So, you’ve overindulged over the holidays and put on a few extra pounds? Instead of jumping on the latest fad diet, do yourself a favor and start eating a low-fat vegan diet. By following a low-fat vegan diet I was able to eat a ton over the holidays and not gain a single pound. I’m [...]
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Delicious vegan low-fat pancakes
Posted at the request of @AlisonMScott. Inspired by recipes found in Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. and The Engine 2 Diet, this is my version of delicious vegan, low-fat pancakes. 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup spelt flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 [...]
Beating disease and cancer – healthy vegan diet books
Recently, as a result of family members having health issues, I’ve been extensively researching healthy living. After digging through many medical studies and reading numerous diet books, I’ve assembled a reading list of materials I trust. If you or a family member has diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, or cancer, you owe it to yourself [...]
Clean fruit and vegetables with cheap vodka
With all of the recent listeria scares, I’ve been looking for ways to clean produce better. Cleaning with alcohol can potentially reduce the transmission of pathogens from the exterior to the interior of the produce. I’d personally prefer not to ingest isopropyl alcohol, but ethanol, the kind in alcoholic beverages, seems quite a bit safer. [...]
Wine and Food Tasting, Austin, Texas – Tour de Vin – Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 2009 Tour de Vin. The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas did a fantastic job with a world tour of the finest domestic and international wine and cuisine to be found in Central Texas. We were lucky that the weather cooperated and we didn’t have any [...]