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Kasha, Potato, and Carrot Casserole with Mushroom Gravy

Posted by Cathe Olson on 6:27 pm in Food, Main Dishes | 0 comments

Looking for warming foods to stave off that winter chill? Why not try buckwheat? It’s an excellent winter food because it aids circulation and is warming to the body.

Nutrition for a Vegan

Posted by Marty Davey on 12:06 am in Ask The Expert, Health, Marty Davey, RD | 0 comments

I’ve been eating a mostly vegan diet for 3 1/2 years. I read in a book “Becoming Vegan”, written by two dietitians, who suggest being tested every few years for any deficiencies. Do you suggest that also? The book to which you refer was written by Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina, RD, MS. These are two Canadian dietitians who I think are fantastic. If you go back and look at other answers I have written you will see their names all over the place. Yes, I think if you can afford or are able to have tests done it is important. With all the recent health care changes, I wouldn’t be surprised if there were exemptions for it. I would suggest using a tax estimator to figure it out. We want you to be healthy and not have any deficiency diseases. This is an easy way for you to keep check on yourself. Also, it would demonstrate to any healthcare practitioner you come in contact with that vegans are not emaciated waifs following a food fad. Every six months or so I see an negative vegan article or report that reminds me that we, vegans, need to show the allopathic medical world that non-animal eaters are healthy, and base their food choices on science. Your body’s biochemistry is set up to be a vegan. When you support that biochemistry, you stay healthy. Amazing! I do not think you are a dog, but stick with me. When I attended a seminar on raising vegetarian dogs, the vet suggested that we take our companions in for a complete annual exam. This would allow vets to see that dogs on a vegetarian diet are healthy and live long productive lives. Most vets only see the sick animals. This colors their view of what animals need to eat to stay healthy, and perpetuates their beliefs of feeding companion animals unhealthy, ecologically disastrous food. My first vet was incredulous that a 90 pound dog could be a vegetarian. The RDs and MDs I have met who harbor misgivings about veg diets do so because the only veg patients they see are the ones with problems. When my health insurance covered annual exams, our family made appointments. Our MD knew that our cholesterol was low, our weight didn’t change, our blood sugar was balanced, our brains worked and our son grew in a healthy manner. Being a great example does more to change people’s view than a ton of...

Hurry Up Alfredo

Posted by VegFamily on 8:30 pm in Food, Main Dishes | 0 comments

After you taste this Alfredo sauce you will probably make it on a regular basis. It’s fast and easy, and you probably already have all of the ingredients. It’s a great compromise between “I don’t feel like cooking” and “I don’t want to eat toast for dinner.”

Hungry Hottie Dogs

Posted by VegFamily on 7:37 pm in Food, Main Dishes | 0 comments

There has to be a way we could give kids their favorite foods in a way that nourishes their tiny bodies. Take, for instance, hot dogs. What about instead of a wiener we use a carrot?! But not just a raw carrot, a delicious, savory, hot dog- flavored carrot! Check it out.

Herb and Onion Couscous

Posted by VegFamily on 7:27 pm in Food, Main Dishes | 0 comments

Try this great twist on couscous that everyone will be asking for! Taste great and it also includes a delicious sauce. Dont miss out!

Hearty Garbanzo Stew

Posted by VegFamily on 7:11 pm in Food, Main Dishes | 0 comments

As the days get colder you’re probably looking for a warm, hearty yet healthy stew for your vegan/vegetarian family. Look no further! This is one of the best recipes out there with great reviews and comments. Try it out!