Many people believe that restricting animal protein from a child’s diet is dangerous. Meanwhile, there has been a dramatic rise in chronic disease in children because of the increase in childhood obesity. According to a report released in August by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there is a pressing need for children to…
August 18, 2014 – National Serendipity Day It was one of those days. I was in a bad place. My life as I knew it felt over and I didn’t know what to do so I went to the movies. It was such a happenstance that I choose the movie “Forks Over Knives.” I hadn’t…
I don’t eat many store bought granola or energy bars because of the high amounts of oil and sodium. For example, I was reading the ingredients of a very popular brand of protein bar targeted to women and here is what I found; organic cane syrup, dried cane syrup, palm kernel oil and the sodium…
Happy Mother’s Day everyone. I believe the best gift you can give your Mom for Mother’s Day is an opportunity to enjoy a delicious plant-based meal like these yummy poblano home fries and tofu scramble with spicy bloody mary sauce. Who knows? One meal could be the catalyst for more healthy, vegan meals in your Mom’s…
Red Quinoa Pancakes with Golden Gooseberries OK, I admit it. I am quinoa crazy. I just can’t get enough of this inexpensive super nutritious grain. Lately, I have been buying black and red quinoa to compliment the colors of other ingredients. I also think there is a subtle difference in taste and my palette says…
Oscar Night “Green With Envy” Power Smoothie Juicing is extremely popular with the Hollywood crowd, and Wolfgang Puck is kicking off this year’s Oscar party by handing out this fresh, green, organic power smoothie. Personally, I don’t juice and don’t have the proper equipment, but a food processor or blender works fine with some added…
Woke up this morning famished, so I decided to make a big plate of delicious vegan blueberry pancakes. I used to consider pancakes an indulgence but not anymore. Now I know you can make fluffy, delicious pancakes without eggs and milk. These are especially delightful during blueberry season. Blueberries are so nutritious and among the world’s…
I love breakfast, and there is never a day that I go without it. When I first became vegan, I missed my egg whites in the morning, but over time I have found so many yummy replacements like this roasted winter vegetable hash with grilled tofu. I f you don’t like tofu, you could crumble…
Golden Pumpkin Bread with Rolled Oats and Walnuts So I have been experiencing a recurring theme in my life. It is not a bad thing but I am baffled by what it means, and I would love to know what the universe is trying to tell me. Perhaps you guys can help. It all started…
I absolutely love farro. Farro is one of the oldest cultivated grains on our planet and has twice the fiber and protein than wheat. There is also a carbohydrate in this grain called cyanogenic glucosides which is found to stimulate the immune system, lower cholesterol and help maintain blood sugar levels. While farro does contain gluten,…
