A healthy heart begins with insightful nutritional choices. This health continues with the inclusion of healthy heart habits such as calming the mind through meditation, opening our heart to love, and exercising. However, making wise decisions at the table is an important place to begin. If we do not make wise decisions on our plates, [...]
Artist Lindsey Stirling Some people are born with a talent so amazing, it seems to come from another world. I was recently introduced to a girl with that kind of gift, and was blown away by what I discovered. Lindsey Stirling is definitely one of those people. Several years ago, I worked with the legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, and Lindsey does [...]
Raw, Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free I LOVE this recipe because it switches up regular guacamole with more exotic Asian flavors. Plus, it is a visually beautiful dish to get things started. Your palate and body will agree. Nutrient-dense food like this is one of the healthiest ways to eat. Nutrient density is the measure of [...]
In the deep South where I live, black-eyed peas are symbolic of luck and money when eaten on New Year's Day. Traditionally, they are made with ham bones. When I ran my first community kitchen, I used the familiarity folks have with black-eye peas to mee’ify them, creating a heart-healthy recipe. Makes 12-15 small [...]
You know how sometimes you meet someone for the first time who immediately feels like a good friend? That was my feeling when I first met Sommer Thome, an energetic and talented Canadian now living in Los Angeles. We met at a gathering of yoga teachers and students; I was inspired to attend her class [...]
The expanding vegan/vegetarian restaurant chain, Veggie Grill, is now serving Encino, making it the first location in the Valley and the ninth in LA County. “We have had many requests to open a restaurant in the San Fernando Valley and feel the area is a natural fit for us,” says Chief Energizing Officer Greg Dollarhyde. Right [...]
Gulten-free, raw, organic, and vegan, some might say that Lydia's Organic is the healthiest food around. This Raw Green Gazpacho is served best with Lydia's New Rawkin' Beet Chips. Yields 3 qts of soup Ingredients: 2 ripe tomatoes (in winter, add 1/4 sun dried tomatoes) 4 celery stalks 2-3 peeled cucumbers 2 red peppers 1/2 [...]
One of our favorite items to serve at Dosa Dosa is this spiced up version of the traditional mango lassi. A great accompaniment to a spicy dosa, this cooling yogurt and mango shake is sweetened with honey and served ice cold. It's easy to make at home with the right ingredients, especially ripe, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth mangoes! [...]
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge Creamy Leek Polenta Recipe The Buttery texture of the leeks and soft extra of the polenta culminate in creamy perfection. Ingredients 2 tablespoons nondairy butter (such as Earth Balance), divided 3 large Leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced and diced 2 cups (or more) water 2-1/4 cups vegetable [...]
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Sweet enough for dessert, flexible enough to be sweetened less and served for breakfast, this is a favorite muffin of mine that is also the perfect accompaniment to a tea party or coffee klatsch. Ingredients 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed (equivalent of 3 flax eggs) 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon water 3 cups all-purpose or whole wheat pastry flour 1-1/4 cups organic granulated sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from the 3 lemons you use for the juice below) 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon salt 1 15-ounce can coconut milk 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons) 3/4 [...]