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Beet, Lentil, and Brown Rice Burgers

2018-05-27T21:22:18+00:00

Beet, Lentil, and Brown Rice Burgers Many people ask why vegetarians try to recreate burgers if they avoid meat. Well many of us enjoy the texture as well as the whole burger "experience" which often reminds us of backdoor barbecues and traditional grilling-out holidays such as the Fourth of July. There are some really authentic-tasting meat alternatives available now, in particular the Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger, which truly create the traditional hamburger experience. That being said, I think many people who are plant-based also really enjoy homemade veggie burgers, even if they don't resemble a traditional meat [...]

Beet, Lentil, and Brown Rice Burgers2018-05-27T21:22:18+00:00

Chia Seeds Aren’t Just for Chia Pets, They Pack a Powerful Nutritional Punch!

2018-04-23T10:16:05+00:00

Up until five years ago, my mind associated chia seeds with only one thing: chia pets. These are the decorative planters available in various personifications such as animals and celebrities. Once the chia seeds are planted, they magically sprout to form the “hair” and “fur” of the different figures. I became puzzled one evening when I stumbled upon a bag of chia seeds sitting on a desk in my office, with no chia pet in sight. One of our nurses must have recognized my contemplative look, as she quickly assured me that chia seeds were more than just a means of [...]

Chia Seeds Aren’t Just for Chia Pets, They Pack a Powerful Nutritional Punch!2018-04-23T10:16:05+00:00

The Cardiovascular Benefits of Cacao

2018-07-01T17:50:51+00:00

"Cacao is a Health Food!" During a recent visit to Costa Rica, I somewhat reluctantly took a day off from high adrenaline activities to visit a family run Cacao plantation. As it turns out, this was one of the highlights of my vacation. Surrounded by cacao trees with their colorful pods dangling, one of the farm's proud owners walked us through the process of creating chocolate. As if he needed an additional marketing strategy to convince us to become chocolate lovers, he proclaimed cacao to have many health benefits. I began to wonder if these health benefits were robust enough [...]

The Cardiovascular Benefits of Cacao2018-07-01T17:50:51+00:00