This recipe is from the Engine 2 Diet, a book about a group of Austin, TX firefighters who went vegan for one month to lose weight (some lost more than 20 lbs), lower their cholesterol (one went from 344 to 196), and improve their overall health. Ingredients Lasagna noodles (I used no-boil. If not using …
Oct
25
Vegetarian Infographic
A very talented graphic designer, and friend of mine, Josh Segars, created this vegetarian infographic for one of his clients. I love it!! Source: RetailMeNot.com
Oct
24
Meatless Monday #78: BBQ/Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich
Ingredients Tempeh BBQ Sauce and/or Buffalo wing sauce Bread Sandwich toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.) What is tempeh? Tempeh is a patty made from soybeans, similar to a very firm veggie burger. Many commercially prepared brands add other grains, such as barley, and also add spices and extra flavors. Although tempeh is …
Oct
12
A Vegetarian Journey
You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been posting much more than recipes lately. Or maybe you haven’t noticed. Either way, I’ve been boring myself with my lack of posts lately. But each time I sit down to write something new, I just can’t come up with the right topic, or the right words. It’s more …
Oct
10
Meatless Monday #77: Curried Eggplant and Chickpeas Over Quinoa
What is quinoa? Ingredients 1 small/medium eggplant, chopped 1/2 can Chickpeas 1 tomato, chopped 1-2 cloves minced garlic cilantro, chopped 1 lime 1 tbs curry powder 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup vegetable broth (OR another grain, like rice, instead of the quinoa and vegetable broth) Directions 1. Bring the vegetable broth and quinoa to a …
Oct
01
Vegan Athletes: The WWE Wrestler
Another addition to the list of vegetarian and vegan athletes: WWE superstar Daniel Bryan, aka “The American Dragon.” In an interview with PETA, Bryan explains why he made the switch to veganism: “With WWE, just being on the road all the time, your immune system just gets worn down. In 2009, I ended up getting …
