Podcast #50: What is Joy & How Joy Can Improve Your Health

January 13, 2019

Positive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life and a greater sense of well being. If you are reading this, then you already are seeking to live a healthier lifestyle,  and a healthy lifestyle brings longevity.  We talk so much about living longer but do we ask ourselves enough “why do we want…

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Spicy Broccoli Pasta with A Lemon Breadcrumb Flavor Bomb

October 3, 2018

This roasted, dairy-free, low caloric, spicy broccoli pasta topped off with a lemon breadcrumb flavor bomb is a quick and easy dish the entire family will love. How easy? Well, all you need to do is roast your broccoli and seasoning for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook your pasta and combine your flavor bomb ingredients. That’s…

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Vegan Corn Fritters with Zucchini & Sweet Corn

August 24, 2018

I call these fresh vegan corn fritters “end of summer deliciousness on a plate.”  But don’t worry, these can be made any time of year with frozen organic sweet corn. As most of us know, there is nothing like a cob of sweet corn in the summer, but there is a lot of confusion about…

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Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Caesar Dressing

August 2, 2018

This rich, creamy and tangy vegan chickpea salad sandwich will satiate any palette. Loaded with healthy ingredients and high in protein. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a versatile legume that blends well into a variety of dishes. In today’s vegan chickpea salad sandwich, I processed the chickpeas into a smoother texture, but still…

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Easy Baked Tofu with Gluten-Free Coconut Panko Breadcrumb Crust

February 16, 2018

Before we discuss this golden brown and crispy, easy baked tofu, I want to address the subject of soy. Soy gets a bad rap. Tofu, soy milk, edamame, miso, and tempeh are high in nutrients including protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium. The most significant confusion about soy is that many people think it contains estrogen.…

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Vegan Black Bean Burger with Beets & Quinoa & Gluten-Free

November 15, 2017

For the past couple of years, I have been on a quest to create the perfect vegan black bean burger. After many different attempts, I believe that I may have accomplished my goal with this vegan black bean burger with quinoa and beets. Burgers made with animal protein have lots of sticky saturated fats which…

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Vegan Bean Chili With Creamy Cannellini Beans, Green Chiles & Spinach

October 17, 2016

  Halloween is right around the corner and there is something I always do to prepare for that busy night.  I make a big batch of my vegan bean chili with creamy cannellini beans, roasted green chiles, and spinach. A Halloween night meal should be simple and forgiving.  Meaning you can make it a day or…

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Podcast #12: How A GFCF Diet Can Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

June 28, 2016

Today’s podcast discusses the benefits of a gluten-free, casein-free,  GFCF diet,  for children with autism spectrum disorder. Gut disorders are one of the most common medical conditions associated with autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that children with autism are three to five times more likely to suffer from chronic gastrointestinal disorders.  Researchers…

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