There is nothing like starting your day with the nutritional bonanza of the chia seed. Did you know chia seeds are considered one of the healthiest and most beneficial foods on the planet? A one ounce serving of chia seeds contains 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. They also contain more…
A sweet potato is one of the easiest, inexpensive, and most satisfying foods you can eat. Did you know a sweet potato has 1000 times more vitamin A than a white potato? Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and helps all your organs work properly. The pack a wallop of health benefits…
Black Bean Chili in Tortilla Bowls “Insanity: Eating black beans over and over again and expecting yourself to get tired of them.” ~Albert Einstein I adore black beans because they are a vegan’s dream food. Not only are they packed with 15 grams of protein and dietary fiber per cup, they are also considered a…
Before we discuss this simple and delicious cannellini bean salad, I had an interesting conversation yesterday with a man in the cash register line at Whole Foods. Me, always the inquisitive one, noticed he was purchasing a six-pack of plant-based Tofurkey Brats. I immediately asked him if he was vegan. He said no and went on…
Rustic Italian Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Raisins & Toasted Walnuts If you cherish pasta like I do, I think you will love this plant-based, high protein rustic Italian pasta with heirloom tomatoes, walnuts, capers and olives. A mouthful but a delectable mouthful. I especially loved the addition of the raisins because they added a sweetness…
Hummus & Hemp Seeds Pita Pocket I discovered this hummus and hemp seeds pita pocket recipe in an old issue of Vegetarian Times. Of course, I made a few of changes. I removed all the olive oil and replaced it with lemon juice and increased the amount of hemp seeds. Hemp seeds are my new favorite…
I’ve never met a vegan who didn’t love themselves. When I say that I don’t mean conceited, narcissistic love, I mean self-love. Six months ago a dear friend of mind stopped eating meat and dairy. It really took me by surprise because I have never known her to take care of herself. She is overweight, depressed…
Creamy Pinto Beans with Quinoa & Sliced Avocado My dear friend Jen shared this creamy pinto bean recipe with me last week. The originator of the recipe was her nanny Patty who is wonderful Mexican cook. There was something about the simple preperation of the beans and the extended cooking time that created a rich…
Grilled Tofu & Vegetable Shish Kebab with Cold Rice Salad Everything we choose to consume will directly or indirectly affect our organs, and some foods we consume will affect us more than others. Here are five of the most important organs in our body, and the foods that can put us on the fast track to…
I have been vegan for over three years and in that time I have only made one or two seitan recipes. If you are not familiar with seitan (pronounced “say-tan”) it is a traditional Japanese food made by rinsing the starch away from wheat and retaining the protein. You are left with a meat-like texture and…
