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Portion Control and Buying in Bulk
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristin-kirkpatrick-ms-rd-ld/portion-control_b_3948571.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
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How to Bring 12 Kinds of Vegetables Back to Life
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/how-to-bring-12-kinds-of-vegetables-back-to-life/2013/09/16/7a7c5670-1b24-11e3-a628-7e6dde8f889d_story.html
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Fifteen Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20709014,00.html
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Dinner Week 12 - Chickpea Cutlets
What You'll Need: 1-16 oz. can chickpeas 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup vital wheat gluten 1 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. dried sage olive oil for pan frying 4 cloves garlic, optional 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, optional What You'll Need to…
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Lunch Week 12 - Collards and Tempeh
What You'll Need: 1 1/2 pounds collards (1 big bunch) 1 pound tempeh 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 cup water 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup sliced shallots 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp. fennel seed, crushed 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes A few dashes fresh black…
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Breakfast Week 12 - Tofu Omelets
What You'll Need: 2 cloves garlic 1-14 oz. package silken tofu, lightly drained (not the vacuum packed kind) 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. fine black salt 1/2 cup chickpea flower 1 tbsp. arrowroot or cornstarch What You'll Need to Do: Chop up garlic in food processor. Add tofu,…
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Article
"Vegan Restaurateur's Truck Aims to Make Prince George's 'Food Desert' a Little Healthier" http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-prince-georges-a-push-for-healthier-eating-in-food-deserts/2013/09/11/166f1f46-198f-11e3-8685-5021e0c41964_story.html
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Article - However Measured, Walking Can Reach Health Goals
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-10k-steps-walking-20130907,0,1093349.story
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Article - How and Why to Rid Sugar From Your Diet
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/09/12/how-and-why-to-rid-sugar-from-your-diet
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Dinner Week 11 - Warm Butternut and Chickpea Salad
What You'll Need: For Salad 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and seeded and cubed 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed 2 tbsp. olive oil salt 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 of a medium red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley For Tahini Dressing 1 medium garlic…
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Lunch Week 11 - Mock Meatloaf
What You'll Need: 1 package Gimme Lean (Beef-Style) 3 tbsp. ketchup 2 tbsp. yellow mustard 1 small onion, diced 1 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup plant based milk 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce (optional) 1 tbsp. basil What You'll Need to Do: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place a large sheet of foil in a standard bread pan,…
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Breakfast Week 11 - Applesauce Biscuits
What You'll Need: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 whole red apple, diced 2 tsp. baking powder What You'll Need to Do: Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a cookie sheet and set aside. Core an apple and quarter. Add apple to a blender or food processor with a splash of water and pulverize into the consistency of applesauce, adding a…
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The Faces Behind 10 of Your Favorite Health Food Brands
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/faces-behind-10-your-favorite-health-food-brands
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Article - Photos of the Plants Your Favorite Foods Grow On
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/what-photos-plants-your-favorite-foods-grow
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Article - This is What Happens When You Exercise
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/body-on-exercise-what-happens-infographic_n_3838293.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
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Article - 11 Simple Weight Loss Tips
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/04/health/easy-weight-loss-tips/index.html?hpt=he_t4
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Article - Healthy Oatmeal Toppings You Need to Try
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/08/healthy-oatmeal-toppings_n_3838593.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
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Dinner Week 10 - Eggplant and Chickpea Stew
What You'll Need: 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 3 cups hot water 2 large eggplants 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 small cinnamon stick 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh pepper 1 bay leaf 1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and soaked overnight and…
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Lunch Week 10 - Warm Quinoa Salad with Edamame and Tarragon
What You'll Need: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed (10 oz.) 1 tbsp. freshly grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon or 2 tsp. dried 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup drained and diced jarred roasted red peppers (3 oz.) 1/4 cup chopped…
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Breakfast Week 10 - Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
What You'll Need: 2 cups soymilk 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 2 cups rolled oats 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. cloves What You'll Need to Do: In a medium saucepan, heat the soymilk and pumpkin over medium-high heat. Stir the pumpkin to dissolve. Once bubbles are…
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How to Read Food Labels
http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/ucm274593.htm
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Article
A Vegan Who Chewed Up the Pacific Crest Trail http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-0824-five-questions-vegan-hiker-20130824,0,4503614.story
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Article
15 Superfoods for Fall http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307323,00.html
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Article
Ten Tips for Saving Money on a Plant-Based Diet http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/08/23/10-tips-for-saving-money-on-a-plant-based-diet
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Dinner Week 9
Dinner Week 9 - Gluten-Free Red Lentil Thai Chili What You'll Need: 1 tsp. to 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large, yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. chili powder 1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 cup red lentils 1 tsp. salt 4 cups vegetable broth 2 15 oz. cans…
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Lunch Week 9
Lunch Week 9 - Gluten-Free Lettuce Wraps What You'll Need: For edamame pesto 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup packed basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 14 oz. shelled edamame, thawed 1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast (optional) For the beans: 1…
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Breakfast Week 9
Breakfast Week 9 - Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes What You'll Need: 1/4 cup quinoa flour 1/4 cup corn flour (not cornmeal flour) 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds (or flax meal) 2 tbsp. tapioca flour (or cornstarch or arrowroot) 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup soy milk 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp. pure maple…
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Dinner Week 8
Middle Eastern Vegetable Wraps What You'll Need: 1 large eggplant, chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil 3/4 lb. large, fresh mushrooms, quartered 1 orange bell pepper, seeded, cored, and diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and diced 1/3 red onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp. black pepper 4 large tortillas 1/2 cup…
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Lunch Week 8
Chana Palak Masala What You'll Need: 1 small onion, diced 2 whole garlic cloves, minced 12 oz. peeled whole tomatoes (canned) 15 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed 12 oz. baby spinach, fresh 1 cup vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. coriander 1/2 tsp. mild curry powder 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/4 tsp. ground ginger a dash of…
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Breakfast Week 8
Apple Jack Smoothie What You'll Need: 1 cup plant-based milk 1 whole banana (frozen) 1 whole date 1/2 apple, diced 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup fresh spinach What You'll Need to Do: Combine all ingredients, except cinnamon, into a blender and blend until smooth (adding more milk if necessary.) Add a few dashes of cinnamon and…
