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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

Comfort Food? This recipe delivers!

June 26, 2016 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Creamy Chili Sauce with Zucchini,  Spinach & Pasta
        Creamy Chili Sauce with Zucchini,
                     Spinach & Pasta

In the mood for something creamy and different?  We tried a new recipe this weekend that has been added to our “Favorite” list!  The combination of home-made cashew cream, zucchini, spinach, elbow pasta and the resulting chili sauce made for an excellent combination.  The liquid smoke is optional, but I did add a couple of drops and it was delicious.  This is another home-run from “The Vegan 8” website.  Eight ingredients or less – my kind of recipe! 

Get the recipe here

PS – We have a couple of great events coming up:  The Quarterly “World’s Healthiest Potluck” on Friday, July 15, 2016;  AND a great class on bone health will be held on Saturday July 23, 2016.  If interested in either event, please contact me at cydnotter@comcast.net.

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The Healthiest Airport Food

December 8, 2015 By Cyd Notter Leave a Comment

Are you traveling this holiday season?  If so, you might be interested to know which airports offer a few healthy food options.  The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has recently released it’s findings and suggestions.  Be safe in your travels, and remember that in order to eat healthy on the road, planning and preparing ahead is key.

http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/airportfood2015/mdw

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