Feeling jealous of meat eaters? I subscribe to a bunch of food magazines which can be quite frustrating when every recipe, it seems, features either meat or cheese. It’s no wonder that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. Jeez, I also admit that I was feeling sort of jealous of the meat…
Category: Healthy Substitutions
Lentil “Meat” 3 Ways, #1 Italian Style Neatballs
This lentil meat is very versatile and keeps well in the refrigerator for 7 days and will freeze well also. I have tried a few faux processed meats. They can be helpful as you transition to cooking vegan meals but they contain highly processed ingredients and I don’t like the tastes or textures. I challenged…
Vegan Ground “Beef” Recipe, Soy and Nut Free
Eating a whole food plant based diet is not a sacrifice for me but I occasionally want a more familiar comfort food, like burgers or tacos. I haven’t liked the highly processed vegan meat substitutes that are available in the grocery store. My gut doesn’t love soy and many of the substitutes have soy and…
Strawberry No Shortcake Oatmeal and Coconut Milk Yogurt
< I love breakfast! I eat oatmeal, ground flax seed, apple and berries almost every day. In combination with homemade coconut yogurt, today’s breakfast was Strawberry Shortcake Flavored Oatmeal.
Date Oat Pecan Blondies, No Refined Sugar
Medjool dates are in season in Baja Norte. So of course I had to create Date Oat Pecan Blondies. The dates are delicious moist little packets of sugary goodness but are they a healthy substitute for refined sugar? The answer is, sort of healthier which makes my blondies, sort of healthier too. Each date provides…
Easy Homemade Granola Without a Recipe
Healthy snacks start with fresh whole ingredients and developing a strategy for making your own homemade granola without a recipe is a big step towards eating real food. I’ve been making yogurt every week so making granola was a natural next step. I made all the mistakes so you don’t have to. A word about…
Holiday Cocktail Challenge: And a Recipe for Margarita Mocktail
Holiday Challenge: Make a Signature Margarita Mocktail Everyone should know how to make a signature cocktail. Why not make your’s a signature mocktail? Here’s what I’m drinking this season- Margarita Mocktail with homemade lime simple syrup. Mocktail Margarita: Alcohol Free A delicious margarita without alcohol made with lime simple syrup and sparkling water. 1 Cup Cane…
Savory Low-fat Vegetarian Rosemary Cheddar Cheesecakes, #LowCarb
Holiday Challenge Party Tip: Bring your own appetizer or entree to the party. These savory low-fat vegetarian rosemary cheddar cheesecakes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Feel free to substitute full fat cheeses if you can’t find reduced fat options. Serving suggestion: As an entrée, plate 1-2 cheesecakes over arugula and thinly sliced…
What’s the Real Cost of Eating Out in Mexico? Maintain, Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge
Let’s be honest about the real cost of eating out! It is so inexpensive to not cook at home in Mexico but what’s the real cost of eating out? I cook at home every day because it helps me meet my personal fitness and nutrition goals. The “holiday season” in the U.S. begins with Halloween…
Sticky Asian Lemon Cashew Cauliflower, Vegan
Feeling stuffed after Thanksgiving weekend? Try this Sticky Asian Lemon Cashew Cauliflower, Vegan recipe for a healthy protein rich Chinese “take out” inspired #Meatless Monday meal to cleanse your palate. My inspiration came from Chocolate Covered Katie’s Lemon Cauliflower. I added cashews, soy sauce and fresh ginger. Hang out awhile on Katie’s site and savor…
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