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The nutritional benefits of blueberry continue to become more known to us. And while simply munching in blueberries is oh so purist, if you’re looking for a recipe for tweaking blueberries, here is one, perfect for a muggy summer day. Quick, simple and easy, Benefical Blueberries A number of the beneficial compounds of blueberries have [...]

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OK this recipe is for salad dressing and it sounds so tasty. Consider too, by making your own salad dressing you can use a high quality organic olive oil or a cold pressed oil of your choice. Here goes: Miso & Nutritional Yeast Dressing Recipe Ingredients: 1 Cup Oil 1 Cup Vinegar (we use Apple [...]

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First I want to give credit to the source of my recipe here: (Cathie’s Southern-Style Cornbread) . I’ve made a couple of changes and highly recommend this recipe for a quick, tasty cornbread. Give it a try. Vegan Cornbread 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar ( I [...]

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This recipe looked so yummy, I wanted to share it here. If you have tried tofu and didn’t care for it, hang in there. Tofu itself is bland. With the help of flavorful recipes you’ll be on your way to incorporating tofu into your diet. For all of the details, go here. Here is the [...]

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Why make your own snack? First, consider the ingredients in the popular snacks, just don’t cut it if you are looking for healthier snack choices. Too much salt, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and that’s just a partial ingredient list. We didn’t even mention the fat and the salt. And then there is the price. Economic [...]

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Perfect for a warm summer day. Grape-Mint Iced Tea 1 cup mint-flavored black tea fresh mint sprigs for garnish 1 cup Concord grape juice ice cubes (optional) Mix the tea and juice together. Pour the tea blend over ice in 2 glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

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Here is a vegan/vegetarian main dish recipe that can be used as the centerpiece for a meal or sandwiches. 2 cups cooked rice (I use brown rice, short grain or basmati) 1 cup of bread crumbs 3/4 cup of soy milk 1/2 teaspoon sage or marjoram 4 tablespoons of chopped onion 1 tablespoon of olive [...]

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(no alcohol) Serves 2 3 tablespoons coarsely ground Viennese roast or any dark-roast coffee 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar, or try sucanat 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves 2 cups water 1. Combine the coffee, sugar and cinnamon sticks (break in half), cloves and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir, reduce the [...]

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This delicious non-dairy recipe is easy to do year round and offers added variety to your diet. Tools: requires a blender Almonds: pre-soak in water for 2 days. Or soak overnight, the soaking process increases digestibility. 3 cups water 3/4 cup of pre-soaked and peeled almonds 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract [...]

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Almonds can be used to make a delicious ‘nut milk’. Almond milk can be used as a nutritious beverage, in cereal and as a base for smoothies. Here are a few nutrition benefits of almonds: Eating almonds has been shown to lower serum cholesterol and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Almonds are a [...]

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