fragrance Fresh feeling Coverage great Long-lasting
4.Tea-tree facial wash Skin cleansing Blemished skin
5. Highlighter
Three shades Brightens & illuminates
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£8