Did you know that Americans consume an average of 400 million cups of coffee per day? A survey recently conducted by the National Coffee Association and The Specialty Coffee Association of America shows that 65 percent of the 400 million also prefer to add sugar and/or cream to their coffee. So, what’s the big deal? [...]
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October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, a time that reminds us to be mindful of our health before diving headfirst into the cookie jar. A vegetarian diet presents a lot of advantages because many meat-free foods such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes are high-fiber, and low-fat and free from harmful chemicals. In addition, a vegetarian diet [...]
Remember, all the exercise in the world won’t help you lose weight if you don’t change the way you eat. Just because it is a holiday does not mean you can take a healthy eating holiday. Plan right and eat well during vacations and holidays too! Healthy 4th of July BBQ Recipe Options, done Raw [...]
Non-Commital Foodie? Be a Part-Time Vegan! It’s relatively common knowledge that eating vegan is good for you (to lower cholesterol, lose weight, gain energy…even ask Oprah!) – but veganism is definitely a HUGE commitment. That’s why there’s The Part-Time Vegan: 201 Yummy Recipes that Put the Fun in Flexitarian, a vibrant new cookbook for people [...]
There has long been a debate in the yoga community back and forth about the meaning, implementation, and scope of ahimsa – non-violence. I side with the theory that non-violence pertains to your diet as well. Many believe that “humane” meat is non-violent but in the end regardless of how the animal lived its life, [...]
If you read my blog and take a gander at the recipes then you know that I use Earth Balance in my cooking. It is conveniently labeled vegan right on the tub and Non-GMO. Now Earth Balance® Proudly Sponsors First National Non-GMO Month. Read more about Non-GMO, The Non-GMO Project a non-profit, and Earth Balance
We are having a bit of a long summer here in Chicagoland, so I decided to pay homage to the freshness of summer and add a little spicy kick from all of my Zumba Classes this week and of course Penzey’s Spices, because I have now become a spice snob.
