We can encourage physical—and mental—balance by adding lots of fresh produce into your diet. At the end of the summer just before fall, we can enjoy seasonal heirloom tomato, zucchini, and sweet corn. Heirloom Tomatoes We may have a preconceived notion of the perfect red beefsteak tomato: round, smooth, with consistent coloring. In contrast, heirloom [...]
It’s Easy Being Green - try Vegan Green Recipes by Aaron Ash I’ve heard it said that every plant is a medicine for something, whether the healing quality comes from its beauty, flower, smell, root, bark, leaf, or seed. Plants, in their many varieties, forms, and preparations, assist with the holistic well-being of our physical, [...]
Eating "Green" doesn't get much easier than this! This easy to prepare raw vegan soup is a wonderful daily staple. The generous measurement of spinach makes it nutrition dense, the avocados provide sustained energy and satisfying healthy fats, and the cucumber, lemon and greens all are super alkalizing for the body. Total preparation time [...]
Modern research shows that astragalus root, a Chinese herb long used to ward off colds and flu, has powerful immune-enhancing properties. The sliced, dried root is available online and in herb stores; it is nontoxic and adds a pleasant, sweet taste when simmered in soups. Shiitake mushrooms also boost immunity and have an antiviral effect. [...]
The selection of recipes featured in Komali Nunna's "Entertaining from an Ethnic Indian Kitchen" brightens up a vegetarian holiday feast and provides innovative and delicious ways to enjoy seasonal fare. Become inspired to host a community gathering around a decorative table with this Kahocha Squash Coconut Soup Recipe. Ingredients: 3 pounds kabocha squash, quartered and seeded melted [...]
Yields: 6 servings This sweet, creamy vegan soup is a warming addition to your holiday table. It can be served in bowls for a sit-down dinner party or in shot glasses for an appetizer. Ingredients: 1 organic yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil pinch sea salt 4 cups organic butternut squash, cubed 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, [...]