Food & Drink
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Raw recipes and wise words
A few weeks ago, I ran across a couple of new uncook books at the library. I’m always tempted by new vegan and raw food books (they’re always so pretty and fresh looking!), but I admit that I hesitated to check them out. After all, I already own SO MANY raw food books – how [...]
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A tasty gluten-free snack
Lately, I’ve developed an obsession with hummus. I just can’t get enough of its creamy, garlicky goodness, and as a vegetarian, I love the protein boost it gives me. My favorite hummus dipper is flatbread (pita, naan, any kind will do), but since I’m sensitive to gluten or wheat (I’m not sure which), that’s kind [...]
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The “glowing green” smoothie
I recently became aware of celebrity nutritionist and author Kimberly Snyder when I read that Fergie and Josh Duhamel regularly drink Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothies. As a smoothie lover, I was intrigued, so I did a little research. Kimberly Snyder is a proponent of whole foods, especially fresh fruits and veggies, and a supporter of [...]
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My favorite summer smoothie
Now that the weather is officially warm, I find myself drinking a smoothie nearly every day. Sometimes as a meal replacement, sometimes as a snack, or sometimes as a protein boost after a workout. I have a variety of smoothies in my repertoire: chocolate banana, fuzzy navel, pina colada, chocolate spinach (it sounds weird, but [...]
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Ani’s Raw Food Asia
I’ve been a fan of raw-food chef Ani Phyo since she burst on the scene in 2007. Her fourth book, Ani’s Raw Food Asia, was just released, and like all of her other books, it’s filled with fantastic recipes and eco-living tips. This particular book focuses on raw recipes inspired by the cuisines of Korea, [...]
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Eat your beans: 3 ways
As a vegetarian and part-time vegan, I have to be more conscious than the average omnivore about my protein intake. Don’t get me wrong; I think most people grossly overestimate their protein needs, while at the same time underestimating the amount of protein in leafy greens. Most of the time, I just try to eat [...]
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