Monthly Archives: November, 2011

Cranberries: Incredible, Versatile Fruit

I have changed my header to represent the glorious cranberry. Here is an article praising its wonders. http://www.vegkitchen.com/tips/cranberries/

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Faking It

How can a Vegan make sure they are getting enough protein and iron without the added fat and salt that some “meat alternative” foods add. These unhealthy additives that only offer “taste” benefits, can both sabotage diet and health. Here is a great site from “Runner’s World“. Hope you find it informative and helpful. Soybeans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soybean “Are veggie burgers and …

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Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing

Here is a tasty alternative for a meatless Thanksgiving dish. Vegan Stuffing Ingredients: 10 cups 1/2 inch bread cubes from 1 lb firm wh wheat or other sandwich bread 2 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (2 – 3 cloves) 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 cups finely chopped …

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Favorite Vegan Recipes: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Recipe submitted by VeganRun, 01/15/10 Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili and Burrito Filling Ingredients (use vegan versions): 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves or garlic, minced 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes zest and juice of one lime 3 (15-ounce) cans black …

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Law of Attraction

“Like Attracts Like” is a philosophical belief that positive energy attracts positive energy as well as negative energy attracting negative energy.  In other words, a thought is like a magnetic force that will bring the thinker what is focused on in a day-to-day process. Movies such as “The Secret” from the self-help book by Rhonda Byrne and …

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Fat, Sick and Almost Dead…

(Synopsis taken from Netflix)  “Focusing on two men whose bodies have been trashed by steroids, obesity and illness, this documentary chronicles the rigorous healing path — including a two-month diet of fruits and vegetables — that both attempt in a bid to rescue their health.” I watched this video concerning the journeys of Joe Cross …

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Healthy Living at 56!

Here you will find a way to live and eat healthy. I am not a nutritionist, a doctor or even a personal trainer. I just know what has worked for me. I turned 56 last month and I am thin, healthy, happy and feel like a kid. Keep coming back to find out how I do it.

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