Considering a vegetarian diet but don’t know where to start? Dietitian April Hamilton gives you the valuable transition tips she shares with her friends and clients.
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How to Get the Protein You Need
It’s one of the most commonly asked questions of vegetarians: “But how do you get your protein?” Winston J. Craig answers—
and debunks some myths about protein while he’s at it.
Good Medicine
Even anticipating laughter-producing experiences can boost a positive neuro-endocrine/ hormone response.
Sweet ‘n’ Creamy, Too-Good-To-Pass-Up Hot Rice Pudding
Ingredients: Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 1 hour (See tip to reduce prep time to 15 minutes or less.) There is something about rice cereal, a.k.a. rice pudding, that sounds kind of old fashioned, and it seems to me that many people don’t really gravitate toward it these days. I challenge the trend! Nourishing to […]
Black Olive & Garlic Quesadillas
Ingredients: Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 1 serving If you love roasted garlic and really good black olives, then you can view this recipe as yet another great way to indulge in these heavenly foods. Black olive tapenade can be found on the condiment aisle of the grocery store or made from scratch. • 1 […]
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Lemon Poppy Seed Minicakes
Ingredients: 1 lemon (juice, pulp, zest) 2/3 c. Silk Creamer (soy milk creamer) 1 1/3 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 c. white-wheat flour 1 t. poppy seeds 1 1/2 t. baking soda 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/3 c. canola oil 1/2 c. honey 1/2 c. maple sytrup (pure) 1/2 t. vanilla […]
Blueberry Almost Ice-Cream
Ingredients: 1 c. blueberries (frozen) 1/2 c. pineapple chunks (frozen) 1 t. vanilla 1 T. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. soy milk garnish fresh strawberries Directions: Put all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Serve in glass dishes; garnish with fresh strawberries. Yield: Two 1/2-cup servings plus 1/4-cup serving. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 47; […]
Tropical Fruit Salad With Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Salad 1 package (5 ounces) Baby Arugula salad blend 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 mango (peeled, pitted, and cut lengthwise into slices) 1 small papaya (cut in half lengthwise, seeds and peel removed, and cut lengthwise into slices) 8 pineapple slices (fresh or canned), cut in half Passion Fruit Dressing 6 […]
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Ingredients: 1 grapefruit, peeled ½ white onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into thin slices 1 bag (7 ounces) Riviera® salad blend (or a butter or baby lettuce blend of greens) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt, to taste Directions: Over a large salad bowl, separate the grapefruit […]