Monday, September 28, 2009
Vegetarian Travel - Vegan Traveler Meal Planning Tips
Vegetarian Travel - Vegan Traveler Meal Planning Tips
Friday, September 25, 2009
What is Ayurveda Panchakarma?
What is Ayurveda Panchakarma?
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Vegan Chana Masala
Vegan Chana Masala
Vegan Chana Masala
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (I used ketchup, how embarassing)
- 15 oz can of chick peas drained, reserving 3 tablespoon liquid
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh black pepper
- crushed red pepper, optional to taste
- 1 tablespoon margarine
I don't know how authentic this is, but I whipped it up last night. It tasted great to me.
Heat oil on medium high heat. Fry onions until slightly browned. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, curry, and paste. Stir and simmer about 2 minutes. Add chick peas, liquid, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper to taste. Add margarine, stirring through to melt it. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more or until peas are softened and dish is hot. Serve over rice.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Why Are Carrots Good For You?

Why Are Carrots Good For You?
Carrots For Natural Good Health - Possible Therapeutic Benefits:
- lower the risk of cancer
- lower blood cholesterol
- prevent constipation
- helpful for general nervousness, asthma, skin disorders, vision
Carrots are good for lowering cholesterol: Two and a half medium-sized raw carrots eaten daily lower blood cholesterol by about 11%.
Carrots are good for lowering the risk of cancer: One carrot (half a cup) once a day can cut the risk of lung cancer in half. The beta carotene component in carrots is particularly of benefit. To get the most anticancer protection, eat some carrots cooked. Cooking releases carotenes which are believed to be the active ingredients shielding carcinogenic attacks. You get two to five times more carotene from cooked carrots than from raw ones. But don't overcook, as much of the precious beta carotene will be lost.
New research has shown that the compound falcarinol in carrots can protect animals from cancer. The study involved only raw carrots - it is not yet known if carrot juice or cooked carrots have the same effect.
Carrots are good for improving vision: Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A - a crucial nutrient for maintaining proper eyesight. If your body is deficient in vitamin A, then regular consumption of carrots will be of benefit.
Carrots are good for weight loss: Grated carrot makes a great snack. You'll find that a grated carrot is much more filling than a whole carrot - strange but true.
Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals. It is recommended that we eat one carrot a day as part of our fruit and vegetable intake.
Carrot Recipe: Healthy Carrot Casserole
2½ cups carrots, sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup water
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup sunflower seeds
60g almonds, chopped
Add your choice of additional herbs & spices.
Preheat moderate oven. Place carrots, onion, water and seasoning into a saucepan. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer until carrots are just tender. Stir in all remaining ingredients except almonds. Pour into a shallow baking dish, sprinkle with almonds and bake for 15 minutes.
Serves 4 as a side dish.
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