GMO Labeling – You Deserve to Know

October 14, 2014

GMO Labeling – You Have The Right To Know On Nov. 4, in the most expensive ballot measure campaign in Oregon history, voters will decide whether to force food manufacturers to label their products that contain genetically modified ingredients sold in the state. If successful, Oregon would be the first in the nation to pass a…

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Baked Oatmeal with Raspberries & Pistachios & Raising Vegan Children

September 5, 2014

Many people believe that restricting animal protein from a child’s diet is dangerous. Meanwhile, there has been a dramatic rise in chronic disease in children because of the increase in childhood obesity. According to a report released in August by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there is a pressing need for children to…

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Layered Taco Salad with Cilantro Dressing

August 6, 2014

I’ve never met a vegan who didn’t love themselves. When I say that I don’t mean conceited, narcissistic love, I mean self-love. Six months ago a dear friend of mind stopped eating meat and dairy. It really took me by surprise because I have never known her to take care of herself. She is overweight, depressed…

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How Safe Is Your Cookware? & Berry Dumplings In A Clay Pot

July 1, 2014

I do a lot of research on food safety, but even I was utterly confused about cookware safety. Following my research, I peered into my dark cupboards, and started pulling out all my cookware. First, it was shocking how much I had stocked over the years, and more surprising was how much non-stick cookware were…

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Grilled Tofu & Vegetable Shish Kebab with Cold Rice Salad

June 25, 2014

Grilled Tofu & Vegetable Shish Kebab with Cold Rice Salad Everything we choose to consume will directly or indirectly affect our organs, and some foods we consume will affect us more than others. Here are five of the most important organs in our body, and the foods that can put us on the fast track to…

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A World Without Fish & Vegan Chicken in Coconut Buns

April 22, 2014

  Last week I was very honored to have an article published in T. Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies.  Since today is Earth Day, I am sharing that article about the environment and how we can help to protect it. A World Without Fish: The Link Between Personal Action and The Environment Last year…

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Yoga Mat Chemical Azodicarbonamide Found in Nearly 500 Foods

March 13, 2014

Yoga Mat Chemical Azodicarbonamide Found in Nearly 500 Foods Last month we shared the news that Subway would no longer use ADA (azodicarbonamide) in their bread. Azodicarbonamide is a chemical foaming agent used to make plastics.  The World Health Organization has linked ADA to increased risk of respiratory problems and asthma in workers handling the chemical. Unfortunately, a new…

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