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Needing new inspiration! (Pescetarian, vegetarian, etc...)
I'm in kind of a rut with recipes. Does anyone have anything fun and exciting in the way of vegetarian meal ideas? I'm bored with fish + veg + rice/quinoa/sweet potato side or a rice bowl with veggies and veggie burgers. I like spicy, I like international flavors, I like fresh, I like easy. Inspire me, Pals!
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OMG SHAKSHUKA!!!!!
OMG you guys!!!! I'd never in my life heard of shakshuka before. For those of you in the boat that I was in, it's basically eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, flavored with cumin (and other lovely seasonings). The origins are Jewish/Libyan, so it's got a lot of really nice North African flavors but is vegetarian.…
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Teachers on Summer break...
Hey guys! I realize that I am one of the lucky few whose break has already started (don't hate, we go back at the end of July...), but I wanted to reach out and see how the rest of you maintain good habits during these few short weeks of respite. I find that I can stay on track so much better when I have the schedule to…
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Creamy Spring Green Soup (vegan, but don't let that scare you away!)
I LOVE this soup for spring! It uses four (count 'em...FOUR) seasonal green veggies, almond milk, and veggie stock/broth ...and very little else! It's gorgeous, decadent, and perfect for spring. I amended this recipe from its original form, Asparagus and Pea soup, here:…
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Images that Inspire
I've always been interested in what motivates people. As a teacher, I have to figure out what motivates my students and inspires them to learn. Often, students don't know how to use their words to describe what motivates them, so I like to have them show me pictures that define and inspire them at the beginning of the…
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Brownie Batter Overnight Protein Oatmeal
OMG YOU GUYS! I am stupid excited about breakfast this week. Allow me to introduce you to Brownie Batter Protein Overnight Oats...with a vegan option! 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any low-fat milk of your choosing) 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (I used a container of Danon Light & Fit…
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Uneven loss in the "girls"
So...I haven't lost a LOT of weight recently, but I noticed in the mirror today that one breast is now noticeably smaller than the other. I've always known that everyone is a little uneven, but now it's REALLY noticeable. How many of you have dealt with this? Please tell me they'll (mostly) even out again eventually!
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SAUSAGE 4 EVA
I became pescetarian for health reasons in 2007. My body has difficulty in digesting meat; it makes me sluggish, bloated, and causes gastric discomfort and distress (ahem). It's not really hard to avoid meat any more, and I don't really miss it or crave it, but I do have my weaknesses. I'm from Chicago, so when I head…
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Hearty White Bean Minestrone - Vegan slow cooker soup
6 cups of vegan vegetable broth (check for low-sodium! A lot of broths can have a LOT of it) 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cans diced tomato 8oz baby bella mushrooms 3 cups chopped carrots 2 cups chopped celery 1 large sweet onion, chopped 9oz bag fresh spinach or baby spinach 3-6 cloves of garlic, minced…
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Any Fat Smashers out there?
When I was in college, I was addicted to VH1's celebrity weight loss show. It was like The Biggest Loser with the biggest losers of Hollywood! Besides being snarky at my TV to people who could neither hear me nor care about what I said, I also enjoyed the actual process...it seemed like it was working. So I thought to…
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Non-traditional Thanksgiving Day menu
Being pescetarian and having been making-my-bed-on-the-bathroom-floor-ill for 17 of my now 28 Thanksgivings (don't ask), I generally don't get too psyched about this holiday. And for the last ten years, it really hasn't been that family-oriented for me. I'm from Chicago, and that's where my parents, plus most of my close…
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Low-income, or on a budget
Here are some great resources for those trying to eat healthfully and deliciously, even if you might be on a super tight budget (food stamps included): http://boingboing.net/2014/08/01/sista-girl-felicia-a-odell.html (Warning: NSFW language) http://www.leannebrown.ca/cookbooks/ (There is a free download for eating/cooking…
