May 23, 2013

Caesar Salad with Croutons (Raw, of Course)

Raw Caesar Salad

One of my all-time favorite salads has always been Caesar Salads. I used to eat them all the time before I became a vegetarian, thinking that I was eating healthy. When I first went vegan in my early twenties, I discovered that these salads were not only non-vegan, but they weren’t even vegetarian. The dressing [...]

Buying Local for You and the Earth

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In this age of globalization, another movement is gradually taking hold. More and more concerned citizens are buying local. When we buy our food from local, organic farmers, we reduce our carbon footprint greatly. In addition, we are helping to support local families and businesses. Buying organic means that we are not contributing to all the chemicals that pollute our water, soil, and bodies.

Breaking Free of Sugar

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So, what’s the problem with sugar? Well, humans haven’t been consuming these quantities of refined sugars for very long, so the long-term effects are just beginning to occur to us. Many experts blame high consumption of refined sugar for a plethora of diseases. Diabetes is the most obvious, but many recent studies indicate that sugar may play a huge role in hundreds of other diseases.

Sushi! From Girl Gone Raw

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Yes! Sushi can be completely vegan, raw, and easy to make toboot.  Already close to fitting the bill in their traditional form, my veggie maki rolls replace rice with a delicious veggie blend.  Paired with a yummy dipping sauce, these are so pretty to look at, but they won’t last long, so be sure to [...]