Mexican Corn Salad with Brown Sugar & Sunflower Seeds

July 26, 2013

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…

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How To Have A Healthy Brain By Reducing Your Toxic Exposure

July 18, 2013

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…

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Pasta Salad with Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette

July 9, 2013

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.…

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Twice Baked Potatoes with Cashew Cream & Horseradish

June 11, 2013

Did you know 1.02 billion people in the world are hungry, and every five seconds a child dies from starvation?  Hard to believe we have the resources to feed the world, but we are choosing not to use them.  So why are people starving? Last week my girlfriend and I attended a charity luncheon that…

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Bean Salad with Quinoa, Walnuts & Tarragon

May 21, 2013

Bean Salad with Quinoa, Walnuts & Tarragon Lately,  I have been thinking about freedom. More specifically – freedom of will. Many of you have reached out to me and expressed your desire to embrace a plant-based life, but don’t believe you can do it. The truth is anyone can do it. How free are we…

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Vegan Macaroni Salad & The Declining Health Of Americans

April 29, 2013

Yesterday I had a conversation with a relative of mine. He is in his 70s and suffering from diabetes, heart disease and a slew of other debilitating health issues. I asked him what he had for lunch that day,  and he replied a cheeseburger and french fries. When I told him how much fat and…

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