I interviewed my friend Heidi, the author of Healthnut Mom Wannabee for some ideas of what vegetarian items she packs in her children’s lunches. Be sure to try these new lunch ideas at home first before leaving your kids stranded in the cafeteria with some “freaky lunch” that other kids may make fun of as […]
Hi Dr. Nicole, I would like to start eating more vegetable proteins and less meat, but am not sure how to do so healthfully. Do you have any suggestions? Eating vegetarian sources of protein at each meal is beneficial to both omnivores and vegetarians alike. Moving towards more of a plant based diet will aid […]
Perfect Dairy Free Latte Recipe 2 shots of organic espresso 1 cup heated vanilla (or chocolate) Almond Breeze Pour in a large mug and enjoy! Calories: 110 Okay you caught me. I drink coffee. Feel free to report me to the naturopathic police, but I do drink coffee moderately, which means less than every single […]
Are you the healthiest vegetarian out there? If so, I bet you already know which five nutrients you need to watch out for. If not, please stick around and make sure you have your nutritional bases covered for a long term healthy, happy vegetarian lifestyle. First of all, kudos to you for being a vegetarian […]
By Dr. Nicole Sundene “Can the Kitchen Table Cure Fibromyalgia?” When implementing the vegan diet it just might! Research listed below shows dramatic and promising improvement for those with fibromyalgia by simply adopting a whole foods vegan diet that emphasizes increased fruits and vegetables and the elimination of all animal products such as meat, dairy, […]
PROTEIN - legumes, tofu, tempeh, soy protein isolate, dairy products, nuts/seeds, quinoa, amaranth, Brewer’s yeast, protein powders CALCIUM - fortified soy or rice milk, milk and milk products, dark green vegetables, sea vegetables, calcium precipitated tofu, almonds, lime-processed tortillas with calcium salts, amaranth, dried figs, blackstrap molasses, carob, supplements IRON - legumes, whole or enriched […]
Ayurvedic cooking offers some wonderfully new and unusual ways to cook vegetables. SAUTÉED BROCCOLI 5 cups chopped broccoli 1–2 Tbs. ghee (directions below) 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 1/4 tsp. cumin seed 1/8 tsp. hing (available at Indian or international stores, also called asafetida) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp. coriander powder 3/4 tsp. […]
Amazing Grains. Saltzman, Joanne. HJ Kramer, 1990. Vegetarian recipes with whole grains. A great introduction to the many choices of grains and ideas to bring them into your diet. Provides instruction on how to prepare grains. A great resource for people who are wheat or gluten intolerant. Best Ever Vegetarian: The Definitive Cook’s Collection. Fraser, […]
