A lot of individuals think that they just would not have the time to become vegetarians. This is because if you cut the meat out of a standard diet, you will become undernourished. You need to replace the nutrients and vitamins accessible from meat with the same or equivalent nutrients and vitamins in other foodstuffs like lentils, beans, pulses, nuts and legumes.
The leading causes of death in the majority of places are heart sickness and tumours. As we all get obese & sicker they are being diagnosed in younger and younger age ranges.
Do you love having fresh herbs to add to your favorite recipes during the cold winter months? The problem is how do you keep them fresh if you don’t use them up in a recipe? The Prepara Herb Savor is the answer. It will keep your fresh herbs fresh for up to three weeks! It …
There are lots of books available at the local book store or online regarding living a more sustainable life style. Here is list of a few of the eco-friendly ones on eating and minimzing your impact on the planet. In the The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan explores the hot-button …
Ever wonder where you can get energy efficient refrigerators, find a recycling center near you, read eco friendly news, and find which companies are going green. Here is a list that might help you solve that problem. Shopping for appliances, beauty products or green retailers then try these online sources: Greener Choices – launched on …
I couldn’t resist adding this commercial to the blog. It may not be about vegetarian eating, but it certainly made me smile while I was watching the commercial. The TV advertisement is for the ISUZU Gemini and was done about 20 years ago. This ad did not use computer graphics, those cars were really ‘flying’ …
Enzymes are complex protein molecules found in every cell of our bodies that facilitate specific tasks like producing energy, rebuilding cells, breaking down fats and nutrients, or exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Digestive enzymes produced by the body and also found in raw fruits and vegetables like pineapples, papaya and sprouts are responsible for helping …
Raw pumpkin seeds, those castoffs from your jack-o-lantern, are one of the most nutritious and flavorful seeds. They contain calcium, which can help protect bones, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, which can balance cholesterol levels and lessen inflammation, and vitamin K, great for promoting normal blood clotting (which helps when you cut yourself). Pumpkin seeds …
I came across a neat little website the other day called Take a Fruit Break. This website is designed to help children make better food choices by advertising fruit in school cafeterias, magazines and TV advertising. The campaign was developed for the Ekaya Institute as a means to help fight the dramatic increases in childhood …
Processed People features in-depth discussions with leading health experts detailing why so many of us are sick, and offers solutions to our current devastating health crisis. Tragically, many Americans are victims of a “health care” system and way of life which are devastating to our overall well-being. To those running our system, the bottom line …
There are so many different types of fruits in the world but most of us stay to the basics: apples, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, pears, grapes, pineapple, cherries and plums. But what about all that “exotic” fruit that comes from many places around the globe? What do they taste like? And more importantly, what kind of …
3 cups cooked quinoa 3 green onions ¾ cup baby bok choy 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted ¼ cup silvered almonds ¼ cup chopped celery Rinse 1 ½ cups of quinoa in a fine sieve in warm water; heat pot on high heat and then add drained quinoa; stir till moisture is gone and then …
Kohlrabi is often called the German Turnip and is a mixture of the German word for cabbage and turnip. Although Kohlrabi has been created by artificial selection its origin comes from cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens and brussels sprouts. The one thing they have in common: they all come from the wild cabbage plant. …
Disclaimer: Not all celebrities that appear here may still be vegetarians. However, aren’t you curious to know if your favorite movie star, celebrity, athlete or musician is a vegetarian? Song: On Fire, by Switchfoot. Social Bookmarking
There are so many different types of fruits in the world but most of us stay to the basics: apples, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, pears, grapes, pineapple, cherries and plums. But what about all that “exotic” fruit that comes from many places around the globe? What do they taste like? And more importantly, what kind of …
There are so many different types of fruits in the world but most of us stay to the basics: apples, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, pears, grapes, pineapple, cherries and plums. But what about all that “exotic” fruit that comes from many places around the globe? What do they taste like? And more importantly, what kind of …
An unflattering look inside America’s corporate controlled food industry. Social Bookmarking
Are you looking for an alternative to fast food? Do you want to go back to having more nutritious food? Then you might want to check out the website, Slow Food at http://www.slowfood.com. According to Slow Food’s website they are a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast …
Hemp seeds and hemp oil are highly nutritious foods and are an important source of essential fats (Omega-6 and Omega-3). These fats should be part of a healthy diet as they cannot be made by the body. Essential fats are required for the formation of healthy cell membranes, the development and function of the brain …
Consider looking at the food labels when you are shopping to avoid the following twelve food additives that have been linked to various diseases: Sodium nitrite BHA & BHT Propyl gallate Monosodium glutamate Trans fats Aspartame Acesulfame-K Food colorings (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) Olestra Potassium bromate White sugar Sodium chloride (salt) Sodium nitrite is a …
There are so many different types of fruits in the world but most of us stay to the basics: apples, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, pears, grapes, pineapple, cherries and plums. But what about all that “exotic” fruit that comes from many places around the globe? What do they taste like? And more importantly, what kind of …
According to a British study, vegetarians may develop less blood, bladder and stomach cancer than non-vegetarians. More than 61,000 people over 12 years were studied. Factors such as smoking, alcohol use and obesity were taken into consideration. The study found that vegetarians contracted less cancer over those who eat meat or fish or both. The …
According to Annie Leonard who spent 10 years travelling and tracking where stuff comes from and where it all ends up, the cost of our stuff is more than we pay for it. From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most …
This was the first vegetarian cook book I ever bought and I’m happy to say that I have found the information very useful and the recipes easy to prepare and delicious. As stated on the back cover of Becoming Vegetarian: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Vegetarian Diet by Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis, …
Are you trying to become a vegetarian and can’t quite cut out eating meat? Then why not try a transition diet and start by cutting out meat, one day a week. Pick any day of the week and decide to have only meatless meals. What can you eat you say? While there are lots of …
