Adapted from a recipe by Rick Bayless. These tasty tacos are so good that you can serve them to your meat-eating friends as an example of just how delicious plant-based whole foods can be! Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: • 1 bunch of Swiss chard, approx. 12 oz. Alternately, 10 oz. fresh spinach can be…
Every spring and autumn, millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. For some people these allergies manifest as occasional sneezes or watery eyes. For many, reactions to pollens and other allergens are much more severe, and can include migraines, sore throats, and constant congestion. Prescription drugs designed to treat allergy symptoms aren’t a great solution…
Focusing on weight loss as a means to wellness goes against the grain for me. While I recognize that many (if not most) Westerners need to lose weight, I’ve never liked to focus on that aspect of health. It’s too easy for people to get wrapped up in numbers like scale weight, calories, minutes spent…
In This Issue: 1) Longevity Study 2) Weight Loss to Wellness 3) Banishing Seasonal Allergies 4) Swiss Chard and Caramelized Onion Tacos Dear Reader, Spring is here! This year one of my Spring Cleaning projects is focused internally. In my ongoing quest to maintain a healthy weight, I want to continue to cleanse my…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about beans but were afraid to ask I’m often asked about why it’s good to cook your own dried beans, rather than using canned beans for your favorite recipes. While it’s fine to have a few cans of beans in the cupboard for when you’re in a pinch, dried…
There’s a secret ingredient in this recipe that gives it a creamy, luscious consistency but which is totally good for you: avocado! Before you stop reading because the idea of avocado and chocolate is too weird, remember that avocado is very mildly flavored, so even small kids who think they don’t like it won’t even…
Rich flavors and interesting spices keep plant-based recipes exciting (though clean, raw vegetables are yummy, too!). This warming, creamy soup is both spicy and sweet, and is perfect with a salad as a hearty, wholesome winter meal. Ingredients • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste • 2½ cups pumpkin puree…
A woman I know, who has a very smart physician, told me about something her doctor said when she last saw him. “Doctor,” my friend began, “I’ve been hearing so much about problems with a vegan diet. Angelina Jolie said that she was a vegan for years and it almost killed her. Now she eats…
One question I hear over and over again is: how can a person following a plant-based, whole-food diet get enough calcium, given that they’re not consuming dairy? It’s important to note that eating dairy or drinking milk is not actually the best way to get calcium in the diet. In fact, research suggests quite the…
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