The average grocery store carries 50,000 items. If you are shopping for sustainable foods the choices can be bewildering.
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Organic Planet-Friendly Eating // Teri // November 4, 2012 // no comments
The average grocery store carries 50,000 items. If you are shopping for sustainable foods the choices can be bewildering.
Gluten Free Main Entrees Recipes // Teri // October 5, 2012 // no comments
This is a delicious main entree or side dish loaded with plant protein. Quinoa, an ancient gluten-free grain has more complete protein than most grains. Corn complements the amino acid profile and turmeric adds potent antioxidants. It can be served warm or chilled.
Gluten Free Main Entrees Recipes // Teri // October 5, 2012 // no comments
This salad is easy to prepare and features protein packed soybeans (edamame) and pumpkin seeds. Most soybeans and corn in the United States are genetically modified so make sure to choose organic soybeans for this dish.
Ecology-Sustainability // Teri // October 5, 2012 // no comments
“Look deep into NATURE and then you will UNDERSTAND everything better.” Albert Einstein
Nature is made of more than a million species of life and elements that interact with each other in network pattern called an ecosystem.
Environment-Health Toxins Greens & Vegetables Planet-Friendly Eating Recipes // Teri // September 22, 2012 // no comments
Dandelions are not weeds, they are a super food, a gourmet food. I think after you taste this salad you will agree! They help your liver detoxify environmental chemicals and they are loaded with health giving nutrients that boost the immune system.
Organic // Teri // September 5, 2012 // no comments
9-5-2012
This week there was wide media coverage of a study performed by Stanford University asserting that organic foods are no better for your health than conventionally grown foods.
Breads & Breakfast Recipes // Teri // August 22, 2012 // no comments
Moist, satisfying and SOOOOO good, a perfect addition to a smoothie for breakfast. High in soluble fiber, the kind that is known to lower blood cholesterol. Soluble fiber also promotes healthy digestion, acting as a prebiotic.
Recipes Soups & Stews // Teri // August 22, 2012 // no comments
Lentils require no soaking and cook quickly in comparison to other legumes. They are a staple in my pantry because they are versatile and flavorful, high in protein, and a great source for soluble fiber. Soluble fiber assists healthy digestion and lowers blood cholesterol.
Gluten Free Main Entrees Recipes // Teri // August 22, 2012 // no comments
Tempeh is a super healthy food! It has been a staple in Indonesia for several hundred years. A cultured food, like yogurt, tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. As with yogurt, tempeh can benefit gastrointestinal health. Tempeh’s protein content rivals meat and other animal proteins.
Recipes Soups & Stews // Teri // August 22, 2012 // no comments
Rich, chunky, sweet, and savory beet soup AKA “Borscht” is a Russian favorite I have eaten and loved for decades. This recipe is an adaptation of my Grandmother’s. Delicious and satisfying, and healthy as well.
Inspiration and education on health, nutrition, delicious food, and sustainable diets.