Random Facts of the Day - 12.11.11

• Cherophobia is a fear of fun.
• Sometimes, octopuses eat their arms when they are under extreme stress.
• The average person spends 3 years of their life using the bathroom.
• The most shoplifted food item is cheese
• An owl has three eyelids!  

How to make the BEST Vegan Macaroni & Cheese

Did you Know That?  Vegans can still enjoy popular dishes such as Mac & Cheese, Ice Cream, Cheesecake and other delightful dishes. Here's an awesome vegan recipe. (Courtesy of VegWeb.com) This recipe does not disappoint, try it out! 
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds of macaroni elbows
• How to make the "Cheese" sauce:   
•     1 1/2 cups unsweetened soy milk
•     1 1/2 cups nutritional yeast flakes
•     1 cup vegetable oil
•     1 cup water
•     1/3 cup  soy sauce or Bragg's Liquid Aminos
•     1/4  block firm tofu (12 ounce)
•     1 tablespoon garlic powder
•     1 tablespoon paprika
•     1 tablespoon sea salt
•     1 dollop mustard (optional)

Directions: 

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Boil the water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Add all of the "cheese" sauce ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Once pasta is cooked, drain and put it in the baking pan (about the size of a brownie pan). Pour the "cheese" sauce over the pasta.

3. Bake until the top of the pasta looks slightly browned and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.

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How to make a Herbal Hair Spray

Here's a recipe I used to make a herbal spritz to refresh and moisturize my curls. It should take less than 10 minutes to make!

1. Combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle
• Aloe Vera Juice- 2.5 oz
• Distilled/Filtered Water- 2 oz
• Coconut Oil- 2 tbsp
• Olive Oil- 1 tbsp
• Grapeseed Extract- 3 drops
• Rosemary Oil- 2 drops
2. If the Coconut Oil was solid, it will have to be heated, in order to mix with the other ingredients. Instead of using the microwave, place the spray bottle in a bowl of warm water for about two minutes. 
3. Before using, shake the spray bottle, so that the contents will temporarily mix.
4. Happy mixing!

Best Foods for Fighting & Preventing Cancer

Did you Know that? 
There are tons of natural remedies that can improve your overall health and prevent cancer!

• Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day!
• Eat more fiber: You do not need to take fiber supplements to increase your fiber intake. Instead, begin by eating more dark green, leafy vegetables.
• Eat foods that are high in carotene. These fruits and vegetables are red, orange or yellow in color. For example, carrots, yams and tomatoes are high in carotene.
• Increase your intake of antioxidant herbs: Turmeric, Garlic, Ginseng and Olive Leaf are all excellent examples.
• Avoid processed, refined, junk and fried foods!

These tips were derived from the Natural Remedies Encyclopedia