Farro – The New Love of my Life

August 15, 2011

Farro – The New Love of my Life Just got back from two weeks of vacation bliss with family and friends in my hometown of Boston and Cape Cod. It couldn’t have been a lovelier vacation. There were times it was very difficult being on a plant-based diet but overall I think I am getting…

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Keeping it Simple and Meeting Your Protein Needs

July 18, 2011

Keeping it Simple and Meeting Your Protein Needs I receive a lot of feedback from people who say “they don’t have time to be vegan”, meaning they don’t have the time to cook. One of the many things I hope to accomplish with this blog is convincing you that creating quick and easy vegan recipes…

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My Sense of Awe and the Holy Trinity

July 12, 2011

My Sense of Awe and the Holy Trinity Just returned from a wonderful vacation on the San Juan Islands in Washington State. They are located in the northwest corner of the United States between the USA and Canada and include six islands all accesible by ferry. I have been fortunate in my life to travel…

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How a Plant-Based Diet Cured My High Cholesterol

June 27, 2011

How a Plant-Based Diet Cured My High Cholesterol   Vegan Day 58 – So, I just left my doctor’s office. I have had severe hypertension for over 25 years and have been taking two medications, Calan & Zesteril to keep my blood pressure borderline (140/90). We have a family history of high blood pressure and my…

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Do Vegans Have Better Sex? & My First Vegan Memorial Day

June 1, 2011

Sorry I haven’t blogged in a week. I had to go out of town and spent seven days in a state famous for all things beef including beef shakes. No, I’m not kidding. Obviously I had a tough time eating out and spent most nights in my dark hotel room microwaving veggie burgers or trying…

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Forks Over Knives: Transitioning To A Plant-Based Diet

May 10, 2011

Forks Over Knives My very first blog in May, 2011 Saturday, May 1,  I went to see a movie called Forks over Knives.  Forks over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all chronic diseases can be eradicated by rejecting a menu of animal based and processed foods. I went in skeptical and left…

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