Red Lentil Miso Soup: Makes 6 1/2 cups Miso is a Japanese fermented paste made from soybeans, salt and grain – most commonly rice or barley – and a living culture that is used to initiate the fermentation process. The nutrient-rich soybeans are made more digestible by fermentation. Miso can be used to flavour many different …
NUTRISPEAK by Vesanto Melina In creating recipes, it is my great pleasure to collaborate with expert chef Joseph Forest; the process allows me to improve my sensory awareness of food, something dietitian training didn’t include. During our exchanges, Joseph has become fascinated with the field of nutrition, which I bring to the table, and …
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Jimi Sitko gets up at 4 most mornings, works out two to four hours a day and can bench-press nearly twice his weight. He has a shaved head and a brightly colored tattoo on his left arm, and he can easily be mistaken for a Marine separated from his platoon. His apartment …
Bill Clinton was interviewed regarding his reasons for going vegan. He became a vegan, lost 24 pounds and healed himself while not ingesting any cholesterol.
Ellen Degeneres gives her reasons for being vegan. This clip is well worth watching! In her interview, Ellen refers to the film Earthlings. (This is a 1 hour 35 minute film.)
Recipe: Black Bean Soup Summary: Makes 6 cups (4 servings) Ingredients 1 cup diced carrot 250 mL 1 cup diced celery 250 mL 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL 3 cups cooked black turtle beans or black beans 750 mL 4 cups vegetable stock 1 L …
Recipe: African Stew Summary: Makes 4 small or 2 hearty servings Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 cups water or vegetable stock from cubes or powder 2 cups peeled, diced yams or sweet potatoes 1-2 cups canned, drained chick-peas 1 cup brown or white rice 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup peanut butter …
Recipe: Hummus Summary: Makes 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 cups cooked or canned chick-peas 1/3 cup tahini 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup water or the cooking water from the chick-peas 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt (less if using canned beans) Pinch cayenne pepper 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley …
Recipe: Kale Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing Summary: Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients Dressing: 1 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 tsp sesame oil (optional) 2 Tbsp sesame tahini 2 Tbsp miso 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Bragg’s or tamari 4 dates, pitted, soaked cayenne or black pepper, to taste Salad: 1 …
Recipe: Kale and Red Pepper Holly Ring Summary: Makes about 4 servings Ingredients 6 cups thinly sliced kale greens 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper 2 tbsp flaxseed oil or olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce Instructions Fold kale leaves in half lengthwise and remove the rib. Then slice …
