Salad dressings are generally based on oil, vinegar (or lemon) and sugar. Oil-free dressings are generally very high in sugar and sodium. They do little to enhance the nutritional value of salad. These dressings are whole-food based so much more nutrient-dense than store-bought dressing. The fat comes from seeds or nuts and the sweetness from […]
Graphic from “Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition” (2014) and from“Becoming Vegan: Express Edition” (2013), both by Registered Dietitians Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina, Book Publishing Co. This vegan food guide was designed to ensure that your diet provides all the nutrients you need for good health. While following the guidelines provided will ensure most nutrients, some deserve special
Many people who are on a budget believe that eating healthy is next to impossible. With the escalating cost of fruits and vegetables, they opt for processed foods such as boxed macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles or white rice and canned meat. Eating out usually means fast food such as burgers, fries, tacos, or
Cashew -Pear Cream (cream or whipping cream substitute) This is the healthiest, most delicious replacement available for whipping cream. Use in a breakfast bowl, on fruit salad, on pumpkin pie, apple crisp, baked or grilled fruit or other desserts. 1 x 15 oz can or jar of pears in water or juice or about
Methionine is an essential amino acid — one of the building blocks of protein that cannot be produced by the human body so must come from our food. It is one of two sulfur-containing amino acids (the other is cysteine). Methionine is an intermediary in the synthesis of cysteine, carnitine, taurine, and other compounds.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies Makes 24-28 cookies. 1 cup (250 ml) dates, pitted, packed 1/3 cup (80 ml) boiling water 1 cup (250 ml) natural peanut butter (if very thick, thin with 1-3 Tbsp oil) 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1/4-1/2 tsp (1-2 ml) salt 1/3 cup (80 ml) ground
I keep jars of lentil soup in the fridge as a staple. Lentils are great sources of protein and iron and they require no presoaking! 1 large sweet onion, diced 1 large red pepper, diced 1 medium potato, diced (optional) 3 tomatoes, diced 2 cups (500 ml) red lentils 4 large garlic cloves,
In my opinion, soy is not only safe, but potentially beneficial. Soy has a long history of use in Asia, and within vegetarian populations throughout the world. Two of the healthiest, long-lived populations in the world – the Okinawan Japanese and the Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda California – are
Kale chips make a great, nutrient-dense snack. Even picky little eaters will gobble them up. You can use just about any dressing to flavor the chips. For super simple kale chips, sprinkle on a little avocado oil (1 Tbsp/15 ml), tamari (1 Tbsp/15 ml) and lemon juice, lime juice or balsamic vinegar (2-3 Tbsp/30-45 ml). Toss
These crackers are absolutely delicious, and nutritious. They bear little resemblance to boxed commercial crackers. I find that many of the healthier crackers on the market are difficult to digest – perhaps long cooking times cause this. These crackers are made from vegetables and seeds with herbs for seasoning – no flour, no oil, no