I am gearing up for Vegan MoFo 2014 (vegan month of food) which begins on September 1st. I will be focusing in part on who we are as Black Vegetarians and Vegans. During that month I will post an article, recipe or something everyday (or every weekday). Make sure you are on our email list […]
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This week my baby girl turns 25. When I asked her what she wanted she said vegan chocolate chip cookies. I also had a request from a reader and his family for healthy baked desserts. So here goes! Ingredients 2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup oat flour (you can grind your own from oats if you
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It is very common to become a “Vegangelist” (Vegan Evangelist) when you first make the transition to a vegetarian/vegan/live food lifestyle. When you have discovered the power of a vegan or living food lifestyle and seen the changes in your life and the lives of others you want to spread the good news to all
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There are many options for sweeteners. It can be confusing to figure out what is the healthiest to use. As with all foods, the best option is a whole, minimally processed option. Making your own date paste is a great way to add a bit of sweetness to your recipes. Use your date paste to
I have decided to participate again in VeganMoFo, the Vegan Month of Food. During this time bloggers from all around the world will post everyday (or as close to that as possible) about something vegan related. One part of my VeganMoFo-ing will be focused on who we are as Afrikan (Black) vegetarians. I have interviewed many better known black vegetarians. Now I want to add YOU! This way we will learn about the variety of Black Vegetarians from around the world.
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This is a twist on the traditional Caesar salad created because I had an abundance of kale that needed to be eaten. This is a quick and super easy recipe. Ingredients ½ bunch kale washed and torn into bite sized pieces ½ head romaine or green leaf lettuce 1 avocado cubed 1 batch living foods
If you think you have to give up ice cream on a vegan or live food diet you are wrong! This super easy and delicious recipe is also guilt free. Ingredients 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 large frozen sliced banana 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 TBL coconut nectar or
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I started to think about our so-called American Dream lifestyle that is really more of a Global Nightmare. I thought about those whose commitment to eating vegan or raw is not as intrenched or is nonexistent who make much less healthy choices then we do. For too many of us the fast food, restaurant, frozen food, eat mindlessly while driving or watching TV method of feeding ourselves is the norm. This Nightmare is impacting the health of people of Afrikan descent especially. It is leading us down the path of chronic disease, obesity, disability and early death.
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