Category Archives: Cooking

Meatout Mondays: Hummingbird muffins

As I am re-assessing my diet, the dreaded sweet treats are at every turn. Hummingbird muffins from Runner’s World are easy to veganize and fit into my “50 States, 50 Vegan Dishes” parameters.

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Turkey Meatball recipe lower in fat, full of flavor

Substitute lean turkey for ground beef or pork in meatballs and cut back on calories and fat.

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Five healthy ways to eat strawberries

Grab up local strawberries while they are in season. Here are five ways strawberries can perk up your food.

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Meatout Mondays: Mission burrito

An addiction to Mission burritos is commonly known. Save a penny and make them at home for the family tonight!

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Mango Salsa a healthy Cinco de Mayo recipe

Celebrate the Mexican holiday with this light, fruity side and topping.

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Meatout Mondays: Chocolate mint cookie shake

Sometimes, I just want to eat greens. However, a salad isn’t what I want. This is where a green smoothie comes in!

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Meatout Mondays: Pancakes in a jar

Brunch can be tough for a vegan, but the easy of pancakes in a jar will make breakfast every day seem like a treat!

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Meatout Mondays: Leftover bean burgers

Use up leftover items in your refrigerator and make leftover bean burgers with sweet potatoes, lentils and mushrooms for Meatout Mondays.

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‘C’ is for healthy(ish) pumpkin oatmeal raisin cookies

Swap applesauce in for oil and use a tad less sugar to make these vegan treats part of your healthy diet.

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Family First Health: Eat Your Greens; program aims to boost fruit and vegetable intake

A new initiative encourages people to eat more fruits and vegetables and to break down barriers to good nutrition for people of low income.

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