Beans are a vegan’s best friend. They are extraordinarily healthy, super versatile and affordable. They are high in protein, fiber, iron, antioxidants and B vitamins. Eating beans every day will reduce your risk of contacting many chronic diseases. They are also naturally low in fat and calories. In other words, there is absolutely no downside…
Creamy Macaroni Salad Today I listened to Day 4 of Deepak Chopra’s free meditation challenge. It really struck home for me, and I wanted to share it with all of you. Here is what he said: “Many of us are brought up with the belief that it is better to give than receive and that…
“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~~Pema Chodron Did you know that compassion and altruism are trainable skills rather…
Cooler Corn: Easy Way To Cook Corn For a Crowd, Camping Out or Tailgating Who knew about cooler corn? Last weekend in Montana we had a crowd of 17 people for a delicious home cooked dinner. My cousin Chris mentioned that he heard of an easy way to cook corn in a cooler, so we gave…
Mexican Corn Salad with Brown Sugar & Sunflower Seeds Wow! My morning started off with a bang today when I awoke to a house full of screaming people. I jumped out of bed to see what all the excitement was about and witnessed two black bear cubs scrambling up the hill behind the house. A…
I read an interesting article this week from Dr. Neal Barnard, who is a well known clinical researcher and author. Over the years, Dr. Barnard has explored the connection between food and disease. His latest book, “Power Foods for the Brain”, examines neurological health and memory which effects more than 5 million people in the…
Happy 4th of July everyone. If you are in the USA, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful day of fireworks and cookouts with friends and family. I have always loved July 4 because it represents new beginnings and a commitment to freedom. No matter how many times I see the American flag, I still…
Vegan Plum Cobbler and Ice Cream Do you make promises that you can’t keep? I have been so disappointed in people who have made promises to me and broke them. Some of those broken promises have actually shattered my heart. Last week I blogged about my vegan journey and how important it was for me…
I say it here all the time. You are what you chow down. Even vegans can eat unhealthy foods that make them grumpy. Grumpiness can be avoided by limiting your sugar, increasing your good fats and avoiding the foods that ruin your mood. A successful non-grumpy diet includes lots of healthy fats that improve mood.…
When I wrote my blog yesterday about The Fourth of July and new beginnings, I didn’t realize that I would be discussing that same theme again one day later. I shouldn’t have been surprised because recurring motifs have played a large role in my life since May 1, 2011. That was the day my life…
