A vegan re-creation of the Chilean style hotdog, also known as the Completo!
Vegan & Verdure [n]: The health and vigor acheived while eating a fully plant-based diet.
What happens when my two most favorite dips/spreads in the world combine? Pure majesty, that’s what. Also known as Guacammus.
I usually use about a cup of soy milk, a handful of strawberries, and half of a banana… but you may be different. So the cost is +/- $1.00 depending on your preference.
Now go NOMZ!
These burritos are DELICIOUS!!!
(and so cheap… and so healthy… they just keep getting better and better)
These were absolutely amazing!! They were even fully taste-tested and approved by my non-vegan roommates :)
About 12 cookies cost me a little less than $6 to make. Even though they probably cost more or less the same to buy, it is a fact that they taste so much better homemade! (Plus you get to eat all the cookie dough that you want…)
Change for the Better.
Just a few exciting highlights from my personal experiences while eating a vegan diet!
Since changing my eating habits:
I have lost 15 lbs.
I have run faster. (I ran a 5k on Saturday and it was less than challenging. Time to up the distance… half-marathon anyone?)
I have learned [and am still learning] how to cook.
I have become more informed.
I have learned how it feels to be judged and how to show love despite that because, well, now I know how it feels to be judged.
I have learned how to love and respect my body.
In this moment, I am the healthiest and happiest that I have ever been in my life.
What could possibly be more exciting than that? Knowing that I can keep pushing myself to learn more, eat more, run faster, and live longer.
Whoever thinks being vegan is boring, stupid, tasteless, and weird needs to do some serious re-evaluation because I absolutely LOVE my life!
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day (with dinner being a close second). Oatmeal is quick, filling, and can be absolutely delicious depending on what you put in it!
Plus, look at how cheap it is. Only 75 cents for one serving. I think it actually just became a little more delicious…
This must be how the cows act after you decide to stop eating meat :)
(Source: College Humor)
In addition to being a good alternative to snacking on chips, popcorn is also packed with antioxidants!
This is good news for me as I find any excuse to eat some popcorn.
YUM!
Here is the article: Popcorn Study
Oh pancakes! They are simply amazing and, fortunately for me, they are easily made vegan.
Add some fruit here, spices there, and voila! Delish.
By: Vegan & Verdure
Vegan Diet Helped Prisoners
This article was very encouraging!
It is about how a prison in California created a program called NewStart in which prisoners were offered a vegan diet along with Bible studies, anger management, and job training.
The prisoners who participated in NewStart experienced very positive changes in how they felt physically, mentally, and spiritually.
This only goes to show how important it is to take care of yourself, because what you eat affects every cell of your body!
Read the article Here
What really causes heart disease?
Dr. Dwight Lundell has been a heart surgeon for over 25 years and he recently decided to share with the public what leads to heart disease. Here is the article: Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease
Guess what causes it? Inflammation in the body.
What causes the inflammation? Eating foods that are processed.
His advice? Eat a whole foods diet!
Falafel is a typical Middle Eastern food that is served in a wrap with hummus and spinach. Add avocado, maybe some peppers, and you have yourself the best meal of your life.
This recipe, including the ingredients for the wrap, costs only about $3.65 for 5 wraps. Cheap. Easy. Delicious!!
A little something called pH.
pH levels. Isn’t that something that I vaguely remember from chemistry class?
Well, yes. And as it turns out, it is something that you should pay more attention to.
pH (or potential Hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity and alkalinity of a solution. Ok, so why is that important?
Our bodies are controlled by their blood pH levels. The range of pH levels are from 1 (the most acidic) to 14 (the most alkaline) with 7 as neutral. An acidic blood pH level will lead to fatigue, excessive weight, heart disease, cancer, and many other diseases. The body’s ideal pH is 7.35, which is on the alkaline side of neutral (Thrive, Pg. 47).
Below is the pH scale:
Today’s standard North American diet consists of fast food, pre-cooked meals, and processed foods… all of which lead to a very acidic pH level. No wonder everyone is so tired, overweight, and dying from heart disease and cancer.
Did you know that cancer cannot live in an alkaline environment? There is a cure for cancer. It is called eating an alkaline forming diet (which is plant-based).
These problems can be fixed by simply eating the right foods! Here is a small list of alkaline forming foods:
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Bell peppers
- Berries
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Celery
- Lemon
- Mango
- Mixed greens
- Onion
- Parsley
- Peas
- Sweet Potatoes
… and the list goes on. Some of these foods, such as lemons and apples, are considered acidic, but once they are consumed then they become alkaline forming (Thrive, Pg. 49-52).
So how do I figure out what my body’s pH level is?
Well, you use little test strips that look like this:
You simply put a piece of the strip on your tongue and watch as it changes color. Then match the color to the pH scale that comes with the pack. Once you know your pH level (which changes daily) then you can adjust your meals to accomodate and fix any problems you may see.
You can buy them at places such as Walmart, you local health food store, or even on amazon.com.
Live informed.
And eat your fruits and vegetables!
Update: Cost per Serving
Hey everyone!
I have been crunching some numbers in order to show you how much my recipes cost. I have gone back through my posts and added the cost per serving/cost per batch for the recipes that I have posted so far.
Just wanted to let you know about the changes!
I will be doing this for each recipe from now on :)
