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May 10th, 2010 by admin No comments »Fresh “Hand-Picked” Oregon Strawberries Delivered to your home.
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Help – My Teenager Has Just Announced They Want to Become Vegan – What Do I Do?
March 22nd, 2010 by admin No comments »On a pleasant Wednesday afternoon after driving home from work, you arrive home, open the front door and see greet your family. The teenagers areplaying the play station and your husband is watching the news and you are thinking how great life is when out of the blue your eldest teenager announces “Mum, I've decided to become a vegan”. You exchange an odd look with your husband, you smile at your teenager and say “That's nice dear” and quickly change the subject. Then unnoticed you go to the computer and look up “what is a vegan” on google and let out a loud sigh. Oh good it doesn't involve tattoos or drugs. You turn to your eldest teenager and say “so no animal products at all”?
Now your mind starts racing, dinner tonight is lamb chops and 3 veg for dinner, what are you going to feed your eldest teenager? Now being a vegan does not have to be hard or boring. In fact, it can become quite fun when you venture out of the 3 veg mindset. So you decide, if my teenager wants to become vegan they will have to help with the choice of meals, the shopping and the cooking. You should at this stage discuss with your teenager why they want to become vegan and your expectations if you are going to support their choice.
The first thing I would suggest you buy is a vegan cookbook. There are many excellent cookbooks available and some are aimed at vegan cooking for one, which would be excellent for your family. Have your teenager browse through the recipes and pick 3 recipes that they want to try in the next week. Then its off to the supermarket you go. Buy heaps of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts as a basis for their diet. Then purchase the ingredients needed for the 3 recipes. You will probably also want to purchase soya milk and a vegan bread. Most breads have yeast in them which is not really vegan so a flat bread or lavish bread may be your best bet, or better still make your own yeast free bread! Also, you need to pay attention to the ingredients in each product you buy – there are certain additives that a vegan will want to avoid such as glycerine which can sometimes be derived from animals.
Now it's time to start cooking. Make sure you involve your teenager in the cooking and also incorporate the vegan dishes into your family's diet. So instead of that lamb chops and 3 veg meal that you thinking of cooking on Wednesday night the rest of the family may still have the lamb chops but instead of the 3 veg, make enough of the vegan dish and have it as an accompaniment to the lamb chops. Let your teenager cook the 3 dishes, with your assistance and guidance. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at what they accomplish.
The rest of the family may also be pleasantly surprised at the change from 3 veg to exciting vegetable dishes – so in this case a win-win situation. Make sure that your vegan teenager eats a lot of legumes, grains, seeds and nuts as well as fruit and vegetables to ensure they receive adequate iron and other nutrients in their diet. If you are concerned that they may not be consuming a well balanced diet a visit to your local doctor where blood tests can be performed will put your mind at rest.
As long as your teenager is prepared to help with the shopping and cooking and allowed to express themselves with the choice of dishes a vegan teenager can quite happily co-exist in a non vegan family. In fact, with the wide choice of vegan dishes available your whole family will benefit from eating the vegan dishes as well.
I wish you and your vegan teenager well.
Suzette Austin
Mother of a Vegan Teenager
http://www.vegancookingsecrets.com
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Tempeh Versus Tofu – Which Wins the Health Competition?
March 16th, 2010 by admin No comments »How Is Tempeh Different from Tofu, and Which Is Healthier?
Once close relatives derived from the soybean plant, Tempeh and Tofu were separated at adolescence, raised and formed for purpose in two different living environments. Yet now, they come together for one epic battle for vegetarian supremacy! Not knowing of their past, their disdain for one another is based on a misunderstanding of how similar and beautiful each is to one the other — how… complementary… they are of one another. So we may all help to teach others and teach these native sons of soy how to better tolerate one another, we must first understand how Tempeh and Tofu came to be.
OK. Enough of that. Let's get right down to it: a primer on the soybean.
What is Tempeh? Tempeh Defined
Tempeh is to the soybean as spam is to ham, except far less disgusting and much better for you. Tempeh is made through a relatively simple process: the soybean is first made tender through soaking and then it's de-hulled. The beans are partially cooked, and then pressed into a layered cake or patty form. There are other forms of tempeh that can be derived from whole wheat or a mixture of soy and grains, yet the most commonly found variation is soy tempeh.
The protein in tempeh is far more digestible than what you would ingest through animal proteins, due to tempeh's fermentation process. As a result, combining tempeh with other meats or simply using it as a substitute has been known to greatly aid in overall digestive health. Different from tofu, tempeh is a whole soybean product that offers higher amounts of protein and dietary fiber, as well as vitamin content, all due to the fermentation process preserving the whole bean.
What is Tofu? Tofu Defined
Like tempeh, tofu is derived from the soybean, yet after the bean has been processed to the soy milk product. In it's simplest form, tofu is to the soybean as cottage cheese is to dairy milk. It is the curd of soy milk pressed into chunks, slabs or bricks. Of course there are varieties of tofu, ranging from what is known as silken or soft tofu, often used in desserts, to the more common western or dried tofu that is so versatile in cooking everything from traditional Asian cuisine to filling for soups. Full of iron and calcium, as well as being cholesterol free, you can see how it serves as a great addition to any diet, especially the diet of a pregnant or aging individual.
With regards to nutritional value, tofu does one-up tempeh as it offers more protein per carbohydrate, while offering a little more versatility in terms of the dishes and foods with which it can be combined. It is easily marinated and seasoned, can be made with egg, cinnamon, fruits and nuts — offering a fairly wide variety of flavors. It can also be found in fermented varieties, such as pickled tofu, though this isn't necessarily for everyone. Therefore, in our quest to determine which soy reigns supreme, we're slightly stumped as they both offer great edible options.
A Few of the Best Tempeh Recipes
No. I'm not going to drop a list of ingredients that you must run out to the store and purchase, because tempeh is best used in substitutions of your other favorite or former recipes. For example, the Super Bowl is right around the corner, and regardless of how you feel about football, you'll probably be at a party. How about a little vegetarian chili, prepped with tempeh, organic powders, seasoning and vegetables, served with a tasty St. Peters English Ale — an organic favorite.
For breakfast, depending on your desire, tempeh is the perfect substitute for bacon or sausage, and is darn tasty on a bagel with egg and cheese, or egg substitute if you prefer. Tempeh is also great after it has been marinated, to create sandwich meat, or flavor for salads. And when it comes right down to it, skillet frying it with a little sea-salt and a peppercorn variety makes it a great snack in and of itself.
A Few of the Best Tofu Recipes
Do you remember the first time you dipped into Miso soup or Pad Thai, and thought, “What is this stuff?” It is so versatile, you can quite literally toss it into any of your favorite recipes. Depending on the type of tofu that is made or purchased, you can use it in anything from soups and salads, to filling a kebab skewer full of other meats and vegetables. If you're truly adventurous and have a little sweet tooth, or are attempting to convince friends and family members that a little soy in life can be a good thing, check out this recipe for Vegan Chocolate Cake.
Matty Byloos writes and manages the Green Blog known as: Easy Ways to Go Green, as well as the Organic Food Blog: Organic Eating Daily
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Vegan Cookbooks – The Healthy Probiotics Food!
March 15th, 2010 by admin No comments »Vegan Cookbooks – The Healthy Probiotics Food!
If you are an individual who concerns about fitness, healthy food must be in your family’s every day menu. Tempeh is a traditional food prepared from fermented soybean, have a lot of health advantages to decrease cancer risk, great for lower cholesterol, diabetic diets, improve immune system, as well as even assist weight loss plan. Probiotics Tempeh is amongst many probiotics food sources. Rhizopus Oligosporus, nice bacteria contained in Tempeh generates natural antibiotic which inhibits some damaging bacteria. Rhyzopus could even develop your intestinal digestion health and your skin health, from pimples, atopic dermatitis and cellulitis. Conversely, the fermentation procedure that changes whole soybeans in Tempeh creates an enzyme known as phytase. This enzyme could break phytate acid, as well as as a result augment body absorption of the minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium. For people who have anemia, Tempeh is even claimed to have 4mg iron/100 gram. High Protein – Low Calories Tempeh, as it is processed from soybeans, turns out to be a high protein food, even maximum amongst other plant foods. Daily consumption of 166 gram, Tempeh contributes about 60% of our protein daily requirements. And with fact that Tempeh has below 329 calories, it is secure to suppose that Tempeh could be your ideal selection of healthy food! As plant protein source, Tempeh could give healthy diet for diabetes mellitus patient as well. Diabetic people could make use of Tempeh as a replacement of animal protein foods such as meat and milk. Isoflavone Now you could get a lot of healthy advantages of isoflavone from Tempeh including: • Develop bone mineral content, decrease the peril of osteoporosis • Antioxidant to battle free radical which cause cancer • Lower cholesterol (lowers LDL and boost HDL) •
Lower heart disease peril • Ease menopause symptoms High Fiber – The high fiber content of the soybeans which is initiated in Tempeh can assist diabetic patient to control sugar level in the blood. It could even prevent colon cancer, develop kidney health by reinstating animal protein to soybeans, as well as prevent diarrhea in kids. Boost Immune System and Health The amino acids could improve the advantage of Tempeh in improving immune system. Tempeh is even a significant source of vitamin B12 that vegetarians could use to substitute meat, and a superb source of calcium. Low Calorie and Low Carbohydrate – Tempeh is an appropriate food for weight loss diet.
“Vegan Brunch” Reveals Homemade Vegan Sausage Secrets
March 14th, 2010 by admin No comments »Isa Chandra Moskowitz has made a liar out of me. Not long ago, I wrote that Moskowitz' ”Veganomicon” was the last cookbook you needed to buy, and now she comes out with “Vegan Brunch”. Blame it on her vegan Italian Feast Sausage recipe.
You see, growing up in an Italian-American family, I was used to eating pasta with tomato-meat sauce for Sunday dinners and other special occasions. Meat usually included meatballs, spareribs, and sausages. Living on my own as an adult, special dinners had always consisted of meat of some sort, if not cheese, and more likely both! As a result, it seemed Sunday dinners would never be the same after becoming vegan. Now, 3 years later, I've discovered there are hundreds of other delectable and healthy meals worthy of Sunday and any other day. But when I'm feeling nostalgic, pasta with a “meaty” tomato sauce sauce is the ultimate comfort food.
You may ask, why bother making your own vegan sausages, when there are already meatless sausages appearing on the shelves in major grocery stores? I think that's great news, and without a doubt, vegan sausages are preferable to meat sausages, but reading the ingredients and the nutritional data, I'm not sure all meatless sausages are actually healthy, or good for your diet. If you like to know what's in your food, like me, why not try making your own vegan sausages?
Although I won't divulge Moskowitz' recipe, Vegan Brunch's vegan sausage recipes (3 different varieties!) consist primarily of navy beans, wheat gluten, and seasonings. My taste buds may have changed since becoming vegan, but the vegan sausages tasted fantastic–as good as meat sausages–piled on top of my plate of pasta. Preparing these yourself, you realize it's herbs and spices (not animal products) that make most dishes taste delicious, anyway. The wheat gluten makes them chewy on the inside, and fried, they become crispy on the outside just like meat sausage. But they're so much healthier and humane. And, did I mention that vegan sausages are fun to make, too?
On second thought, perhaps it wasn't the vegan sausage recipe, but the Pumpkin French Toast, or the Tempeh Bacon Revamped recipe that made me order Vegan Brunch the minute it hit the virtual bookstore shelves? As someone who became vegan late in life, it's truly exciting to discover that many foods you thought were off limits are now literally back on the table!
If you're someone who still believes vegan diet equates with “sacrifice” (I admit I felt that way, at first), I urge you to pick up “Veganonomicon” or “Vegan Brunch” and learn for yourself how good it feels to prepare and eat healthy and mouth-watering dishes.
Originally from Washington, DC, metro area, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Japan, for about 20 years. I was schooled in Journalism. but work in the Technology field. My hobbies are cooking, running, and photography. I also began learning saxophone a few years ago, but don't practice nearly enough…
In 2007 (at age 43), I adopted a vegan diet for its health benefits, not out of concern for animals or the impact on the environment of factory farming, etc. However, I have become increasingly aware and compassionate toward animals since then, after watching such movies as “Fast Food Nation” with Greg Kinnear.
Ultimately, I prefer to think of veganism as a diet choice and not as a philosophy. Achieving good health is all about behavior modification, and the less emotions are involved, the easier it will be to modify and improve current diet habits.
If you are interested in learning about becoming vegan, obtaining tips for staying vegan, or just improving fitness through healthier diet and exercise habits, please check out my blog at Vegan Diet Advisor & Vegan Sausage Revelation.
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Tempeh Versus Tofu – Which Wins the Health Competition?
March 9th, 2010 by admin No comments »How Is Tempeh Different from Tofu, and Which Is Healthier?
Once close relatives derived from the soybean plant, Tempeh and Tofu were separated at adolescence, raised and formed for purpose in two different living environments. Yet now, they come together for one epic battle for vegetarian supremacy! Not knowing of their past, their disdain for one another is based on a misunderstanding of how similar and beautiful each is to one the other — how… complementary… they are of one another. So we may all help to teach others and teach these native sons of soy how to better tolerate one another, we must first understand how Tempeh and Tofu came to be.
OK. Enough of that. Let’s get right down to it: a primer on the soybean.
What is Tempeh? Tempeh Defined
Tempeh is to the soybean as spam is to ham, except far less disgusting and much better for you. Tempeh is made through a relatively simple process: the soybean is first made tender through soaking and then it’s de-hulled. The beans are partially cooked, and then pressed into a layered cake or patty form. There are other forms of tempeh that can be derived from whole wheat or a mixture of soy and grains, yet the most commonly found variation is soy tempeh.
The protein in tempeh is far more digestible than what you would ingest through animal proteins, due to tempeh’s fermentation process. As a result, combining tempeh with other meats or simply using it as a substitute has been known to greatly aid in overall digestive health. Different from tofu, tempeh is a whole soybean product that offers higher amounts of protein and dietary fiber, as well as vitamin content, all due to the fermentation process preserving the whole bean.
What is Tofu? Tofu Defined
Like tempeh, tofu is derived from the soybean, yet after the bean has been processed to the soy milk product. In it’s simplest form, tofu is to the soybean as cottage cheese is to dairy milk. It is the curd of soy milk pressed into chunks, slabs or bricks. Of course there are varieties of tofu, ranging from what is known as silken or soft tofu, often used in desserts, to the more common western or dried tofu that is so versatile in cooking everything from traditional Asian cuisine to filling for soups. Full of iron and calcium, as well as being cholesterol free, you can see how it serves as a great addition to any diet, especially the diet of a pregnant or aging individual.
With regards to nutritional value, tofu does one-up tempeh as it offers more protein per carbohydrate, while offering a little more versatility in terms of the dishes and foods with which it can be combined. It is easily marinated and seasoned, can be made with egg, cinnamon, fruits and nuts — offering a fairly wide variety of flavors. It can also be found in fermented varieties, such as pickled tofu, though this isn’t necessarily for everyone. Therefore, in our quest to determine which soy reigns supreme, we’re slightly stumped as they both offer great edible options.
A Few of the Best Tempeh Recipes
No. I’m not going to drop a list of ingredients that you must run out to the store and purchase, because tempeh is best used in substitutions of your other favorite or former recipes. For example, the Super Bowl is right around the corner, and regardless of how you feel about football, you’ll probably be at a party. How about a little vegetarian chili, prepped with tempeh, organic powders, seasoning and vegetables, served with a tasty St. Peters English Ale — an organic favorite.
For breakfast, depending on your desire, tempeh is the perfect substitute for bacon or sausage, and is darn tasty on a bagel with egg and cheese, or egg substitute if you prefer. Tempeh is also great after it has been marinated, to create sandwich meat, or flavor for salads. And when it comes right down to it, skillet frying it with a little sea-salt and a peppercorn variety makes it a great snack in and of itself.
A Few of the Best Tofu Recipes
Do you remember the first time you dipped into Miso soup or Pad Thai, and thought, “What is this stuff?” It is so versatile, you can quite literally toss it into any of your favorite recipes. Depending on the type of tofu that is made or purchased, you can use it in anything from soups and salads, to filling a kebab skewer full of other meats and vegetables. If you’re truly adventurous and have a little sweet tooth, or are attempting to convince friends and family members that a little soy in life can be a good thing, check out this recipe for Vegan Chocolate Cake.
Matty Byloos writes and manages the Green Blog known as: Easy Ways to Go Green, as well as the Organic Food Blog: Organic Eating Daily
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Sanjeev Kapoor Recipes Books Online
March 8th, 2010 by admin No comments »Sanjeev Kapoor Recipes Books Online
By Div Sharma
Delicious food is always makes your mouth watering and why not? Different types of food are always liked but how to find different recipes. Here is the solution brings by Homeshop18 – an online shopping portal that gives you best of food recipe books online. Sanjeev Kaoor the well Known Chef in India has launched books for all type of cuisines. Homeshop18 is the platform where you can get Sanjeev Kapoor Recipes. Go on the Book section and select the choice of your. I have below mentioned some recipe book features.
Low Calorie Vegetarian Cooking – This set contains the following books:
1. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Low Calorie Vegetarian Cookbook
2. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Cookbook
3. Sanjeev Kapoor’s No Oil Vegetarian Cookbook
4. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Vegetarian Breakfast Cookbook
Contents of Each Book:
o Low Calorie Vegetarian Cookbook: A range of nourishing soups, salads, vegetable dishes, accompaniments and lip-smacking desserts
o Soups, Salads & Sandwiches: This exotic collection makes a healthy substitute for the daily dal-rice routine
o No Oil Vegetarian cook book: A delicious array of dishes all cooked without a drop of visible oil – a must in today’s fast-paced world
o Vegetarian Breakfast: A delightful collection of vegetarian breakfast recipes to give you that perfect start to a busy day
Chinese cooking Set – This set contains the following books:
1. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Best Of Chinese Cooking Cookbook
2. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Salads Cookbook
3. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Thai Cooking Cookbook
4. Sanjeev Kapoor’s Non Vegetarian Recipes from Around the World Cookbook
Contents of Each Book:
o Best Of Chinese Cooking: A treasure house of delicious Chinese recipes to be cooked and enjoyed with family and friends
o Salads: An irresistible collection of crunchy and delicious salads from around the world
o Thai Cooking: Explore one of the most celebrated cuisines and savour its flavourful and easy to make dishes
o Non Vegetarian Recipes from Around the World: These delicious non-vegetarian recipes have been collected from all around the world.
Many other Sanjeev Kapoor Recipes books includes Indian cooking, cakes and bakes, entertainment cooking and many more.
For more information on Childern Books and Management Books please visit at homeshop18.com
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Available Options For a Healthy Vegan Bread Breakfast
March 8th, 2010 by admin No comments »Just because you might want a healthy vegan breakfast, does not mean that you have to settle for a tasteless plate of food. There are ways to create delicious breakfast meals for your vegan lifestyle without sacrificing your health or taste. The ideas below will help you choose from available options for a healthy lifestyle.
Traditional Breakfast Ideas
There are always traditional healthy vegan breakfast options that you can choose from each morning. For instance some whole grain cereal with rice milk and a piece of fruit is a well rounded and tasty meal. You can also try two slices of special vegan bread spread with natural peanut butter along with a banana or other fruit. These traditional options are a good fail safe way to cut calories while enjoying a yummy meal.
On the Go Healthy Vegan Breakfast Options
Many people have to eat on the run, and this is no different for vegans. If you find yourself in a hurry and need to take your meal with you, then a vegan fruit smoothie is a wonderful option any morning. Filling a vegan bagel or English muffin with a mix of tofu scramble and veggies is another great take along dish that can be ready in a matter of minutes. Do not sacrifice convenience or taste because of your lifestyle. These delicious options can be take on the road with you no matter where you’re headed.
There are many healthy vegan breakfast options that can follow the rules of your lifestyle without skimping on the taste factor. If you have been searching for a great healthy way to start your day, then the options above can provide you with a few ideas of foods that you may want to try. Whether you are looking for a traditional meal or one on the go, your options as a vegan are vast.
Starting your day with a Healthy Vegan Breakfast is one of the best ways to improve your health and energy. For more info on a Vegan Lifestyle, visit: Healthy Eating Vegan
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