Have you checked the price of almond butter lately? The price is more than some are willing to pay. Why pay ten to twenty dollars for an eight ounce jar of almond butter, when you can make your own? You can buy almonds in bulk for a reasonable price and make your own almond butter for much less than it costs to buy in the store. If you have a food processor, you can make … [Read more...] about How To Make Almond Butter Using a Food Processor
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Avocado Salad with Basil
The avocado gets no love from my family and friends. The look of disgust comes across their faces when I say I like avocado. They can’t imagine anyone eating something green and mushy; it must taste horrible. I say, don’t knock it until you try it, you might be surprised. There are many ways of eating the avocado. There are some people who think the only way you can eat … [Read more...] about Avocado Salad with Basil
Health Facts About Cashews
I usually eat only a few select nuts and seeds and cashews never made the list, but today I include cashews in the list of nuts and seeds I eat. I avoided cashews, mainly because I was afraid of eating too much fat, but the cashew is lower in fat than most nuts. I added cashews to my diet after preparing the egg-less egg salad. I did a little research on cashews and … [Read more...] about Health Facts About Cashews
Egg-Less Egg Salad: Mindful Meals Review
Carolyn Akens, author of Mindful Meals: Recipes for a Healthier Spirit, Soul and Body, sent me her recipe book to review. Thank you Ms. Carolyn for sending me your recipe book. The Mindful Meals recipe book is for those who: eat a plant-based diet need raw vegan recipes eat a clean, whole food plant-based diet anyone interested in eating healthier … [Read more...] about Egg-Less Egg Salad: Mindful Meals Review
Health Facts About Lentils | Slow Cooked Lentil Soup Recipe
Lentils have been around for thousands of years. There is evidence that they were used in the Bronze Age. Lentils are legumes and do not grow wild. Lentils are a great source of protein for those who eat a plant-based diet. Did You Know? Lentils are high in protein, second to soybeans. One cup of cooked lentils has 18 g of protein. Lentils are a good source of … [Read more...] about Health Facts About Lentils | Slow Cooked Lentil Soup Recipe
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 essential for tissue growth and repair … [Read more...] about Quinoa Pilaf from Carolyn’s Recipe Corner