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Beet Chips

2019-06-15T18:10:13+00:00

Beet Chips Aren't we all constantly on the lookout for a healthy snack? And don't most of us love the crunch of a great potato chip? It's true, there's a rare person out there that "can only eat one". As we all know too well, potato or other snack chips are addictive, but completely devoid of nutritional value. They can pack on calories not only from the potatoes or other ingredients, but also from the oils that they are fried in. On a lazy weekend afternoon, I decided to explore making beet chips. I had purchased too many beets for my [...]

Beet Chips2019-06-15T18:10:13+00:00

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

Nutritional Tidbits

2018-06-21T11:59:37+00:00

I enjoy sharing brief nutritional facts about various foods on social media or accompanying the recipes on the Vibrant Beat. Since most of these tidbits of knowledge are educational, but not necessarily enough to warrant an entire post, I've decided to create this Nutritional Tidbit blog to share these fun facts! Check back often for updates!   Cardiovascular Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and many patients use this either as a supplement or food additive to treat chronic arthritic pain. Most people are not aware that there are also cardiovascular benefits. Curcumin is the polyphenol (plant [...]

Nutritional Tidbits2018-06-21T11:59:37+00:00