Vegan Fettuccini Alfredo Serves 4 Adapted from http://www.jessainscough.com/2014/04/foodie-friday-angela-liddon/ Ingredients 4 c cauliflower 2 c spinach 1 c baby portabella mushrooms, sliced ½ c peas ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp minced garlic ½ cup unsweetened and un-flavored almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice) … Continued
2 cups cooked quinoa (preferably cooked in vegetable stock, cooled to room temperature) 4 green onions, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh fennel (bulb and fronds, optional) ½ red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped ¼ cup sliced black olives, such as Kalamata (optional) 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 2 -3 tablespoons … Continued
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer (that affects both men and women) in the United States, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Though family history can increase one’s risk of colon cancer, the majority of people who are diagnosed have no family history … Continued
Strawberry Peach Tart 4-6 servings Adapted from http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/08/14/rustic-strawberry-peach-tart/ Ingredients FILLING 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, sliced (not frozen) 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (not frozen) 2 Tablespoons agave 1 teaspoon vanilla extract CRUST 1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (careful not to overmeasure) 3 Tablespoons agave 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold unsalted vegan … Continued
These cookies are treats filled with tricks to make them healthy. Oats are a good source of Beta Glucans, a key nutrient in boosting immune function. All-purpose flour has been replaced with whole-wheat pastry flour, a light, whole-grain alternative. The cookies are naturally sweetened with Agave Nectar and some of the fat has been replaced … Continued
Our post this past Saturday linked to a blog entry based on the findings of a 2006 study by Rowan Chlebowski and colleagues, a study that looked at the impact of a low-fat diet on breast cancer patients. At the time this study was published, it reported an average 24% decline in risk of death … Continued
This past Tuesday, we were alerted by a press release from www.consumerlab.com that the Attorney General for the State of New York had announced that – based on a DNA analysis of specific herbal medicines at four major retailers – the state of New York was asking retailers to remove these supplements from their shelves. … Continued
One of our readers posted a question in response to our recent blog on wheat: “What are your thoughts on the use of glyphosate in GMO varieties?” The question about glyphosate and GMO varieties in relation to wheat comes about from a scientific paper titled “Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: celiac sprue and gluten … Continued
Antipasto Avocado Cucumber Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cucumbers, lightly peeled and quartered 1 haas avocado, ripe, diced 1 can (12oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 shallot, diced fine ½ lemon juice, squeezed litghtly ¼ c cilantro, chopped fine 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp white wine vinegar Salt and pepper … Continued
Is Wheat Really the Enemy it’s Being Portrayed As? Wheat has become the latest dietary villain, blamed as the cause for just about every malaise you can imagine, including acne, chronic fatigue and depression. Opponents of wheat have coined the phrase “wheat belly,” pointing a finger at wheat as the cause of excess belly fat. … Continued