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Gift-worthy Banana Bread

December 6, 2018 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Photo by shaneandsimple.com

Looking for a little extra something to include in your gift packages this year? How about a full-sized loaf (or mini-loaf) of an EASY banana bread that’s moist, delicious, oil-free, and healthy!

This recipe by Shane Martin over at Shane & Simple is my new favorite. A friend made this recipe into muffins and dropped a few on our doorstep last month. I was hooked and have been making  a loaf every time I have three very ripe bananas!

In addition to bananas, the other ingredients are quite simple and usually always on hand. The only difference from the recipe is that I do include walnuts.

I will definitely be exploring more recipes from Shane’s website.

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Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: Banana Bread, bread, breakfast, Easy, muffins, oil free, vegan, whole food plant based

Bruschetta Cheese Ball

November 29, 2018 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

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This Bruschetta Cheese Ball recipe from Sophia at www.veggiesdontbite.com is a definite keeper! We made it for a Thanksgiving appetizer and plan to make it again on Christmas Eve (if we don’t eat it all before the party!)

No dairy and no added oil – just nuts, vinegar, garlic, bread crumbs, and spices. Please don’t omit the sundried tomatoes and fresh basil – they really add to the flavor and make this tangy cheese ball delicious!

Note: As the recipe indicates, you don’t have to go through the process of straining the mixture overnight to form a ball. Instead, you can just serve the mixture as a dip if you prefer – which is what I did.

We spread it on Whole Foods 365 brand “Woven Wheat” crackers and it was a hit!

This recipe was one of many included in the Holiday collection by Terri Edwards at www.eatplant-based.com. Check out the other recipes there as well.

If you make this cheese ball, let me know what you think!

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Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: appetizer, Bruschetta, Cheese, cheese ball, dip, vegan, whole food plant based

Which plant milk should you buy?

November 23, 2018 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

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Have you noticed how many plant milks are available on the market today? It’s no surprise – the demand for non-dairy milks is growing, with sales up more than 60% over the past five years.

Of course this is bad news for dairy farmers. According to this article in the Milwaukee Sentinel Journal, Wisconsin lost 500 dairy farms in 2017, and so far this year, nearly 350 have stopped milking cows. The American Dairy Coalition continue their lobby efforts to persuade the FDA to stop allowing the definition of “milk” to include plant-based beverages. The topic remains a contentious issue.

If you consume plant-based milks, such as almond, cashew, coconut, soy, rice, hemp, oat, and others, which are your healthiest options?

This article by Dr. Thomas Campbell lists the pros and cons of different varieties and offers advice about their use. We personally use plant milks on cereal, oatmeal, and in baking/cooking, with unsweetened almond milk being our preference. Because soy and coconut milks are higher in fat, they work better in “creamy” soup recipes; but if you do purchase soy milk, be sure it’s organic.

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Of course, you can always make your own plant-based milks very easily in your blender  – there are dozens of recipes online. This one has worked for us (when I’m in the mood to make it): 4-1/4 cups water, 2 TBS almond butter, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 1/8 tsp. salt. Blend until smooth and drain through a paint strainer to remove the grit. Store in jars and shake before use.

Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: Almond, Cashew, healthy, Milk, Non Dairy, plant milk, rice, Soy

The Slippery Slope of “Eating in Moderation”

November 15, 2018 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

“Everything in moderation” is a common expression used in today’s society to justify the consumption of certain amounts of junk food. The people most interested in having you believe that moderation is acceptable are the companies producing the most unhealthy, addictive products filled with sugar, salt, and fats.

Moderate amounts of ‘bad’ foods have no place in a health-promoting plan for several reasons. To begin with, the vague definition of moderation is very subjective and no two people in the room will have the same interpretation. Moderation is defined as ‘the avoidance of excess or extreme,’ but what does that mean to you? Read the rest here.

 

It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets…
(Proverbs 25:27(a), MSG)

Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: Eating, Moderation, Unhealthy Foods

Olga – Improved Cognitive Function

November 9, 2018 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

I met Cyd at a new church I attended in 2013 and we connected right off the bat. She invited me to spend a week or two with her in Florida just after a few weeks of meeting her. Since I’m retired, I jumped at the chance to leave Chicago weather to swim and sun in Florida.

Cyd was very open about how she chose to follow a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet and asked if I had a problem with that. In my mind I’m saying, of course not, just invite me to Florida and I’ll eat whatever you’re making. So I jumped at the chance to spend time with my new friend and experience WFPB eating.

Read the rest of her story here.

Filed Under: My Blog Tagged With: Alzheimer's Disease, brain health, dementia, food, prevention, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based

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