Slaughtering your own turkey

Video at the NY Times. Consumers are getting back to the land…

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/11/19/arts/1248069338605/slaughtering-your-own-turkey.html

Veg does it

from cnn.com Ultra Man fuels on plant-based diet.

Added On October 29, 2010

A California lawyer transformed from coach potato to Ultraman competitor on a plant-based vegan diet.

link to video

Do you eat pork?

It turns out pig products are not just found in butcher shops.  From the shower to the human body, Christien Meindertsma traces the “afterlife” of pig 05049.

How Soy Can Kill You and Save Your Life

“Eating soy will kill you!” Scan the media reports and surf the Internet, and you’re bound to come across scary claims that would lead you to believe this is true. You may have heard:

• Soy will give you breast cancer.
• Soy formula is dangerous to babies.
• Genetically modified soy foods may modify you.
• Soy foods block your thyroid function.
• Soy prevents the absorption of minerals and interferes with digestion.
• Tofu causes Alzheimer’s disease.

If you want an excellent, unbiased, scientifically sound review of all the relevant human data on soy, Dr. Hyman recommends reading the 100-page report from the Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality entitled, The Effects of Soy on Health Outcomes, which reviewed thousands of studies based on rigorous criteria for scientific validity. Its conclusion was this: There is no evidence of significant benefit or harm based on the quality of evidence that exists today.

So what’s a confused consumer to do? Give up on soy until we know for sure? Or chow down on soy nuts? Don’t panic. There are some things we do know about soy, both good and bad. Read More

THE GREAT DEBATE UPDATE

Back in August we leaked the news about the Great Debate between the meat-eating Sadie Nardini and the veggie-loving Sharon Gannon. After a delay in plans, our sources now tell us that theses yoginis will take their corners on October 8th at 12 noon (EDT) via The Huffington Post. More details to follow soon…

-Freebean

Eating meat makes your smell less attractive

Scientific article on The Effect of Meat Consumption on Body Odor Attractiveness

“Results of repeated measures analysis of variance showed that the odor of donors when on the nonmeat diet was judged as significantly more attractive, more pleasant, and less intense.”

So let’s celebrate the veggie mojo with the Smiths! Here’s this amazing document, the Smiths from their “Meat is Murder” era interviewed by Tony Wilson (remember our previous post on celebs “trying” ayahuasca??)

The Perfect Moisturizer for Summer

posted by unsinkablemoo

With summer upon us I have been updating my routine.  My dry skin needs something heavy and thick during the winter but when it starts heating up my skin needs something light but equally moisturizing.  My new favorite is:

Jason Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion

It has 70% organic ingredients and is perfect for my extremely winter white legs and arms. It has a light coconuty smell and isn’t goopy on my skin.  It is mineral oil/petrolatum and wax free, 100% vegetarian and is never tested on animals.

Try it yourself!

Barak-li Peanut Soup (I couldn’t resist)

posted by ebean

Even though the best cookbooks are usually the ones that make you drool over awesome flicks, How it all Vegan by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer is a must-have.  Alas, the aspiring vegan or health buff must conjure up their own imagery to accompany the amazing recipes, however, those who persevere are amply rewarded.  I have had my copy for a few years now and it smells like a heavily used cookbook should — an odd mix of all things spilled on it in the process of making wonderful food.

The Ginger Peanut Soup is one of my favorite recipes.  I have adapted it a bit…
There is no relation to the President except that Barak sounds like the first part of broccoli.  Just so you know.

Broccoli Peanut Soup

Barak-li Peanut Soup

Broccoli (stem and florets, chopped)
Onion if you have it, chopped
Ginger (fresh is best, but I used powder)
Garlic (as much as you can handle)
Cayenne
Salt
Pepper
Oil
Water
Can of tomatoes (diced, crushed, sauce, whatever you got.  28 oz is ideal.  if you only have a small can, substitute water)
5 HEAPING tablespoons of peanut butter (organic and salmonella/partially hydrogenated soybean oil free)

Directions:
In a big pot, saute broccoli, onions, ginger, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper in oil.  Add everything else, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.  Garnish with peanuts.

Have you seen these blogs?

Posted by guest blogger Molly Laurel

Word of caution: I read these blogs everyday, and soon you will too!

www.soulemama.com
A crafty mother of four living in Maine.  She will inspire you through her beautiful pictures, her creative children and her plethora of craft projects.

www.smittenkitchen.com
Woman with tiny New York kitchen still makes the most beautiful food you have ever seen.

www.101cookbooks.com
Healthy recipes that will help you feel like a million bucks.  I feel healthier just looking at her pictures.

Citrus Red Cabbage Salad

My new favorite salad.  Mix and match–the tasty possibilities are endless!

Citrus Red Cabbage Salad

Yum!

Ingredients:

• Red Cabbage sliced thin
  Red cabbage is great because it stays fresh much longer than green lettuce.  If you are lazy, you don’t really have to wash it — simply peel away outside layers.  Plus it helps boost your natural cancer-fighters.
• Carrots, grated
  Try grated beets too.  And cucumbers.  Yum!
• Green Onions
  Chop it into small pieces and try to stay away from the white parts (unless you really like them.)
• Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  Or try peanuts.
• Lemon Juice
• Olive Oil
• Salt to taste
• Honey
  Might not be necessary if you use a beet and/or add pomegranate seeds.

Directions:
Chop cabbage and add to bowl.  Grate carrots and add.  Chop green onions and add.  Top with pepitas.  Squeeze lemon juice over salad (fresh is best).  Drizzle a little bit of olive oil, add some salt, and a drip or honey.  Serve and enjoy!