Recent news events and headlines shine the light on the injustices black folks face here in the US. The #BlackLivesMatter movement is calling for a change. As horrifying and maddening as these incidents are, they are only the tip of the iceberg in the ongoing and systematic disregard for the rights and needs of the brown and black […]
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I have talked about this before but this is a real issue for many new vegetarians so I want to focus on it again. That is the issue of “But it doesn’t taste like it used to.” One of the biggest changes I had to make mentally when I became a vegan was that I
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Today I am pleased to share a recent interview I did with author Bryant Terry. Bryant is: “A national leader in the movement to promote healthy eating, BRYANT TERRY is the author of The Inspired Vegan and the critically acclaimed Vegan Soul Kitchen. Along with Anna Lappe, Bryant co‐authored Grub, which the New York Times called “ingenious.”
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I love spices. They are the key to making satisfying healthy meals. Getting comfortable using and combining spices will make a big difference in the dishes you make. Spices come in fresh, dried, ground, roasted and smoked. Each form functions differently in recipes. It is difficult to know how to replace a whole form with
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We all know that eating healthy is important for losing weight, healing and getting off medications, and increasing our energy level. More and more of us are choosing a vegan lifestyle for optimal health. Unfortunately, many people struggle with an on again off diet, yo-yo-ing from healthy eating to out of control. Although you know how much
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There are several different meat alternatives that are often used in vegetarian meals. Not everyone uses them. We generally do not. But for especially those who are new to vegetarianism, meat alternatives can help during the transition. You can make your own meat alternatives or purchase prepared products. There are many brands and versions available.
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Nana Kwaku and I are addicts. So are you! We all have addictions to food in some form or another. Many of the foods we eat and crave have an addictive nature. Sugar, salt and fat all activate our brains and our desire mechanisms. Food manufactures know this fact well and use that knowledge to their
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So it’s the New Year. I just spent the last month over indulging, as did many of you I bet. I was in my hometown of Chicago with my family for 2 ½ weeks to support a family member with post surgery recovery and I stayed through the holiday. I arrived back home to houseguests
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