6 Steps to Fight Colorectal Cancer

vegan bowlsGuest blogger: Angie Sadeghi, MD

Reduce your risk for colorectal cancer this March with a healthful diet and lifestyle! This year, approximately 145,000 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. It’s now the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women, accounting for about 10% of all cancer deaths in the U.S. But the good news is that we can change that!

While it’s important that people continue to follow recommendations for age-appropriate colorectal cancer screenings, Continue reading “6 Steps to Fight Colorectal Cancer”

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Breakfast Today: Chocolate Protein Pudding

chocolate tofu pudding aIf you need to work some extra protein into your day, Chocolate Protein Pudding is a delicious way to do it. Although it is great for breakfast, it can also make a yummy dessert and even makes a great post-workout snack. Silken tofu is the main protein source. It has a smoother, less beany taste than regular tofu. It works well in desserts, smoothies and other recipes calling for a sweeter taste, which makes it perfect for this pudding. A bonus is that tofu is also a good source not only of high-quality protein, but also of many other nutrients, including calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids and selenium. Continue reading “Breakfast Today: Chocolate Protein Pudding”

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Vegan Super Bowl Recipes

spinach dipPower up for the big game with delicious plant-based recipes! Looking for healthy game-day recipes? Check out this plant-based Super Bowl Menu! All season long, plant-powered NFL players have proven the performance-boosting power of a plant-based diet on the field. Now, football fans can reap these same benefits with these plant-powered Super Bowl recipes! Choose from our favorite crowd-pleasing dips, wraps and chili.

Spinach Dip
This dip is as tasty as it is healthful! Continue reading “Vegan Super Bowl Recipes”

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How to Make Facon Bacon

facon bacon 1This recipe is from one of our regular contributors, Dr. Neal Barnard. If you are vegetarian or vegan or just want a healthier version of bacon, this Facon Bacon recipe provides a great alternative. The main ingredient in this is tempeh, which is made from fermented soybeans. It is extremely versatile and makes a great substitute for many meats.

Tempeh is produced from whole soybeans, naturally fermented and bound together. The fermentation process breaks down the soybeans into an easily digestible food that is high in protein, as well as rich in fiber. Continue reading “How to Make Facon Bacon”

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Breakfast Today: Orange Ginger Smoothie

orange ginger smoothieIf you got a blender as a gift over the holidays and you have been experimenting with smoothies and juices, add this Orange Ginger Smoothie to your recipe list. The bright and fresh flavor of orange and the spicy heat of the ginger are a perfect combo to help you start the day. Plus, it has plenty of protein and heart healthy omegas.

Healthy fats are an important part of a good diet. The main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Getting adequate amounts of these three fatty acids are vital to both heart and brain health. Continue reading “Breakfast Today: Orange Ginger Smoothie”

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