PLASTIC PLANET | SKY CHRISTINA
Ways in which you can reduce plastic pollution:
- Stop buying plastic bottled drinks – Bring your own bottle.
- Buy in bulk.
- Thrift shop instead of buying everything new.
- Recycle.
- Sign petitions.
- Reduce your use of single use plastics.
- Advise friends and family on non plastic options.
- Reuse items as much as possible before throwing away.
- Refuse plastic straws and cutlery when out and about.
- Stop chewing gum – yes most gums are made of plastic.
- Choose biodegradable when there is that option available.
- Carry a shopping bag with you.
- Do not litter.
- Give up balloons.
- Use refill stations.
Some petitions you can sign:
UK Ban – All Disposable / Single use plastic
Ban disposable plastic straws in Morrisons
Make all Menstrual Products Plastic Free
Save the environment – Stop giving plastic toys with fast food kids meals
End Plastic Packaging of Fruit & Vegetables in Supermarkets
Clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Options to help you reduce your plastic use:
THE BENEFITS OF GOING REFINED SUGAR FREE
BENEFITS OF GOING REFINED SUGAR FREE
REDUCED FOOD CRAVINGS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
REDUCED FOOD CRAVINGS
When you eat foods high in refined sugars, your blood sugar levels become unstable.
A more balanced blood sugar level equals less cravings and less hunger.
This is due to the fact that when you hit low blood sugar levels, the body will actively seek out ways to bring those sugar levels back up.
Thus pushing you towards high energy/ sugary foods. dopamine and other hormones that are triggered by refined sugar also play a part in your cravings.
BETTER APPEARANCE
The benefits of going refined sugar free
BETTER APPEARANCE
Refined Sugar causes inflammation in the body which can break down the elasticity in your skin, Which can cause wrinkles.
Refined Sugar also robs the body of minerals which the body needs to keep skin nails and hair healthy.
So cutting out refined sugars can help with skin issues such as bad acne, dull weak hair and many other issues.
MORE ENERGY
The benefits of going refined sugar free
MORE ENERGY
Consuming refined sugar causes Unbalanced blood sugar levels, WHICH can cause you to crash regularly.
Refined Sugar raises the blood sugar levels very high really quickly, and soon after, the body works hard to bring the blood sugar levels way down to control it. Which can leave you exhausted and craving again.
Whereas consuming whole unprocessed sugars, helps to balance blood sugar levels, which slows down the release of energy over time, THUS GIVING YOU MORE ENERGY.
FAT LOSS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
FAT LOSS
Refined Sugar triggers your hormone Ghrelin (the hunger hormone) making you more likely to eat more than you need.
Refined Sugar is also full of empty calories, which will leave you unsatisfied and craving more food.
Cutting out refined sugars may not make everyone lose fat, but can help to maintain the fat levels you currently have.
Excess sugar is mostly stored as fat by the body, as it is seen as a valuable resource to hold onto, this is why you may gain weight.
Whole unrefined sugars are better to consume than refined, because they include fibre and other nutrients which digest slower (CAUSING YOU TO BE FULLER FOR LONGER) and can be used as energy.
LOWER RISK OF ILLNESS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
LOWER RISK OF ILLNESS
Cutting out refined Sugar allows systems in the body to work to their fullest potential, preventing illness from taking over. Refined Sugar causes inflammation, which CAN cause a lot of bodily health issues and can also cause depression.
Refined Sugar also weakens the gut, which plays an important role of absorbing nutrients needed for optimal health, causing unnecessary illness.
EXCESS OF REFINED SUGARS IN OUR BODIES CAN CAUSE:
– Obesity and metabolic syndrome
– Heart disease
– Type 2 diabetes
– High blood pressure
– High cholesterol
– Chronic inflammation
– Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
– Dental plaque and cavities
CLEARER MIND
The benefits of going refined sugar free
CLEARER MIND
When refined Sugar effects your energy levels and causes inflammation, it has a grand effect on the mind.
Cutting out refined Sugar can help you with issues of lack of focus, anxiety, brain fog, and negative thinking.
Research indicates that refined sugar can contribute to memory loss and an inability to concentrate.
Research also suggests that inflammation created by refined sugar intake, is the cause of disturbances in the brain’s chemistry.
BETTER SLEEP
The benefits of going refined sugar free
BETTER SLEEP
Having more control of your blood sugar and energy levels can make it easier for you to go to sleep.
A study done in 2016 with 2 groups of healthy adults, one with limited added sugars and fats and more fibre, the other ate whatever they wanted. Researchers found that the 2nd group ate more added sugars and fat and had trouble with sleeping whereas the other group had improved their sleep.
Consuming refined sugar can cause a delay in your body’s release of melatonin, a hormone which controls your sleeping cycle and helps you sleep deeper.
IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH/ BETTER MOODS
The benefits of going refined sugar free
IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH/ BETTER MOODS
Consuming refined sugar can rapidly fluctuate the blood sugar levels which can worsen mood disorders. Research has shown that cutting out refined sugars from your diet, reduces risk of depression.
Countries with high sugar intake also have correspondingly high rates of depression. Drugs and sugar both flood the brain with the same “feel-good” chemical dopamine. Which can cause addiction, dependency and irritability, if refined sugars are over consumed.
Refined sugar has also been known to increase risk to those who already have anxiety. Sugar isn’t a direct cause of anxiety, but due to the release of Adrenaline and Insulin, this can heighten the feelings of anxiety.
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MY EVERYDAY NATURAL MAKEUP LOOK with affordable Vegan / Cruelty Free brands
When we say Vegan and Cruelty free makeup it means using products that do not include any animal products and also are not tested on animals.
I’m not someone who wears a lot of makeup, so I do not run out easily and I bulk buy when products are on offer. So I only recently had to start looking for new products now that my old ones had finally all been used.
So I have been Vegan for 4 years and I have only now started my research into the Vegan beauty world.
I have come to realise that it is not so plain and simple, knowing which brands are Vegan and cruelty free.
Yes some brands ( I love brands that do this ) label their products with the appropriate labels but there are many who don’t, so currently I am living off of the brands that are labeled. Thats mostly Superdrug branded items (e.g B beauty) which most people look down on but to be honest, I love them. They work for my skin, they’re affordable and they make me look good haha ( and i don’t break out so i’m winning)
I have also been lucky enough to be able to get free goodie bags from events I have been to in the past, which have given me Vegan cruelty free makeup.
I have been doing research online about different brands that offer cruelty free makeup, but do you ever get some brands where one google link says yes this brand is cruelty free, then the next one says they’re not? It’s actually kind of frustrating, especially when the brand themselves won’t even clarify.
In the video above I was requested to do makeup looks that use vegan makeup, so I thought i’d start off with something simple.
This is definitely my go to look whenever I want to put on makeup.
I used
Superdrug Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream
This is the moisturiser I use straight after I wash my face. I use the one with added spf in summer.
Superdrug Vitamin E Face Serum
I use Superdrug Vitamin E Face Serum to add extra moisture to problem areas I have, like dry patches on my cheeks (especially in winter).
JECCA BLAC.
I use Jecca Blac medium Sculpt and soften palette as a concealer to brighten dark eyes and cover red patches.
Superdrug BB cream
I cannot seem to find this one anywhere online, however I do show it in the video for you.
L.O.V SHINE CONTROL LOOSE POWDER
Amazing for keeping your makeup in check for longer. I sweat a lot and i’m super oily, so this helps calm that down.
B. Pro Styler Eyebrow Pencil Brown/Black
I love this brow styler, it has a triangle shape so you can get more precision when trying to draw hairs, for a more natural look.
B. Pro Duo Eye Liner Black
This eyeliner is definitely great for precision.
and there you have it. I’m either wearing no makeup or wearing this:
Hope this helps, and I’m looking forward to the future where I can just go one site or one section of a shop and the cruelty free products are clearly labeled or have their own section like food. However I do appreciate that there are some options available for now.
Let me know what brands you are using right now in the comments.
Love and Light x
Christina Sky.
Quick Vegan Mushroom, Tomato and Avocado wrap Recipe ( No added sugar , Plant based )
Quick Vegan Mushroom, Tomato and Avocado wrap Recipe ( No added sugar , Plant based )
Prep time 5 mins
Cook time 10 mins
Total time 10-15 mins
Versatile and super quick to make.
You will need a Knife, Pan, (and optional grill/oven. )
Author: Sky Christina
Recipe type: Breakfast / Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan, No Added Sugars
Serves: 1 or 2 small portions
Ingredients
- 4 -5 medium sized mushrooms
- A handful of Spinach ( or any leafy greens you choose )
- 8 Cherry tomatoes ( I used Vittoria tomatoes )
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions ( I used frozen chopped onions to save time and tears)
- Flat bread ( I used Crosta & Mollica Piadina Organic Wholeblend Italian Flatbread – only no added sugar one i know of)
- 1/2 – 1 Ripe Avocado
- Salt and seasoning of your choice ( I change seasonings every time, but I used Garlic powder, All purpose seasoning, Pepper, and a little chilli in the photo above. )
Instructions
- Wash all Fruit/Vegetables and Green leaves.
- Chop up Mushrooms.
- Chop up Tomatoes.
- Chop up Spinach,
- Place pan on medium heat and add Chopped Onions (cook in a little oil or water) Cook for 1 minute.
- Place Mushrooms on top of onions and cook for 4 minutes or until mushrooms and onions have either shrunk or brown a little, then mix together.
- (Add any seasonings you wish here so the mushrooms can soak it up).
- Add Chopped tomatoes to pan and cook till juices mix with mushrooms and onions (around 2-3 minutes).
- Lastly add Spinach and Salt and mix it all together cook until Spinach is slightly wilted. (shrunk).
- Once that is ready you can choose to heat up your flatbread under the grill for a few minutes or not and you can add a sliced avocado with seasoning as a side. Either wrap everything up or just eat as is. Enjoy!
Notes- This meal can turn into many other meals with different flavours, you could switch out the bread for Rice or Quinoa. Change the seasonings to make different flavours, leave out the tomatoes.. etc. Its up to you and what you like.
Love and light Christina Skyx
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