Since the first post. I ve had some time to experiment with different brands of deodorants and I m happy to report that I ve had success with three more all-natural deodorants. This wasn t explained

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Since the first post. I ve had some time to experiment with different brands of deodorants and I m happy to report that I ve had success with three more all-natural deodorants.
This wasn t explained in my first post, but I think it needs to be said now. Most of my life, I ve had issues with commercial-brand antiperspirants wearing off. I was never a big sweater so sweat stains or wetness weren t a problem for me, but odor was.

For whatever reason, even the strongest formulas would wear off midday and I d have to reapply. I am NOTORIOUS among my family for two things: 1.) pouring the milk in my bowl before the cereal and 2.) carrying deodorant with me wherever I go. Since I ve made the switch to natural deodorants, I haven t had to reapply at any point throughout the day. Weirdly, I still carry deodorant in my purse because old habits die hard (I ve been doing this since I was twelve). BUT! I never need to use it. And that s huge.
Now I m not saying that my experience is typical. Maybe it is, maybe it isn t. But I do know that if you are an antiperspirant-loving lady, but you d like to give these here a try, you ll have to allow for some time (two to three weeks, at least !) for your body to adjust to the new ingredients. You might find that within the first week of trying a new deodorant, you re much sweatier and perhaps smellier, but this is to be expected.

Your body is detoxing. These are deodorants . not antiperspirants, so they are not going to block your sweat glands (nor should they) like the aluminum in a stick of Degree or Dove would. But trust me, work through it! Just know that eventually, your body will catch up and pretty soon you ll be chucking the yuck-filled stuff and replacing those with ingredients you actually recognize and trust. It took about three weeks for my body to fully adjust. Sometimes, I was uncomfortably sweaty, but after using the new deodorant for a while, the sweating subsided considerably. If you want more tips on how to make the switch as painlessly as possible, read this.
Pros: Very long-lasting. Has a mild, lavender scent. Available on Amazon and Amazon Prime.

Vegan and cruelty-free.
Cons: The texture is a tad bit gritty and a little too soft to be in a tube. Sometimes, if I press too hard while applying, some of the product will smear on the sides of the tube. It can get a little messy. The formula is a tad bit thick so some residue may cling in the creases of the armpits. All that said, these are not dealbreakers for me and I will continue to use regularly (just maybe not with tank tops.

Pros: Very long-lasting. Creamy, smooth texture. Has a subtle lavender scent. Easy to apply with your fingers. Dries quickly and almost clear. Available on Amazon for about $11 which puts this at the cheapest price of the three. You can also order on their website for a few bucks less but free shipping is only awarded to those spending over $49. Vegan and cruelty free.
Cons: None that I ve experienced.
Pros: Very similar (or almost identical) to Primal Pit Paste, in terms of texture, effectiveness, scent, longevity and ease of use. Available in a few stores around the U.S. Vegan and cruelty-free.

Cons . It s also available on the Meow Meow Tweet website, which charges for shipping fees. Other than that, there s nothing negative I can say about the actual product.
As with any skin product I recommend, it s always smart to read the ingredient list and spot-test before using, just to check for irritation or allergic reactions.
Click here to see the first post, 4 natural deodorants that actually work.
One. I ve changed this series name to What I Eat, instead of How I Eat. I thought about How I Eat, and I immediately wanted to respond with a. I eat with my mouth . So that just kind of killed it for me.
Two. I haven t posted one of these in a long time. Originally, this was going to be a post about my Sunday at home (I know.

Please contain yourself). But as I sifted through photos, I realized, no this is totally a What I Eat post . And so, here we are.
Romaine lettuce with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, hemp seeds and chia seeds.
Every chance I get, I ll add hemp seeds and (sometimes) chia seeds to my food. Hemp seeds, in smaller amounts, are virtually tasteless and texture-less so it s an easy extra dose of nutrition (essential fats, amino acids, protein, etc.). I add hemp seeds to most of my food, even if it s just a small sprinkling.
I use chia seeds less since they have a crunchy texture when dry and a gelatinous consistency when wet. They are great sprinkled on avocado toast or in smoothies. One of these days I want to experiment with them in a homemade strawberry or raspberry jam.

One-pan Mexican quinoa topped with tomatillo-avocado sauce (not pictured above / see tomatillo recipe below.
I ve really taken to quinoa lately. Initially I disliked it, but I recently learned that I just prefer it smothered in sauce. In Sunday s case, a tomatillo-avocado sauce. But my favorite is quinoa with steamed broccoli and mushrooms in a simple San Marzano tomato sauce. YUM.
West African peanut soup. I added two sweet potatoes to the recipe to make it heartier and subbed the collards with kale.

Not pictured: a side of brown jasmine rice.
Monday s dinner in the front, Sunday s dinner in the back.
Sundays have been my go-to day for bulk cooking. At most, I ve only been able to cook two meals and some prep work for other meals for the week.

My goal is regularly cook three meals most Sundays. Cooking on one day makes the following work week so much easier: No cooking, less dishes, more time—what s not to love about that.
Sugar is my weakness. Still working on that ravenous sweet tooth.

Another thing I m working on? Breakfast. Lately, it s been my least nutritious meal of the day, i.e. lots of toast and bagels.
My main goal is to eat a mostly plant-based diet. As in veggies, fruits, whole grains and legumes. I haven t eaten meat in over a month now and I don t plan to either.

I ve had very little temptation to do so and it s usually fleeting, so it hasn t been too difficult to abstain. That said, it s been easier to eat well because other more nutritious ingredients get more play. I ve been much more creative and adventurous with dinners. I ve always been down for trying new dishes, but now I ll take something that normally has meat and replace it with a vegetable or grain or nothing at all! You can pretty much make anything vegetarian or vegan.
As for protein? This seems to be the common question when you tell people that you ve stopped eating meat. I always say I m not worried about it.

There s enough protein in foods like nuts, seeds, lentils and even fruits and veggies to help me get my recommended intake. I m more interested in B12 and plan on buying a supplement this week.
Tomatillo-Avocado Sauce makes about 2-4 servings.
1 tomatillo, husk removed and sliced 1/2 of an avocado 1 small handful of cilantro or to taste 1/2 lime, juiced chili powder, to taste salt and pepper, to taste.
Blend all ingredients together. Add a tablespoon of water at a time to reach your desired consistency.

This sauce on top of the Mexican quinoa made the whole dish for me. Feel free to use on other foods like nachos, tacos or spicy potatoes.

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