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If your first instinct is to reach for some OJ whe If your first instinct is to reach for some OJ when you want a Vitamin C boost, consider trying one of these instead - they have higher amounts of Vitamin C than an orange!⁣ ⁣ 🥦 BROCCOLI⁣ 🌶 CHILLI PEPPER⁣ 🥬 KALE⁣ 🥝 KIWI⁣ 🥭 MANGO⁣ 🍐 PAPAYA⁣ 🍍 PINEAPPLE⁣ 🍅 RED BELL PEPPER⁣ 🍓 STRAWBERRIES⁣ ⁣ Did any of these surprise you? What's your favorite go-to Vitamin C source?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CARTONS + COMMON MYTHS ♻️ HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CARTONS + COMMON MYTHS ♻️ Swinging by with a friendly reminder to #RecycleYourCartons and some tips to make it easier! There are some extra steps you might be taking that you don’t even need to do.⁣ ⁣ Lately, many of us have been stocking our pantries more than usual due to quarantines, so recycling is one way to give those items new life when you're done. Food and beverage cartons can be transformed into things like paper towels and building materials instead of taking up space in a landfill!⁣ ⁣ STEP 1: EMPTY YOUR CARTONS.⁣ ❗️MYTH BUSTER: I was rinsing all my cartons out before I learned it was unnecessary. You don’t need to! As long as you shake all those last drops of liquid or food out, it’s fine.⁣ ⁣ STEP 2: TOSS IT IN THE RECYCLING BIN.⁣ ❗️MYTH BUSTER - Were you taught to flatten your cartons or remove the caps? No need to! Don’t crush your cartons and keep the caps on. If it has a straw🧃 - just push the straw back into the carton.⁣ ⁣ STEP 3: TAKE IT TO THE CURB WITH THE REST OF YOUR RECYCLABLES.⁣ ❗️TIP: Check out the @recycle_cartons website to see if cartons are recycled in your area and what the local protocol is. They have helpful information on what to do when your city doesn’t recycle cartons. They even have a link to a petition you can sign to bring recycling to your community!⁣ ⁣ Recycling can be either straightforward or confusing depending on what you’re taught - so let’s talk about it.⁣ ⁣ What items do you have questions about when it comes to recycling?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y’all,⁣ Ash 💚
Save this Springtime Smoothie Bowl Recipe! 😍☀ Save this Springtime Smoothie Bowl Recipe! 😍☀️ It’s finally warming up, so let's shake up our breakfasts with some frozen delights.⁣ ⁣ Here's the super simple recipe I came up with for this one:⁣ ⁣ DRAGON FRUIT & MANGO SMOOTHIE BOWL⁣ 🥭 1 cup frozen mango chunks⁣ 🐉 1 cup frozen dragon fruit⁣ 🥛 1/4 cup plant-based milk⁣ ⁣ I blended the ingredients and stirred in two teaspoons of moringa powder for an extra superfood boost. I spooned it into a bowl and topped it with shredded coconut, vegan chocolate chips, strawberries, sliced banana & blueberries.⁣ ⁣ 🌿 TIP: If it's too frozen to blend thoroughly, add a little more plant milk.⁣ ⁣ What did (or will) you have for breakfast today?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Did you know @cdcgov concluded 75% of every emergi Did you know @cdcgov concluded 75% of every emerging infectious disease in people comes from animals? While people are outraged at the consumption of wild animals where this current virus is suspected to have originated, many forget that past deadly diseases have come from farm animals as well.⁣ ⁣ Swine flu, linked to pigs, has killed thousands of people worldwide. And bird flu is a disease that can spread easily on a crowded chicken farm. The H5N1 variety kills the most birds and is deadly to humans, killing about 60% of those who catch it.⁣ ⁣ It's easy to blame another culture for its eating habits while turning a blind eye to our own. We can’t ignore the link between meat and the outbreak of diseases. I know it's not easy to challenge our own food choices, especially ones that have been deeply embedded in us since birth.⁣ ⁣ 💚 But nothing changes if nothing changes my friends.⁣ ⁣ It's the relentless demand for meat, eggs and dairy that leads to huge numbers of animals being raised in intensive confinement in giant, grimy warehouses. Pathogens flourish in these conditions. Factory farms are a breeding ground for new strains of dangerous bacteria and viruses.⁣ ⁣ We can minimize these risks by taking an honest look at what we consume and ask ourselves:⁣ ⁣ 🐷🐥🐮 Is the pain inflicted on these animals and the potential heath risk it causes to humans worth it?⁣ ⁣ I'll end this by sharing the wise words of @earthlinged:⁣ ⁣ "We may not be able to end all suffering or all pandemics, but we can come together to end those that are caused by our exploitation of others."⁣ ⁣ 🌿 If you need help transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, I'm giving away free calls next week to help give you advice! DM me with the words "HEY ASH" and I'll randomly select a handful of you to book a free sesh with! This'll be fun 🤗⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY CHIA PUDDING ✨🥄 One last CHOCOLATE BLUEBERRY CHIA PUDDING ✨🥄 One last chia pudding idea before we move on to a new set of vegan recipes! This one is for my fellow chocolate lovers.⁣ ⁣ 📝 INGREDIENTS:⁣ 1/2 cup chia seeds⁣ 2 cups plant milk⁣ 2 tablespoons vanilla extract⁣ 1 tablespoon cinnamon⁣ Vegan chocolate chips (topping)⁣ Fresh blueberries (topping)⁣ Coconut flakes or shreds (topping)⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 HOW TO MAKE:⁣ 1. Place chia seeds, plant milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.⁣ ⁣ 2. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.⁣ ⁣ 3. Melt some vegan chocolate chips.⁣ ⁣ 4. Layer chia pudding and chocolate into a glass and add blueberry and coconut toppings.⁣ ⁣ If you have any content requests drop them below! What kind of plant-based recipes do you want more of? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts? Holistic food tips to boost your immune systems?⁣ ⁣ Lemme know what you'd like to learn more of, especially during these times of isolation.⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
Lawwwwd 😆 An old clip I dug up of a @homedepot Lawwwwd 😆 An old clip I dug up of a @homedepot music video I appeared in and edited several years ago. You, too, can get your professional career started with The Home Depot as I did! Back in 2010, I simply applied online at @homedepotcareers and now in 2020 you can as well. Even easier - text JOBS to 52270 right now for a link to apply to local positions.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Spring 2020 is the time to do it! They're hiring over 80,000 new people, including interns and part-time employees. When I worked as a video editor for The Home Depot online team, we hired an intern who then went on to become a full-time associate and professional photographer! Molly and I are still good friends to this day.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ The Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the world, so as an associate you get to help people with their DIY projects! If you’re a garden lover like me, a ton of part-time positions are opening up in the Garden Center, giving you a chance to work with your hands and help people in your neighborhood. I especially love how everyone they hire has the opportunity to join Team Depot, a volunteer force that serves veterans, aids in disaster relief and gives back to local communities.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Mmmkay, now let’s put these words into action! Visit careers.homedepot.com or a @homedepot store near you and get your application in for one of these #HomeDepotJobs 💪🏽⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ PS. Do you have any friends or family who are looking for work? Send this post to them!⁣ ⁣ -Ash 💚⁣⁣ ⁣ #HomeDepotPartner
The only one I'm accepting Irish kisses from today The only one I'm accepting Irish kisses from today ☘️🇮🇪🐕 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I know this whole social distancing thing might be a struggle for some of you 😩 Even if you can't go out, that doesn't mean you can't go outside! Indoor pollution is a real thing, so please make sure you get out in nature for fresh air.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎥 Ironically I was planning to use this sustainably made bag from @paktbags on my next trip. I was supposed to be out of the country shooting an episode of a TV series later this month but since it's been postponed, I'm using the bag for my hikes with Kayden instead!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🐾 It's so dope to finally have a bag that fits my gigantic hyrdoflask 😭 None of my other bags do. For now I'm using the bag to carry my water bottle and Kayden's water bowl, but I'm looking forward to the day when it's safe to travel again so I can test this out on the road and in the skies.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ♻️ Some of the features I'm most geeked about are the lockable zippers, secret security pocket, waterproof pocket, TSA pocket, padded laptop sleeve, large water bottle holder, lay-flat dual compartment and the crazy amount of storage options. And HELLO, it's consciously made with the 🌎 in mind - created out of RPET material sourced from recycled water bottles! This bag is a beast! It may be slightly nerdy just how much I love this 🤓😅⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎒 They are shipping these out in August and I can only hope the world will be normal again at that point. Pakt is taking pre-orders now and if you want to get the early bird pricing at 40% off, then you may want to hop on it before it goes up. I'm too frugal to pay full price, so I'll share a link to it in my story for y'all. #paktbags #backpakt⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌳 Anywho, that's my sustainable find of the day! Now I challenge you to go outside and walk every day this week 💪🏽😊 Make it happen.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣⁣ Ash 💚
MANGO RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING ✨🥄 If you're loo MANGO RASPBERRY CHIA PUDDING ✨🥄 If you're looking for ways to stay busy at home, how about trying a new recipe?⁣ ⁣ There are a ton of topping combinations you can experiment with for chia puddings - for this one I cut up a mango and added some fresh raspberries.⁣ ⁣ 📝 INGREDIENTS:⁣ 1 cup plant milk⁣ 1 cup coconut yogurt⁣ 1/2 cup chia seeds⁣ 2 tablespoons maple syrup⁣ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract⁣ 1 mango⁣ Fresh raspberries⁣ ⁣ 👩🏽‍🍳 HOW TO MAKE:⁣ 1. Put plant milk, coconut yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup in a bowl and mix well.⁣ ⁣ 2. Add chia seeds and mix again.⁣ ⁣ 3. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.⁣ ⁣ 4. Mash some raspberries together to make a raspberry puree.⁣ ⁣ 5. Blend some mango slices to make a mango puree.⁣ ⁣ 6. Layer chia pudding and purees into a glass and add fresh mango and raspberries on top.⁣ ⁣ If you've decided to stay home with everything that's going on right now, do you find yourself cooking more?⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣ Ash 💚
THESE ANTI-VIRAL FOODS BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY. I inco THESE ANTI-VIRAL FOODS BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY. I incorporate these regularly into my meals! (*Also: See my #SuperfoodSundayChallenge hashtag to learn about superfoods)⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 MORINGA - My mom grows this #superfood in her backyard in India! Here, I buy moringa powder and add to smoothies.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 OREGANO - Those who watch my stories know I swear by oregano! I take in oil form. I use it to prevent stomach viruses while traveling, but it also alleviates colds.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 SAGE - Known for its antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits - this herb has been used for years to treat viral infections.⁣ ⁣ 🌿 ELDERBERRY - I first learned about this from @sweetjane1210. She makes and sells elderberry elixirs during flu season. Native Americans used it to treat infections and ancient Egyptians used it to heal burns.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 FENNEL - I add this to soups and stews! It kinda tastes like licorice. It decreases inflammation, which helps combat viral infections.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 BASIL - Known as tulsi in India, I had it every day while visiting. My mom and sis were sick the whole trip, but their virus never got to me. Maybe it was coincidence. Maybe it was basil.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 ROSEMARY - Known to have antiviral properties against all kinds of viruses from influenza to herpes!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 GARLIC - The smell of it makes me drool. It can enhance your immune system response by stimulating protective immune cells.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🌿 GINGER - I have fresh ginger in my fridge at all times. Peel it, chop or grate it, and add it to a sauté or put it in your tea. It has impressive antiviral activity due to its high concentration of potent plant compounds.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ I've been vegan for 4 years now and by default my immune system became incredibly strong because of all the fruits, vegetables, and herbs I eat regularly.⁣⁣ ⁣ PS. Don't let this craziness get you down! Wash your hands, eat right, exercise, practice social distancing, and don't stress over what you can't control. You CAN control what you eat.⁣ ⁣ 🌻FOLLOW @heyashleyrenne for more plant-based and eco tips.⁣⁣⁣ 🌻 SHARE this post with anyone who can use this information!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 👉🏽 TELL ME: What else would you add to this list?⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Stay green y'all,⁣⁣⁣ Ash 💚
A lot can happen in a decade. Back in 2010 @homede A lot can happen in a decade. Back in 2010 @homedepotcareers kickstarted my career as a professional video editor, and now they’re getting ready to hire 80,000 associates!⁣ ⁣ 🎞️ 10 years ago, this Fortune 500 billion dollar company took a chance and hired little ole’ me to edit all its home improvement videos. I learned so much there! On top of video experience, I also gained a lot of knowledge whenever I worked with the store associates. They’re the REAL rock stars. The true home and garden experts. The ones out in the stores connecting with people every day and making things happen!⁣ ⁣ 💁🏽‍♀️ @homedepot is a place where you can start your professional career, just like I did. All employees, whether full-time or hourly, receive on the job training and development, paid family leave, back up child or elderly care, 24/7 access to care services, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. What I received was priceless--a whole career path.⁣ ⁣ 👨🏾‍💻 If you want to be one of the 80,000 associates they hire for Spring 2020, visit careers.homedepot.com or text JOBS to 52270 right now for a link to apply to local positions.#HomeDepotJobs⁣ ⁣ 📲 Send this post to anyone else you know who is looking for work!⁣ ⁣ PS. Kinda crazy how life comes full circle. Years later after I moved on to become an entrepreneur, now I'm a #HomeDepotPartner. Didn't see that coming!⁣ ⁣ -Ash 💚
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Posted on 15 Mar 202015 Mar 2020
9 Anti Viral Foods That Boost Immunity

Blog, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

9 Anti Viral Foods That Boost Immunity

Here is a list of 9 immune-boosting, anti-viral foods that I incorporate regularly into my plant-based meals. 

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Posted on 27 Jan 202027 Jan 2020
Best Barbados Eco Travel Guide: Sustainable and Vegan Friendly Things to Do and Eat

Blog, Caribbean, Destinations, Hotels, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle

Best Barbados Eco Travel Guide: Sustainable and Vegan Friendly Things to Do and Eat

What is there to experience in Barbados for sustainable, vegan, and/or nature loving travelers? Here’s the best eco-friendly travel guide to the island. 

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Posted on 21 Jan 202014 Feb 2020
5 Vegan-Friendly Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites While Traveling

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5 Vegan-Friendly Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites While Traveling

Vegan-friendly ways to prevent mosquito bites. 

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Posted on 19 Nov 201919 Nov 2019
Sustainable Fashion Diary – Cleveland Ohio

Beauty & Style, Blog, Green Living, Vegan Fashion

Sustainable Fashion Diary – Cleveland Ohio

Renting clothing is one of my favorite sustainable approaches to fashion. Here’s what I rented during my Cleveland vacation. 

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Posted on 14 Nov 201914 Nov 2019
10 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden

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10 Ways to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden

How do you grow a garden filled with flowers, fruits, and vegetables that’s organic, sustainable, and eco-friendly? Here are 10 ways to create an eco garden. 

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Posted on 22 Oct 20194 Nov 2019
Is Camel Riding Ethical? | Sustainable Travel in Egypt

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Is Camel Riding Ethical? | Sustainable Travel in Egypt

Is camel riding ethical? In Egypt I witnessed cruel working conditions for camels, horses and donkeys. Here are my thoughts. 

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Posted on 1 Oct 20191 Oct 2019
58 Fall Fruits and Vegetables to Try This Autumn

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58 Fall Fruits and Vegetables to Try This Autumn

What fruits and vegetables are grown during the fall season? Here’s the full list! 

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Posted on 16 Sep 201917 Sep 2019
Self-Driving Electric Cars Don’t Exist | It Can Wait Pledge

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Self-Driving Electric Cars Don’t Exist | It Can Wait Pledge

Distracted driving is outdated. Whatever it is, it can wait. Here are 5 ways to prevent distractions from happening!  

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Posted on 11 Sep 201911 Sep 2019
6 Avocado Toast Ideas for Every Season

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6 Avocado Toast Ideas for Every Season

Avocado toast doesn’t need to be boring. Add some color with these 6 ideas for every season – fall, winter, spring, and summer!  

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Posted on 4 Sep 201911 Sep 2019
Easy Israeli Salad Recipe

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Easy Israeli Salad Recipe

Easy Israeli salad with roasted garbanzo beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, za’atar-spiced tahini sauce, bahārāt seasoning, sumac-herb lemon dressing, and more. 

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