Tahini is a sesame butter/paste, that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds, and these plant compounds have […]
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Dec
Dec
May all the joys of this beautiful season be yours! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to make a warm cozy drink. Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Vegan Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Here are the recipes! Vegan Eggnog This is an easy recipe to […]
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Aug
Aug
It’s August and it is pretty hot right now in Texas. August is a good time for fresh, tree-ripened peaches! With all the fresh fruit available right now, this is the perfect time to make refreshing, home-made popsicles that are vegan, vegetarian, raw, gluten-free and very hydrating! The great thing about freezing fresh fruit is […]
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Jul
Jul
Many of you may be cooking out this 4th of July. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I take a Portobello Mushroom with me when I am going to cookouts and I want to be able to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. (This is one of my favorite savory […]
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Mar
Mar
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing I always think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a day of spring. I have lots of “Patricks” and red-haired people in my family, so […]
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Feb
Feb
Leading nutritionist, award-winning author, and radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with Anneke Adams a vegan chef from Belgium, who has battled cancer 7 times. Anneke is a health enthusiast, and they discuss her life journey, her reasons for becoming vegan, and why she moved to Texas. Anneke talks about her woman-owned vegan friendly catering company, Simple Savory, and delivery […]
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Jan
Jan
I think most people are probably wondering how to boost their own immunity and avoid illness. What I do to boost my immunity is to add some fermented foods, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, zinc, selenium, B Vitamins, and fresh, organic vegetables and fruits to my daily eating plan. I recommend taking Liposomal Vitamin C, due […]
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Dec
Dec
New Year’s Day is here, and many of us will be having a traditional meal that is meant to bring us good luck. I feel like all of us worldwide could use a big helping of that at the moment. I’m from Texas, and on New Year’s Day, we ALWAYS serve black-eyed peas with our […]
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Nov
Nov
I have had some questions lately concerning enzymes and raw food. I am a certified raw food chef. Enzymes and living food foster good health. Enzymes are vital for healing the body, and also helping you look youthful, feel healthier, and become more energized. Enzymes are small molecules used by all the cells in the […]
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Oct
Oct
People may or may not be celebrating Halloween this year, due to current events. But if it is celebrated, even on a smaller scale, it is always a good time to think about introducing healthier foods to your and your child’s diet. We want to protect our children from harm in all aspects of their […]