Tag: "Recipes"
Quinoa Pilaf from Carolyn’s Recipe Corner
Quinoa is known is the “gold of Inca.” It is a good choice for those who eat a plant-based diet. Here’s a more information about quinoa: Gluten-free Helps sustain energy Promotes vitality High in protein. Complete protein and has all 9 amino acids *Good choice for vegans High in the amino acid lysine, which is [...]
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Put An End to Gas, By Sprouting Your Beans
Most people who eat a plant-based diet, eat beans/ legumes and the beans serve as good sources of nutrients, fiber and protein. Unfortunately, some people cannot tolerate beans because they are hard on the digestive system, which results in flatulence. A little flatulence is normal, but too much flatulence is not good for the person [...]
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Baked Sweet Potato with Lime and Cilantro
This is a recipe from Chef Carolyn Akens. The Sweet Potato The sweet potato is good for the eliminative system, but a little more difficult to digest than the white potato. It contains a a lot of vitamin A and is a good source of niacin. The Lime Limes are good for the relief of [...]
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How To Make Soy Yogurt At Home
By: +Katie Kaleita, writer for Vitacost.com Greek style, fruit on the bottom, low sugar, fat free - the supermarket is stocked with many different varieties of yogurt. But for those who have an allergy or sensitivity to dairy, yogurt is usually a no-no. If you’ve been missing out, why not make your own dairy-free yogurt at home? Here’s a quick & simple recipe [...]
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A vegetarian diet does not need to spell disaster to your health
This is a guest post written by Paul Darlow. Yes, you did read that correctly. The person writing it seems to be implying that not only could eating a vegetarian diet spell disaster to your health, but also that there is a general pre-conception out there that this indeed would be the case. It’s [...]
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Walnut Pear Torte from Carolyn’s Recipe Corner (raw vegan dessert)
Dessert anyone? Today, from Carolyn’s recipe corner is the Walnut Pear Torte. This is no ordinary dessert, because it is not cooked and has ingredients that are healthier for you. Let’s get to cooking or should I say, “un-cooking.” Walnut Pear Torte Adapted from recipe by Renee Loux Ingredients Walnut Crust 2 cups walnut [...]
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Steamed Turnip Greens with Mushrooms
One day I steamed turnip greens, but for some reason, I added a few sliced button mushrooms in the mix. I am happy to tell you that the turnip greens and mushrooms were a hit. There are some people who think that when you a plant-based diet, that you do not many options, but [...]
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