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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]