by Randy Graham http://valleyvegetarian.blogspot.com/ I always thought matzo ball soup was just flour dumplings in chicken soup. As a vegetarian I never tried it. I didn’t understand that it is truly comfort food so for 58 years I avoided it not thinking to look for a vegetarian version. While in the market the other day … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again where the markets are overflowing with fall harvests! What better time of year to enjoy squashes than now?! Here’s my personal opinion and run down on some of the most popular squashes: 1. Summer squash: lovely, but it’s the end of the season, really, so, forget yellow squash and … [Read more…]
Pasta rocks, but it rocks even more when you select a more nutrient-rich one than those made with refined white flour. Try one of these healthier alternatives: Quinoa Native to the Andes, quinoa is the seed of a leafy plant related to beets. When ground up and mixed with corn or wheat flour, quinoa produces … [Read more…]
I admit it. I am a consumer…not of junk n’ stuff but of high quality, organic, and all natural food products. I always read the ingredients label. I am also a food snob who spends top dollars on natural foods, snacks, eco-friendly, and organic things. Check out these new-on-the-market products I recently got to try. … [Read more…]
Juicing for Pre-workout There are numerous types of foods that can be juiced that are loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients. There’s a common myth out there that you should refrain from eating before working out. This notion stems from the belief that your body will tap into its fat reserves if there is no … [Read more…]
Carrot contains a very complete nutrition to provide our body the essential enzymes, vitamins and minerals. For each 100 gram, the carrot has 7.6 gram of carbohydrate, 0.6 gram of protein, 0.3 gram of fat, 30 milligram of calcium and 0.6 milligram of iron. Also, it is a good source of fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin … [Read more…]