I saw a documentary this weekend called “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.”  An Australian man was diagnosed with a disease that had him on heavy doses of prednisone to handle the pain, discomfort, and skin blistering breakouts.  Joe Cross like many Americans and Australians, was not only obese, but a workaholic, putting his career before [...]

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“Thank you Linda…what an informative, fun and delicious way to spend a Monday!  I plan on learning MORE from you…you are a fountain of talent and knowledge! “ -Susan Thank you Susan for the kind words!  Meatless Monday (phrase coined by Paul McCarney) luncheon was a hit again in March.  The luncheons are always Vegan, always [...]

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Greetings. We had a fabulous group this past Monday at Meatless Mondays, a plant-based cooking demo with a luncheon.  Here are the recipes we made and enjoyed.  Please make comments if you want to add anything or if you tried them.  I would love to hear from you! First was the “several-days salad” meaning that if you [...]

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My personal health journey which started, I believe, in the womb, has evolved immensely over the years.  Currently consuming a plant-based diet, I feel that I have found a diet that suits me.  I no longer have to bite into a piece of chicken and feel “funny” about whether I really feel right about eating [...]

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Meatless Mondays is a luncheon I have on the 4th Monday of each month in my home in Mesa AZ. I demo food preparation of a plant-based meal (no meat, no dairy, no gluten, no eggs, no fish).  Then, we get to sit down and enjoy the meal together chatting about our health journeys.  We [...]

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More and more cancer patients today are seeking natural remedies as the traditional medical treatment often kills faster than the cancer itself.  To avoid having to make treatment choices, let’s look to prevention first.   Whether you vow to be healthier in 2012, or whether you have seen a loved one struggle with cancer, the following [...]

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Wanted to share the recipes we made at the December Vegan Lunch Hour.  This luncheon was setup for those wanting to bring more plant-based foods into their diet.  We had 9 in attendance today and had a great time!  Below are the recipes.  Also, not listed below, we tried hemp seeds as a snack for good [...]

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Has anyone wondered why Bill Clinton moved to a plant-based diet after experiencing open heart surgery?  This article may give you an idea why he chose a plant-based diet. Our busy lives have moved American’s into finding convenient ways to feed our families.  Mass corporate farming methods and government subsidies on meat has allowed consumption [...]

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Held my first vegan lunch hour and had a blast!  Some really great participants with amazing stories.  Here are the recipes we made.   Amount of ingredients is not as important for some of these. Use your intuition and preferences and make it your own. The Green Smoothie was to show how easy it is to [...]

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My healthy eating journey started as a young girl in Wisconsin.  My mother tried her darnest to keep up with the health trends and prepared healthy meals for us (aside from the cheese, eggs, & summer sausage).  As many know, those health trends weren’t easy to follow and certainly were not in the best interest [...]

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