Vegan Diet Infographic Want to know how to be healthy and cruelty-free? No worries—eating vegan is easy! Get all your answers and more with PETA’s “Wondering About a Vegan Diet?” infographic, and don’t forget to share this infographic on Facebook. Are you ready to eat healthy? Pledge to go vegan for 30 days! Embed “Wondering About a Vegan Diet?” <a href=” src=” width=”720″ border=”0″><p>Wondering About a Vegan Diet?
Wishful Chef - Cooking Simple Foods & DrinksGreen Smoothies Archives » Wishful Chef If you haven’t had goji berries before, they are a great snack and also work really well in smoothies. They’re sweet, healthy and rich in antioxidants and Vitamin A. Make sure you soak the goji berries in water before blending. This will plump them up, release their juices and allows for easy blending. I mixed in some celery, bananas and mango chunks, resulting in a bright orange color, similar to my vegan goji berry shake. 57 Health Benefits of Going Vegan | Nursing Schools : LPN RN BSN MSN : Online Nursing Degree Vegans are frequently misunderstood as fringe eaters with an unnatural passion for animal rights. While many vegans do feel passionately about animals, its time for others to see that a vegan diet and lifestyle go way beyond animal rights. Following a healthy, balanced vegan diet ensures a host of health benefits as well as prevention of some of the major diseases striking people in North America. Read these blogs to find out about the health benefits or going vegan or just provide better information to your patients. Nutrition All of the following nutritional benefits come from a vegan diet full of foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and soy products. Reduced saturated fats. Disease Prevention Eating a healthy vegan diet has shown to prevent a number of diseases. Cardiovascular disease. Physical Benefits In addition to good nutrition and disease prevention, eating vegan also provides many physical benefits. Body Mass Index. Too Much in the American Diet
Festive Romaine and Apple Green Smoothie with Cinnamon [This post is part of my Green Smoothie series] Ever heard of a green smoothie with cinnamon? No, neither have I! In order to keep up with the festive theme of the last few weeks, I’ve tried to come up with a “holiday green smoothie”. Romaine and Apple Cinnamon Green Smoothie Recipe 1/2-1 bunch romaine lettuce, roughly chopped1-2 apples, chopped1 banana, chopped1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup water1 cup iceIn a blender, combine romaine, apple, banana, cinnamon, ice and water. [This post is part of my Green Smoothie series]
Let Food Be Your Medicine ‘Tis the season once again, cold and flu season that is. Drastic changes in the weather, being closed up indoors, and generally feeling rundown can all lead to a serious case of the sniffles. If you run the other way when you see someone sneeze, or hide out when you hear a cough- it’s time to arm your body against cold and flu bugs from the inside out. Don’t give the flu a fighting chance by powering up with immune boosting foods. Even though it seems most people get sick during the fall and winter months, Mother Nature is (like always) one step ahead of us. Most of the beautiful produce in season this time of year also happens to provide great sources of immune boosting nutrients. Vitamin A: Studies have found that Vitamin A can reduce both the incidence and seriousness of infection by improving the body’s antibody response1. Zinc: Another popular immune booster, zinc accelerates the growth of immune cells while slowing the reproduction of the cold-cause rhinovirus3,4. Resources:
I've Got The Power Getting The Protein You Need Photo by Kelly Rossiter Hands down, the number one response I get from people when I mention that my children are both vegetarian is "but how do they get enough protein?" Getting your daily requirement of protein is actually pretty easy. In fact, if you are eating meat, chances are you are consuming more protein than you need. Eating any kind of balanced diet simply requires a little thought and a well stocked pantry. Just a cursory look through my cupboards and refrigerator revealed quinoa , green lentils , red lentils , dried chickpeas, canned chickpeas, dried kidney beans , canned kidney beans , canned navy beans , dried yellow split peas, dried black beans , tofu , eggs , cheese , cottage cheese , peanut butter , almonds, cashews , pine nuts and walnuts . This recipe was very easy and absolutely fantastic. Photo by Kelly Rossiter Baked Quinoa with Spinach and Cheese 1. 2. 3. 4. From the New York Times
"Why I Became A Vegetarian" People ask me almost every single day "WHY are you a vegetarian?"-- and then they share their desire but struggle to eat less meat. This blog isn't an attempt to convert your meat eating ways, but since you decided to check it out.. I can share with you how I eat and live. Just a little background, I haven't always been a vegetarian. I grew up eating meat here & there but for the most part, I didn't eat meat on a regular basis. This is me right after the month diet in 2006! I continued to eat meat for a few more years and everything changed in 2010. Through my research of eating better-- Vegetarians have been reported to have lower body mass indices than non-vegetarians, as well as lower rates of death from ischemic heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and lower rates of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and prostate and colon cancer. I know that in order to do what God called me to do, I need energy. 1. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9. Sweet Potato Biscuits 2. 3.
5 Day Green Smoothie Challenge I was recently inspired by Holly to try out the whole green smoothie thing. I love vegetables even though I probably don't eat them as often as I should. I also had never tried making a smoothie with greens before, so I wanted to try it out-for fun and health. Good news-green smoothies are awesome! Since this was my first encounter with the whole thing I started small with a five day challenge. Day 1: I made a smoothie of 2 cups blueberries, 1/2 a banana, 2 big handfuls of spinach and 1 cup of water. Day 2: I made a smoothie of 2 apples (one gala and one granny smith), 2 big handfuls of spinach, 1 cup water and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Day 3: I made a smoothie of 1 cup raspberries, 1/3 cup coconut flakes, 2 big handfuls of spinach and 1 cup water. Day 4: I made a smoothie of 1 1/2 cups sliced peaches, 2 big handfuls of spinach, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 cup raw oats and 1 cup water. All berries and the peaches were frozen and slightly thawed before use.
10 in 10 Healthy Challenge: Healthy Snack Ideas I love planning and organizing. I like to know what is going on months in advance. I am really not the spontaneous type. If it is not in the “plan” I tend to freak out. Planning is key when it comes to healthy eating. Select foods that satisfy your hunger and provide your body with energy and important nutrients. Fruits and vegetables. Here are a few of my favorite snacks: Natural peanut butter or almond butter with apple slices, banana slices, or celery sticks.Fresh or frozen berries with yogurt. Just make sure you watch your portion sizes. What do you like to snack on? If you are participating in the 10 in 10 Challenge, how is it going? Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie | Vegan Nutella Smoothie It is Valentine's Day this week, and I have been saving my most decadent "make your sweetheart weak at the knees" chocolate hazelnut shake for this occasion. Valentine's Day is a fabulous excuse to spoil yourself and your special somebody, and this "liquid nutella" delivers in spectacular fashion. I am going to offer a disclaimer right off the bat and say that this is NOT a low-calorie "healthy" smoothie. This shake is luxurious, decadent, and ALL about the FUN! I used homemade raw unsweetened hazelnut milk as the base for this smoothie. Join me and indulge this week.