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What is an adzuki bean? First off, It’s also called aduki or azuki. It’s used as a healing food in many eastern countries. Adzuki beans offer many health benefits: Used for kidney- adrenal malfunction  Strengthens kidneys by bringing about diuretic effects Promotes bowel movements necessary for proper elimination and detoxification which also keeps bad cholesterol (LDL) low Lower in fat […]

If and when I dine out– these are my preferences in order: Macrobiotic: This takes the “healthatarian” concept up a few levels– super healthy (not necessarily vegan because the concept can include fish) Vegan: Love vegan places because you don’t have to ask “is that vegan?” (not always healthatarian) Vegetarian: Usually they have vegan options– must ask though and ask […]

I guess I can say that QUINOA is my favorite grain! A close second would be the rice family– black, wild and brown! I can’t tell you how disappointing it is to eat out in a restaurant and they don’t even carry brown rice– if my hormones are unbalanced that day I’ll walk right out.. lol. Seriously though, I even went […]

I’m always on the lookout for quality cooked grains when I’m out and about.. on the run lol. One of my favorite deli type places for healthier foods is on 14th street and 7th ave– Westside Market. You can choose from an array of ready to go containers with grains… mixed with a veggie or nut or tofu! Exciting lol.. […]

Dark leafy greens are rich in calcium, magnesium potassium, chlorophyll, iron, phytonutrients and vitamins K, C and E. They include kale, collards, dandelion, watercress, bok choy, arugula, broccoli, mustard greens, romaine, spinach and swiss chard. I log my food into LIVESTRONG daily plus I’m writing this blog so I tend to notice when I’m eating too much or not enough of […]

I feel like I’m on a bit of a sugar high at the moment— but I’ll get thru it thanks! Just finished a taste test of non-dairy yogurts AND I just ate half of the parfait I made for today! Obviously, regular milk yogurts are not vegan regardless of their fat or lactose contents. Guess what?? Today I score a […]

PIZZA PARTY!!!! For my incredible staff and co-workers for such as amazing job the last few months! They love pizza.. I love pizza.. who doesn’t really?? PIZZA is NOT VEGAN!! Well, for sure the cheese isn’t! Some places may make the crust with eggs and dairy– I’m not really sure! I know some definitely do not– so I’m guessing it’s best to […]

OMG this is so good that I can hardly stop eating it to write this post. I am kinda surprised myself actually. I haven’t made black bean anything… in a while.. probably since the times that I would make a huge tray of it for a party. I always used pork of course– but now.. the closest I will get […]

I generally make a VEGAN POWER SHAKE 3-4 times a week! This is my first one this week though::: yayyyyy!!! I love my SHAKES!!! This is the time to put all the superfoods into one shake– lol  and it’s so simple to make!!!! This is where the FRUIT FUN begins! You name the game– whatever you want although keep in […]

WOW it’s day 5 and I haven’t even made a salad— so many meals to eat and so little time!! hahaha  I mean I have had veggies– in juices, wraps and sides.. but this is my first salad and a yummy one at that. I make killer salads– lol; and really it’s just because I add fruits and nuts! Sounds […]