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Introducing Hey Mama! a children’s ebook on Meditation – Patheos (blog)

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Andrew Berkley Sharpis a 25 year-old social worker living just south of Seattle. He has been interested in meditation since his late teens, writing, I was a bit depressed at the time, experiencing periods of insomnia along with fluctuations in weight, and when I encountered Buddhist philosophy and meditation it was very much a moment of something mentally clicking into place for me. I was studying psychology at the time, and I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Psychology, focusing mostly on child development.

He continues, It was around the same time that I encountered meditation, and the various literature on the subject, that I also became much more interested in drawing and its relation to the concept of psychological flow. To me, Zen Buddhism, as well as the Hindu practice of karma yoga(the way of work, as they say) gave me a way to use something I loved (drawing) and to merge it with something that would help me (meditation). To this day I find it easiest to meditate while creating something, and it has improved my art as well. Drifting mentally and allowing pictures and shapes to emerge without an attachment to the outcome of the picture gave me clarity, confidence, and calm. It has become the foundation of my belief that meditation is not only useful, but an innate practice for human beings, however the forms of it should be left to the individual to find for his/herself.

In April he put his love of meditation and talent for illustrating together to create the childrens meditation bookHey Mama!, a short walk through the what and why of meditation, as told to a child by his mother.

I asked Andrew what led to the creation of the book:

The book came to mind because in my current job, I frequently find myself having difficult conversations with other people, and in those experiences I have found that conflicts and problems between people are almost entirely due to a lack of the ability for two individuals to express their desires and thoughts effectively with one another, which becomes a frustration with the other person, and eventually a conflict and negative belief about that person.

Written and illustrated in the simplest of terms, in a voice reminiscent of Thich Nhat Hanh, the book begins with the child simply asking what the mother is doing when meditating.

I just sit and breathe, the mother responds, provoking the all-too-common, wow that sounds really boring, response that most any meditator has encountered.

The mother goes on to explain the concepts of mindfulness, understanding cause and effect and impermanence, resilience, and savoring; all in the span of a few pages and in terms that even a toddler can grasp.

These are all aspects of meditation as it is commonly taught in modernized Buddhism. For a good overview of savoring and mindfulness, this Dharma talk by Pamela Lewis will be helpful.

Andrew concludes:

The book is coming from a place of belief that if meditation is explained in the simplest terms possible, it will become available to more people as they will find that they have already meditated in some way at some time. Whether its on a walk, fishing, or just being with a loved one. I feel it is a tragedy for anyone to lose the opportunity to learn this practice because of a believe that it is something which it is not, and to miss the chance for a simpler existence.

For a limited time,Hey Mama! will be available as a perk on the Guideful.org IndieGoGo fundraising campaign here.

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Glazed meditation room overlooks traditional courtyard from Nanjing home – Dezeen

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Ming Gu Design has grafted a glazed meditation areaonto this historic homein Nanjing, China, which projects out tooverhang a central courtyard.

The Nanjing-basedarchitecture studioadded the gabledmeditation room, which features glass walls, to the centre of the heritage-listed house.

The meditative space protrudes outwards and overhangs the base of the existing structureof the house, appearing as if it is suspended over a gravelled area of the courtyard.

Blinds can be pulled down on either side of the glazing to adjust the light and provide privacy from the rooms that overlook the courtyard. On the underside of the roof, wooden panelling protects the room from direct sunlight overhead.

The glazed room allows a direct view from the inside of the house to the old walls that surround the courtyard, juxtaposing the contemporary interior design with the traditional exterior walls of the house.

"The layout of this house is full of surprising details contrary elements, such as the old alongside the new; the interior and exterior; the light and the dark; the conventional and the contemporary, are found to meet here and merge into a harmonious existence," said the studio.

Ming Gu Design described its intentions as "superimposing" modern architecture onto the courtyard.The glazed roomallows for light to move across the house throughout the day, casting linear patterns across the central space, in contrast to the darker spaces of the older building.

Either side of the courtyard, two long, narrow rooms connect larger communal spaces thatare used for eating and gathering.

A variation of tables and seating areas are dispersed throughout the house, providing both social and contemplative areas.

Recent buildings to incorporate meditation spaces includea Buddhist shrine near the city of Tangshan by Arch Studio, which has subterranean concrete spaces that open up to views of anearby river.

Walters & Cohen Architectsalso designed aBuddhist retreat that featuresa cluster of pitched-roof buildingsarranged around tranquil courtyardsin the English countryside.

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The Amazing Way My Workouts Improved After I Started Meditating – POPSUGAR

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Like so many fitness breakthroughs, this one started with a New Year's resolution. After reading countless articles about the benefits of mindfulness and even hearing some firsthand accounts from friends who had adopted the practice, I decided I had nothing to lose and everything to gain from making meditation a daily habit.

I set a goal to meditate for at least 10 minutes a day and got started with Headspace, an app that guides the user through an introductory 10-day series before offering a full library of guided meditation tracks. One of the first practices from the app was to count my breaths as a way to keep focused on the simple act of breathing. In for one, out for two, in for three, out for four, and so on until I reached 10, then start back at one. Even as I progressed past the 10-day introduction and into experimenting with meditating without the app, I continued to find the act of counting my breaths for 10 counts at a time to be a helpful practice.

While I wasn't sure I was doing it "right" or even exactly what that meant I found myself returning to the act of counting my breaths throughout the day as a way to shrug off stress or simply remind myself to stop breathing so shallowly, a longtime bad habit.

I even found myself trying out the breath counting while I ran, and that's where things got interesting. Although I've been running since high school and even ran my first marathon last year, running has never come easily for me. I'm perpetually slow, often discouraged, and usually desperately counting down the minutes until each run is over. My head is often filled with negative self-talk while I run, doubting that I'll be able to finish, berating myself for being so slow, thumbing through the index of excuses that would justify stopping early. The new focus on my breathing while I ran distracted me from a lot of that.

In for one, out for two. In for three, out for four. Right foot, left foot. Forcing myself to count my breaths while I ran took up just enough mental space that there wasn't much room left for all that negative self-talk. I began linking thoughts or words to my inhales and exhales, repeating the words "gratitude" or "strength" on the inhale and "doubt" or "blame" on the exhale, imagining filling and emptying myself of the respective virtues. It didn't make the run noticeably easier, necessarily, but it felt so much more productive. The effort I exerted with my body was matched by a mental effort to stay focused, stay positive, stay present. That balancing of physical and mental effort made me feel a bit like a superhero, like I was firing on all cylinders and reaching my full potential.

I finished my "meditation runs" feeling winded and sore like I did after any run, but I also finished feeling strong and grateful. I began using the breathing mantras and breath counting in other workouts too yoga, strength training, even steep incline treadmill sprints in bootcamp class. Maybe the focus on my breath was forcing me to breathe deeper and subsequently better oxygenate my body, or maybe the mantras were a form of self brainwashing; all I knew was that this new mindfulness in my workouts made me feel really good. Not about my pace (which was still painfully slow, for the record) or my reps or my jean size or a number on the scale, but about myself.

When people ask me how my resolution to meditate regularly is going, I'm not sure I can tell them that I'm doing it "right," but I can confidently say it's working.

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A 2-Minute Meditation to De-Stress and Feel Happier – Health.com

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Incorporating meditation into a chaotic day can be challenging. Who has time to sit down and clear the mind when you have a million other things to do? But heres the kickereven though it may seem like you have no time for it, meditation can actually help you feel more focused and productive. And while its a great idea to meditate for ten minutes or more, if youre short on time, you only need a few minutes to calm your mind and boost your mood through meditation. Watch this video featuring Suze Yalof Schwartz, CEO and founder of Unplug Meditation and author of Unplug: A Simple Guide To Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers ($23; amazon.com), for a quick two-minute meditation that will help you de-stress and feel calmer. Follow along as she guides us through a simple meditation sequence. Dont have time to watch? Check out her simple instructions below.

Start by closing your eyes. Breathe in through your nostrils for four seconds. Hold your breath for another four seconds. Exhale through the nose for four seconds. Repeat by holding in your breath again for four seconds. Do this breathing exercise three more times.

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With your eyes still closed, imagine seeing someone you really love (this could be a person or a beloved pet). Imagine that person is simply hugging you. When youre ready, begin to wiggle your toes and your fingers, and open your eyes.

Slowing down the breath slows down the brain and sends a signal to your mind that everything is going to be okay. And thinking about someone you love makes you happy!

Try adding this practice to your routine to de-stress and feel happier every day.

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OPINION: Meditation: A few minutes a day for a lifetime of health and happiness – N.C. State University Technician Online

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Freshman year was the most exciting but also the most stressful year of my life. Ive spent some time this summer reflecting on what worked and what didnt, while also thinking about improvements for this upcoming year. One of the most beneficial practices that I learned this past year has been meditation.

I started practicing mindfulness meditation back in December, but it wasnt until March during my alternative spring break trip to Trinidad and Tobago when I was profoundly changed by its effects. Trinidad and Tobago is home to some incredibly lush landscapes, and we were fortunate enough to hike through the rainforest, swim underneath a mountain waterfall and cruise on a boat through the Caroni Swamp.

In all of these things, I really just had one objective: to be completely mindful of the scenes around me. I wanted to be completely aware of the sensation that sticking my head under a waterfall or drinking coffee on a veranda overseeing a flowery mountainside would provide.

I decided not to use my phone or take pictures because I just wanted to be in the moment. Although sometimes I wish I could look back on my own pictures from the trip, Im thankful that I didnt use my phone during the week because I opened myself up to fully experience all those incredible sights, sounds and flavors.

So what exactly is mindfulness meditation? Psychology Today describes it as a practice that teaches us how to be unconditionally present; that is, it helps us be present with whatever is happening, no matter what it is. And for me, mindfulness is more a philosophy I take with me throughout the day that encourages me to live in the moment, not needing to worry about the past or future all the time.

There are various forms of meditation for different purposes, but the kind I practice with the Headspace app essentially teaches me to take deep breaths, to acknowledge my surroundings and to contemplate a certain theme for the day such as appreciation or happiness.

During exam week, which is one of the most stressful times of the year for us all, I decided to meditate for twenty minutes each day to manage my anxieties. I was drinking more coffee than ever before, going through hundreds of slides each day, so I needed to step back a few times throughout the day to just process everything.

When my mind drifted and I started worrying about looming deadlines and exams, I would just pause, take a moment and notice the world around me. I can remember several occasions at Jubala when I worried about my next exam; I would think about how the coffee tasted or what the music sounded like.

By being mindful, I was able to curb a lot of anxieties that used to plague me on a day-to-day basis. Its not ignoring your problems; its saying to yourself that there is so much glory in everyday life that you dont need to worry about theoretical scenarios all the time.

I think everyone at NC State should practice mindfulness meditation because it has genuinely made me a more happy, calm and grateful person. I started meditating because Ive seriously struggled with anxiety my whole life, and I know a lot of people at NC State struggle with anxiety too.

The Counseling Center notes that, 49 percent of NC State students report overwhelming anxiety during the past year. Meditation hasnt stopped all my anxieties, but I have seen vast improvements in my mental health in the past six months.

There is also a lot of scientific research which backs up my experience. One article from the Harvard Business Review highlights the ability of mindfulness to decrease anxiety, boost emotional intelligence, promote creativity and strengthen your ability to focus.

I was sold when I discovered that mindfulness is a common practice for some of the most successful people in the world. From legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson, who makes the Knicks practice group meditations, to Kendrick Lamar, the greatest rapper alive who tries to take 30 minutes a day to step back and process everything, mindfulness is helping the best people in their fields become better at what they do.

If you wanted to try mindfulness, I highly recommend using the Counseling Center in this regard. I dont think enough people utilize this incredible service; stats from the counseling center note that one in six people at NC State use it.

I started going to the Counseling Center in the fall because I needed help with anxiety, and mindfulness was one of the big themes my counselor and I talked about throughout the year. The Counseling Center hosts a variety of workshops on mindfulness and stress management, too.

I also use the Headspace app for at least ten minutes a day, which is a subscription-based meditation app with different packs for themes like appreciation, happiness, and managing anxiety. Who doesnt want to be a more grateful, happy and relaxed person?

Oh, but you might say, Jeremy, I just dont have time to meditate every day. Well, if we just took a little bit of the time we spend on the internet or on our phones and put it into meditation, the rest of our days would be much more enjoyable.

You also might be wondering whether mindfulness meditation is a strictly spiritual exercise, as this was one of my initial hesitations. I was worried that meditation would conflict with my Christian faith, but I would say it is a pretty neutral practice (at least the kind that I practice through Headspace).

You get out of meditation what you put into it, and Ive actually incorporated mindfulness as a regular part of my spiritual discipline, even though it does not have to be.

So lets be more mindful of the world around us. Lets decide to be totally present, not pulled away by the allure of distraction or paralyzed by anxieties.

Fear will tell you to reach back into the past and think about something you can no longer change. Fear will cause you to worry about something in the future that may or may not happen. But mindfulness teaches you nothing is more important than the present moment, and it is this idea that has reduced magnitudes of anxiety for me in the past six months.

Sure, we should spend time reflecting on the past and planning for the future, but you cannot actually affect anything except in the present. I think Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda said it best: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

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Foreign investors would like more equity coming out: Sachin Wagle, Morgan Stanley India – Economic Times

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Foreign investors are willing to buy the India growth story and are looking for more issuances going ahead, said Sachin Wagle, head, global capital markets at Morgan Stanley India. In an interview with Sanam Mirchandani on the sidelines of the companys annual India summit, Wagle said the insurance and renewables sectors will be among the key themes in the primary market in the current financial year.

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What is the overall perception on India among foreign investors? The mood with regards to India continues to be positive. People are looking forward to participating more and putting incremental money to work in Indian equities. If you look at numbers year-tilldate, emerging markets have already seen flows of about $31 billion. Within that, incremental assets under management for the people who manage dedicated India money has gone up by $10 billion in the year-till-date. Overall, India and China will continue to attract capital.

What is on foreign investors watchlist in India? Flows are robust, they are willing to buy the India growth story, but commensurate to that you are not really seeing supply of paper. They would like more equity coming out of India. The challenge is that you yet havent seen sizeable large IPOs (initial public offerings) or followons coming in. They are happy that this year we have now started seeing some large follow-ons coming.

FY17 was a good year for fund raising by IPOs, how do you see FY18 turning out?

Last (financial year), we saw decent amount of IPOs coming to the market. Many of them were relatively smaller sized, but we saw good enough capital being raised in that $200-500 billion range. This year we have already started seeing large follow-ons coming. There are new products coming to Indian markets. We will see some REIT transactions happening. This year is going to be very different to that extent.

The government has set a record disinvestment target of Rs 72,500 crore in FY18. Do you think this is achievable?

The government has done phenomenally well. There is a lot of method going behind the numbers and the projections that finally go into the Budget. They have done their thorough excercise and unlike what you saw in the past where it was largely offer for sales, government is now embarking on IPOs. IPOs have opened up as an avenue for monetisation and the government is now even looking to go in for strategic sales. So, I dont see a challenge in terms of achieving the target. The government is also seeing success with CPSE ETFs which have done very well in terms of delivering returns.

The government is conscious that they need to achieve those targets and if you look at the track record of last year when they ended up exceeding, this year should not be any different.

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Kerry Washington Did Water Aerobics When She Was Pregnant: It’s … – E! Online

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Kerry Washington is a woman of many talents.

Not only is she a Golden Globe-nominated actress, but turns out, the star also studied traditional martial arts in India, is certified in yoga and has dabbled in water aerobics.

"It's harder than you think," theScandal star told Ellen DeGenereson Tuesday. As Washington revealed to the daytime talk show host, she particularly liked doing water aerobics when she was pregnant. What a lucky coincidenceDeGeneres also likes doing water aerobics in the summer and invited the star to join her. Hey Ellen, can we come, too?

If Ellen is in the market for yoga lessons, Kerry is her galunless you ask the star's mom.

As the story goes, after graduating George Washington University, Washington headed to India for seven months to studytraditional Indian martial arts, cultural movement and yoga and also travel. When she returned, she initially planned to live in New York City as a starving artist, using her yoga skills to make money in between auditions. However, her mother made her a deal.

"My mother said that she would let me live at home if I taught her yoga for an hour a day," she recalled."That lasted for a week."

"She was like, 'I hate yoga and you may not be able to live here if you keep doing this.'"

Ellen, maybe just stick to the water aerobics with Kerry.

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Kerry Washington ‘loves’ water aerobics – Sunday World

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The 40-year-old actress has revealed she used to undergo a "70's style" fitness session, which saw her use dumbbells in the water, whilst she was pregnant with her eight-month-old son Caleb.

Speaking about her exercise plan when she was expecting her second child on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on Tuesday (06.06.17), the brunette beauty - who also has three-year-old daughter Isabelle with her husband Nnamdi Asomugha - said: "70s-style water aerobics with the Styrofoam dumbbells in the water.

"It was so fun. And it's harder than you think. I love water aerobics!"

Kerry previously decided to try her hand at being a fitness instructor and jetted to India after college to study traditional Indian martial arts and cultural movement where she became a qualified yoga teacher, because she thought she could make a living from teaching the sport.

The 'Scandal' star said: "I went to India after college and studied ... traditional Indian martial arts and cultural movement, and I was studying yoga and I thought, 'I'll be able to make a living when I go back.'

"This was right after college, so I was going to go to New York and be a starving artist and try to be an actor."

However, Kerry's only client was her mother, Valerie, who let her daughter live with her in exchanged for yoga lessons, which didn't go down well with Kerry's parent.

The Hollywood icon said: "My mother said that she would let me live at home if I taught her yoga for an hour a day. That lasted for a week. She was like, 'I hate yoga! You may not be able to live here if you keep doing this.' "

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The Vegan Dog – New York Times

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On the new diet, her health improved so much that she wondered if Portland, her golden retriever who was suffering from bouts of diarrhea and itchy hot spots on the skin, could also benefit from a vegan diet. She switched him from a meat-based dog food ...

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Review: Grass-fed, vegan goodness grows in Stone Oak – mySanAntonio.com

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By Paul Stephen, Staff Writer

Photo: Paul Stephen /San Antonio Express-News

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's hamburger may tip the scales at $19, but it's made with organic, grass-fed beef.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's hamburger may tip the scales at $19, but it's made with organic, grass-fed beef.

The house salad at EverGreen Organic Restaurant is topped with a bright berry-based dressing.

The house salad at EverGreen Organic Restaurant is topped with a bright berry-based dressing.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant namesake EverGreen smoothie is made with fruits and leafy green vegetables.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant namesake EverGreen smoothie is made with fruits and leafy green vegetables.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court, Suite 102, in Stone Oak.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court, Suite 102, in Stone Oak.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's calzones make a satisfying appetizer filled with a savory meat and onion sauce.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's calzones make a satisfying appetizer filled with a savory meat and onion sauce.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's calzones make a satisfying appetizer filled with a savory meat and onion sauce.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's calzones make a satisfying appetizer filled with a savory meat and onion sauce.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's pizzas are available in configurations to please both vegans and meat eaters. This is the vegan Margherita option topped with a better-than-average cheese alternative.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's pizzas are available in configurations to please both vegans and meat eaters. This is the vegan Margherita option topped with a better-than-average cheese alternative.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court Suite 102.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court Suite 102.

The house salad at EverGreen Organic Restaurant is topped with a bright berry-based dressing.

The house salad at EverGreen Organic Restaurant is topped with a bright berry-based dressing.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's hamburger may tip the scales at $19, but it's made with organic, grass-fed beef.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant's hamburger may tip the scales at $19, but it's made with organic, grass-fed beef.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court, Suite 102.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court, Suite 102.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court, Suite 102, in Stone Oak.

EverGreen Organic Restaurant is located at 523 Med Court, Suite 102, in Stone Oak.

Review: Grass-fed, vegan goodness grows in Stone Oak

Fortunately for all of our collectively expanding waistlines, food thats good for you is, mercifully, increasingly good to actually eat. And its wholesomeness that shines above all else at EverGreen Organic Restaurant.

The spot opened in late May with a health-conscious menu of smoothies, salads, sandwiches and sides. Oh, and lets not forget the pizza, an option available in both vegan and carnivoristic incarnations.

A recent visit to the weeks-old venture found the dining room empty during lunch hours and oddly devoid of either cooking noises or background music. But the lack of distractions resulted in attentive service and an enthusiastic explanation of the menu complete with a sneak peek of things to come as the shop gets up to speed in the coming weeks.

Fast facts: EverGreen is located in the former home of Extreme Pita, but the space has received a significant makeover with stylish lighting, a sleek front counter and a funky Instagram-friendly black surface on the tables.

On the menu: Lets start at the place many diners are likely to begin: grousing about the prices. EverGreen may have set a record (were still doing our research) with a cheeseburger bearing an MSRP sticker price of $19. Want an order of lasagna instead? Get ready to drop $26. But as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

In this case, youre buying into the belief that sustainably raised, organic and grass-fed meats are worth the higher price tag. And that lasagna? Its a generous portion (made with that same top-dollar beef) billed as a feast for two. Same goes for the salmon platter at $29.

As for the burger, its a generous 8-ounce patty atop a toasted sesame bun. Lettuce, tomato, cheese. You get the idea. And you know what? If you took a bite before enduring that jolt of sticker shock, theres a possibility youd classify it as an entirely serviceable specimen.

Theres plenty to appreciate on EverGreens menu that doesnt break the bank. The appetizer order of calzones was a far more palatable value at $10 and delivered savory depth when stuffed with a rich mixture of well-seasoned ground beef, onion and cheese. And at three hand-made pockets of meaty joy per plate, this is one app that can easily stand in for a main course.

Pizzas takes up a sizable chunk of EverGreens menu. Theyre all priced at $16 with toppings running $2 per. Perhaps most interestingly, the crusts are available in house or vegan doughs. The former, we were told, is made with egg, while the latter is little more than flour, yeast and salt. The vegan margherita came topped with a better-than-most cheese alternative and a nicely crisped crust. The coating of unremarkable red sauce was countered by a fragrant blanket of basil and slices of fresh tomato.

The basic side salad served with our order was a thoughtfully composed blend of lettuces, avocado and herbs topped with a bright fruit-based dressing clearly one of many things to come out of the kitchens blenders. Smoothies ($12 for 20 ounces, $9 for 14 ounces, add $2 for a shot of organic fiber powder) are available in nine mostly familiar flavors such as strawberry banana, blueberry and so on. The signature EverGreen smoothie punches those basics up with the addition of leafy greens resulting in a pleasing puree that doubles as an honest side of veggies.

Expect some changes at EverGreen in the near future. Organic, grass-fed steaks are set to debut in coming weeks and minor tweaks to existing menu items are also planned. In the meantime, grab an order of those calzones and a smoothie for a guilt-free feast.

Location: 523 Med Court, Suite 102, 210-437-1057, evergreenclover.com. Facebook: EverGreen Organic Restaurant.

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.

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