Archives for June 2013

Jun
24

Beans, Beans, They’re Good for Your Heart…and much more!!

If you have not made beans an important part of your healthy diet, what are you waiting for?  You're missing out on the many benefits that are packed into beans, | readmore

Jun
23

Model Freja Beha Erichsen And Mother Jeans Create Vegan-Friendly Pants For Charity

In the July edition of Vogue magazine, it is reported that fashion model Freja Beha Erichsen has teamed up with Mother jeans' Tim Kaeding and Lela Tillem Becker to | readmore

Jun
23

The Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet

Almost any recipe for baked goods can be "veganized" with the right substitutes. PETA recently came out with this adorable infographic entitled The Ultimate Vegan | readmore

Jun
22

Stella McCartney on NBC Rock Center

On the very last edition of NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams, a feature on Stella McCartney showed the many sides of the fashion designer, animal activist, | readmore

Jun
21

Fresh Summer Figs And 3 Great Recipes

If you’ve ever tried a lusciously sweet fresh fig, you can understand why ancient cultures all over the world considered figs to be a sacred fruit. Although figs | readmore

Jun
20

The Connection Between Diabetes & Red Meat

  Does consuming red meat lead to diabetes? Does eliminating red meat prevent diabetes? The answers to these two complex questions could hold an | readmore

Jun
20

How to Make Home Made Ginger Ale & the Health Benefits of Ginger

Iced, cold ginger ale on a hot summer day is a wonderful refresher especially when you make it yourself with real, fresh ginger!  Ginger is actually an herb and can | readmore

Jun
19

Sweet And Simple Kabocha Squash Soup With Roasted Chickpea Nuts

Kabocha squash is commonly called Japanese pumpkin, but it is also known as Kuri kabocha, sold by the brand names Miyako, Ebisu, Kurokawa, and Akazukin. Kabocha is | readmore

Jun
18

Gwyneth’s Interview With Kate & Richard Of Philly’s Vedge Restaurant

Gwyneth Paltrow does a great featured article and interview with Kate Jacoby and Richard Landau, owners/chefs of Vedge Restaurant, on her popular website GOOP. In | readmore

Jun
17

The Truth About Soy: Is It Healthy Or Dangerous?

Kristin Kirkpatrick, dietician for The Cleveland Clinic, appeared on The Dr. Oz Show today to discuss The Truth About Soy: Is It Healthy Or Dangerous? Ms. | readmore