27 1 / 2012
Just because it doesn’t have meat doesn’t mean it’s not tasty.
Bought Archer Farms’ cheese & white wine risotto, added steamed cauliflower, fresh chives, cracked pepper and a dash of the best Parmesan in the U.S. (seriously, pick some up—it’s killer). The result? Highly edible.
24 8 / 2011
"83% of all chicken meat (including organic and antibiotic-free brands) is infected with either cambylobacter or salmonella at the time of purchase."
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23 8 / 2011
The most perfect black bean hummus platter from Minneapolis’ Muddy Waters.
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20 8 / 2011
Bill Clinton went vegan.
Former President Clinton now considers himself a vegan. He’s dropped more than 20 pounds, and he says he’s healthier than ever. His dramatic dietary transformation took almost two decades and came about only after a pair of heart procedures and some advice from a trusted doctor.
The former president’s goal is to avoid any food that could damage his blood vessels. His dietary guides are Ornish and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., who directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Both doctors have concluded that a plant-based diet can prevent and, in some cases, actually reverse heart disease.
“It’s turning a ship around before it hits the iceberg, but I think we’re beginning to turn it around,” Clinton said.
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17 8 / 2011
Lentil Taco Salad
Cooked lentils with taco seasoning, onions, tomatoes, and grated mozzarella
Baby romaine, avocado, and plain greek style yogurt
Blue corn tortilla chips
My friend Allie (of this Tumblr namesake) recommended lentil tacos when I first became a vegetarian. They’re delicious, but mine definitely weren’t as pretty as hers.
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17 8 / 2011
Recommended: Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes
I love this cookbook. The black bean quinoa salad tastes like a Chipotle burrito bowl!
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15 8 / 2011
A few weeks ago I discovered the goodness that is Ecopolitan. (For reference, I ordered the Rawvioli and my friend ordered the Green Burrito.) It easily became my new restaurant crush as it’s one of the few places with a completely DELICIOUS raw, vegan menu. If you’re not in the Minneapolis area, you should still check out the website so you can get the 7-day menu planner. What’s not to love about a place with a mission statement like this?
“Eating should make sense and be simple. It should bring health and wellness to your mind, body, spirit, and your community. Believe that people can change and improve their conditions of life. Be gentle with yourself, and those around you. Commit to making a difference, even if it’s only a small one to begin with. This is the mission of Ecopolitan.”
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13 8 / 2011
Women's Health Discusses Eco-Friendliness...
I’m glad that this information is being discussed in widely-read publications!
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10 8 / 2011
This is pretty awesome—portion control plates courtesy of in.gredients’ stellar blog. Think of how easy it’d be to teach kids how to correctly formulate their diet if families used these color-coded plates at each meal!
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