Homemade Enchilada Sauce
I found a recipe, from one of my favorite vegan authors, Dreena Burton, for Avocado & Pinto Bean Enchiladas and thought, “That sounds damn good.” Dreena’s recipes generally center on whole-food ingredients (she doesn’t use much tofu or seitan and rarely uses fake vegan products, save for Daiya cheese), so I it surprised me to find “1 jar prepared enchilada sauce” in her recipe list. I took a look at what the offerings in my local store, saw that prepared enchilada sauces are (not shockingly) full of sodium and preservatives, but that they didn’t...
Read MoreMan Up! Take the Macho Out of Nachos & Find Strength in #Health
When my husband and I first started dating, we began a mutual journey into veganism. He made the change for health reasons, and I did it because I loved him madly. The first family function he attended with me was my large, Catholic, kielbasa-gorged family’s annual Christmas party. I knew I had to marry this man when he braved the meat gauntlet (I’m pretty sure there was an entire roasted pig at this particular event) and side-eyes from those who didn’t understand when he said, “I don’t eat meat.” Also impressive: his agility at leaping aside when a large...
Read More“I Can’t Eat That”: A Guide to Diverse Eating Styles & Dietary Restrictions
I’ve run the gamut of food options and I’ve eaten in every one of the succeeding styles, or a combination of them, at some point in the past seven years or so. I believe that everyone should try on different eating hats to find the one that suits, investigating the style that makes her feel the best and makes her body work the most efficiently. Oftentimes, though, the following dietary restrictions aren’t for experiment or trend, but truly a lifestyle choice or a medical necessity.School yourself on some common diet types: Dairy-Free Definition: Diets which eliminate...
Read MoreWTF Friday: Gillian vs. Nigella?
This week’s WTF Friday Moment brought to you by: Internet Rhetoric. The following photo comparison of Gillian McKeith and Nigella Lawson has been circulating the internet and, more recently, Facebook, as a supposed reason why a diet comprised of “meat, butter, and desserts,” is better for one’s health. People have been re-posting this little over and over…why? Let’s not be stupid, shall we? 1. Any diet of REAL FOOD is great for one’s health, diets which both of these women advocate. (And, really, has anyone outside of the UK heard of Gillian...
Read MoreHelpful Responses to Holiday Food Commentary
I used to be a vegan. Then I added in seafood again. Then I transitioned to strict vegetarianism with seafood thrown in at times. During pregnancy I was mainly vegan, gluten free, and sugar-free in my diet. Lately, I’ve been concentrating on unprocessed foods and not worrying too much about vegetarianism. Throughout these stages, as neurotic as it may seem to change one’s diet every few years, I was doing what I felt was best for my body at the time. Ergo, I know all too well the plight of the holiday eater when confronted with opinions that don’t match your own concerning...
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