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Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage

2 Comments / Main Dish, Recipe, Side Dish / By Ama Opare

I’m always looking for new and interesting recipes to add to my menus. I guess I get bored easy. This week I had potatoes and cabbage. I usually just boil them together with onions and carrots. Maybe throw in some vegan Italian sausage. I wanted something different. I found a recipe for Irish colcannon. I liked the basic concept. As usual, I added my own twist to satisfy our preference for vegan dishes with lots of flavor. The result was delicious!

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Gazpacho

2 Comments / Raw Food, Recipe, Soup / By Ama Opare

You may think raw soups are a new thing created by the raw or living foods movement but gazpacho is a raw vegan dish that has been eaten in Spain and South America for generations. It is especially good right now in the height of summer while tomatoes are at their most flavorful. If you

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Why You Shouldn’t Get Down On Yourself

2 Comments / Blog, YoYo Struggle / By Ama Opare

Do you blame yourself for your current state of not eating the way you should, or exercising the way you should, or not cleaning up your act in some fashion? If you do you are not alone. Many of us have the tendency to blame ourselves, feel bad about ourselves, and therefore endure feelings of

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Raw Corn On The Cob

Leave a Comment / Raw Food, Recipe, Side Dish / By Ama Opare

It is the season of BBQ and corn on the cob. Just because you are eating vegan or raw doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all of the great flavors. Corn on the cob is great raw. Just by itself. But the other day I had an inspiration for kicking it up a

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Beyonce And The Vegan Police

13 Comments / Blog / By Ama Opare

Last week Beyonce announced on Good Morning America that she is vegan. The segment included a video of her describing why she is eating a plant-based diet. She talked about how she has struggled with weight and finding a diet that actually works for her. She said eating vegan has helped her keep the weight off. In

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Indian Spiced Mushroom and Kale Salad

Leave a Comment / 50 Shades of Vegan Kale Challenge, Recipe, Salad / By Ama Opare

Indian food is one of my all time favorites. Making it vegan is so easy. Making it raw is another thing. But it is something I am working on. Nana Kwaku has challenged me to create a raw dal recipe. My favorite vegan Indian food blogger Richa Hingle just came out with her recipe book.

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The Question Of Protein

Leave a Comment / Blog, Nutrition / By Ama Opare

Protein is one of the biggest concerns people have when it comes to a vegan or raw vegan diet. “Where do you get your protein?” is the most often heard question people ask. We have talked about this before but I thought it was worth revisiting because it has been a while since Dr. Opare’s

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Tabouli

1 Comment / Recipe, Salad / By Ama Opare

Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad that makes a great side dish for falafel or as a addition to a wrap. This version replaces the traditional bulgur wheat with hemp seeds to create a totally raw dish. Hemp seeds are available in most health food stores or the health food section of your local grocery

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