The price of food has become ridiculous these days. Buying organic, whole healthy foods strains our already squeezed pockets. The market is saturated with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), and with Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, who knows what the future holds for our food supplies. This merger could create a monopoly on the market, upping the price of food for both farmers and consumers.
Do you ever have trouble planning out meals and pairing foods? I know I do! In an effort to make that planning a little easier, I put together some of my recipes into a full day eating plan for vegan meals! Whether you’re cooking for one, two or maybe a few more, these meal ideas will help you prepare a winning combination every time.
October is, without a doubt, the best month out of all 12 of them. The weather is pure perfection because I greatly appreciate a slight chill. Even just looking outside of my window right now is picturesque. I mean seriously—is it a life-size painting or my front yard? I could be biased because I’m such a Halloween fanatic, but it truly is the best 31 days of the year. If the cozy-up weather, fall foliage, and ghosts, ghouls, and goblins haven’t convinced you that nothing beats October, let the produce do the talkin’.
There's nothing like a glass of juice on a hot day! It's refreshing, cooling, and darn delicious at the same time. Here at Basmati, we're all about making fresh, natural juices. Do you know why? It’s hard to believe that juice bottling companies would make a product that's dangerous. The process of making juice should be fairly simple:
I see many of my patients are living a healthy lifestyle and eating a plant-based diet. It is especially important for me to make sure that these patients have enough of the essential mineral: iron. I can determine if a patient is low in iron by looking at the size of their red blood cells, levels of iron circulating in the blood as well as the body’s storage of a form of iron called ferritin.
Japanese Yams are worlds above plain old potatoes in both taste and nutrition. Pop one in the oven and you’ve got an instant fall lunch that will warm you up in seconds flat.
This is one chocolate pudding recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you feel good! The avocado acts as the creamy base of the pudding, providing both thickness and nutrients, while the cocoa powder and coconut milk give it that signature pudding flavor. Subtle notes of cinnamon and vanilla combine with the sweetener to round out this unexpected dessert.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Vegan)
*Serves 4
Supplies:
Blender
Ingredients:
2 large avocados
Carving Pumpkins? Save Your Seeds!
Sweet potatoes have gained a reputation of being healthier for you than white potatoes, and this is 100% true. Although both kinds of potatoes have similar profiles when it comes to carbohydrates and protein, their nutrient profile is very different.
Mealtime Meditation Achieved in Three Steps
You have the ability to turn each meal into a gift for yourself. It’s a simple yet powerful practice that can change your relationship with food, improve your digestion, and enhance the balance in your life.