Archives for October 2013

Oct
22

Isa’s Peanut Butter Granola Bars From Forks Over Knives Cookbook

Tonight was my second appearance at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale, New York, and I think it went well. My presentation was about healthy | readmore

Oct
21

Fight Off Wrinkles With Dark Leafy Greens And Great Leafy Recipes

Since I became vegan, I noticed that my eyes appear brighter, my nails seem stronger, and my skin looks healthier. I've actually been stopped by strangers on the | readmore

Oct
18

Man’s Diet Can Dramatically Affect His Fertility

WARNING:  Bacon is NOT Birth Control!! A Harvard School of Public Health study found that men who "eat lots processed meat such as bacon and sausage" have 30% fewer | readmore

Oct
18

James Cameron: A Vegan For The Environment

"You can't be an environmentalist, you can't be an ocean steward, without truly walking the walk. And you can't walk the walk in the world of the future, the world | readmore

Oct
14

Oma’s Chunky Applesauce: Food IS Love! & 8 Healthy Benefits of Apples

To my Oma (meaning "grandma" in German), food was love and feeding her family truly gave her so much joy.  Most of my earliest memories of her revolved around | readmore

Oct
12

On VAP’s Radar: New Vegan Cookbooks For 2013

I'm super-duper excited about the new vegan cookbooks which seem to be popping up just about everywhere, and these are not just your "run-of-the-mill" cookbooks. | readmore

Oct
07

Fennel & Yams…A Winning Combination!

As far as I'm concerned, fennel is one of the most overlooked vegetables around. I believe that it's time to give fennel the recognition which it clearly deserves, | readmore

Oct
05

All About Flaxseeds And Recipe For Peanut Butter Banana Flaxseed Porridge

For centuries, flaxseed (also known as linseed) has been recognized as a superfood by many cultures all over the world. Consuming flaxseed for its benefits goes all | readmore

Oct
03

Buckwheat, the Super Health Food, and 3 Delicious Sweet & Savory Ways to Enjoy It!

What food is easy to make, has more protein than rice, wheat, millet or corn, is high in the essential amino acids lysine and arginine, abounds with health benefits, | readmore

Oct
02

10 Kitchen Essentials For Vegan Cooking

As I was preparing dinner last night, I was thinking about how invaluable many of my kitchen tools are for my vegan lifestyle. There are quite a few which I have | readmore