Sept 26, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Nothing But Bible podcast

EXERCISE:
* Jog outdoors 5k
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/ strengthening

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* rolled oats, grapenuts, peach, blueberries, walnuts & splash of almond milk
* Meati brand breakfast patty on 9 grain sourdough toast w/ boysenberry jam
* Mongolian bbq veggies on whole wheat organic spaghetti noodles
* red grapes, air-popcorn & few jr mints

… SUN HAS SET …

* airfried corn tortilla strips w/ pico salsa

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Vitamin B3 linked to lower skin cancer risk in new research findings

Comment:

Niacinamide is the same compound as nicotinamide, which is one of the two main active forms of vitamin B3 (the other being niacin, also called nicotinic acid). So if you buy a supplement labeled niacinamide or nicotinamide, you’re getting the same thing.

There are vegan sources:

🟢 Natural Vegan Sources of Vitamin B3 (Niacin/Nicotinamide):
Here’s a list of good plant-based sources of vitamin B3:

🌾 Whole Grains (especially enriched/fortified)
Brown rice

Whole wheat bread

Oats

Fortified breakfast cereals (check labels — many are enriched with B3)

🥜 Legumes and Nuts
Peanuts (very high in niacin)

Lentils

Chickpeas

Black beans

Soybeans and tofu

🌰 Seeds
Sunflower seeds

Chia seeds

Pumpkin seeds

🥦 Vegetables
Mushrooms (especially portobello and shiitake)

Sweet potatoes

Potatoes

Green peas

Avocados

Broccoli

🍌 Fruits (modest amounts)
Bananas

Dates

Mangoes

Tomatoes

🔁 Bonus: Tryptophan → Niacin Conversion
Your body can convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin — but not very efficiently (about 60 mg of tryptophan makes 1 mg of niacin).

Good vegan sources of tryptophan:

Soy products (tofu, tempeh)

Pumpkin seeds

Oats

Chia seeds

Bananas

So, a high-protein vegan diet can help support niacin levels this way too.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/common-vitamin-shown-slash-skin-cancer-risk-some-groups-study-suggests

Sept 25, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Nothing But Bible podcast

EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/ strengthening
* Walk 20 minutes about campus, up/down stairs
* Standing lecture 2.5 hours

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens, fruit, oats)
* grilled plate (bell peppers, squash, mushrooms, onion) black beans, Mexican brown rice, non-gmo corn, whole wheat pita bread
* 3-2-1 Confetti Salad w/ sauerkraut
* red grapes
* Farmer Boy veggie burger w/o sauce, but add avocado & mustard, lettuce, tomato (patty made from sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, onions, celery, spinach &  sunflower seeds)

… SUN HAS SET …

* fresh peach

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Tylenol faces fresh backlash as historic tweet advising pregnant women not to take drug is discovered – after Trump links it to autism

Tylenol has come under fresh scrutiny after a 2017 post resurfaced in which the brand appeared to warn pregnant women against using its products.

The tweet, now being widely shared, stated: ‘We actually don’t recommend taking any of our products while pregnant.’

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15132597/tweet-2017-Tylenol-warning-pregnant-women-Trump-autism.html

Easy Vegan Veggie Pizza with No Knead Crust

Ingredients

No Knead Crust:
▢1 tsp active yeast
▢1/2 cup warm water
▢1 tbsp flour
▢1 1/4 cup flour, unbleached white or a combination of white and whole wheat
▢1/3 tsp salt
▢1 tsp olive oil
▢1/2 tsp dried oregano , or other herbs
▢1/4 tsp garlic powder, optional
Pizza toppings
▢Red Pizza sauce of choice
▢Sliced bell pepper
▢Sliced red onion
▢thinly sliced white mushrooms
▢sliced zucchini or other sliced veggies of choice
▢sliced kalamata olives
▢2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
▢1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
▢fresh basil
▢vegan parmesan
▢Or use any of my other homemade cheeses like cheddar, feta etc
▢pepper flakes

Instructions

In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast and 1 tbsp flour. Let it sit for a few minutes to activate.

Add 1 cup flour, salt, herbs and garlic and olive oil and mix in. Add another 3 tbsp flour and mix in.

Get your hands in there to mix and knead for a few seconds into a soft slightly sticky dough.. Add another tbsp flour if needed.

Gather the dough into a ball and let it sit for 15 minutes in a warm place.

Add a 1/2 tsp oil over the dough and spread with your hands. Gather the dough into a ball and place on parchment lined sheet.

Use a bit of flour to spread the dough into a 13 to 14 inch size oval. Spread it depending on on how thick or thin you want the crust to be. Keep the edges thicker than the center (see video). Let it sit for a few minutes.

Preheat the oven to 435 degrees F / 220ºc.

Spread the pizza sauce on the crust. Distribute the sliced veggies, mushrooms and olives evenly.

Mix chopped garlic with 1/2 tsp of [seasoned liquid, instead of oil] and a pinch of salt and oregano. Sprinkle over the pizza.
Sprinkle salt over the veggies.

Sprinkle meltable vegan cheese on the veggies if using at this point.

Bake the pizza for 17 to 18 minutes or until golden on the edges.

Sprinkle vegan parm of choice, chopped fresh basil, and pepper flakes.

Slice and serve!

vegan roasted vegetable pizza (aka – my take on my favorite amy’s pizza!)

Description
made an at-home version of my favorite amy’s roasted vegetable pizza. coming together in just about 30 minutes, it’s a perfect dairy-free, meatless dinner option for busy weeknights!

Ingredients


For the Sweet Onion Sauce:

2 large onions, roughly chopped
2 tablespoon olive oil [don’t sauté…wauté!]
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt & pepper
2/3 cup water


For the Pizza:

1 lb fresh whole wheat pizza dough (store-bought works, or see below for a homemade recipe!)
1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1 jar of roasted red peppers, roughly chopped
3.2 oz container of shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon olive oil
Fresh herbs (such as basil), minced
1–2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

For the Whole Wheat Pizza Crust (for the bread machine):

2 cup white whole wheat flour
1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2/3 cup warm water


Instructions


Preheat oven to 400 degrees F


While the oven preheats, make the sweet onion sauce. 

Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat for 1 minute, then adding onions, brown sugar and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. 

Cook on medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, (stirring occasionally for even caramelization), then add water to the pan to deglaze, cooking another 10-12 minutes or until all the water has evaporated. 

Remove mixture from the pan and transfer to a food processor, processing until mostly smooth.


In the same pan you cooked the onions, add a teaspoon or two more of olive oil and sauté the garlic over medium-low heat until just fragrant (30 seconds – 1 minute) then add the mushrooms, sautéing until just tender (~2-3 minutes).


Roll out the pizza dough to desired thickness then add to a lightly greased pizza pan (a baking sheet also works, it doesn’t have to be round!).


Top pizza dough with sweet onion sauce followed by mushrooms, roughly chopped roasted red peppers, and roughly chopped artichoke hearts (note that you may not use all the vegetables – add as much or as little as you prefer).


Bake for ~20 minutes or until crust is golden brown


Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of fresh herbs and serve!


Whole Wheat Pizza Crust (for the bread machine):

Add ingredients in order listed and place bread machine on “pizza dough” cycle.  Remove, roll out and top

https://caitsplate.com/vegan-roasted-vegetable-pizza/

Sept 24, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:

* Adviceline episode

* Psalm 46:10  “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/ strengthening
* Day 2 Muscle/Bone Mass Workout
* Powerwalk outdoors 90 minutes

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens, fruit, oats)
* chipotle flavored black beans, Mexican brown rice, guacamole, whole wheat pita bread, 3-2-1 Confetti Salad
* restaurant veggie burrito & plain sparkling water w/ shot of soft XL-drink

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 cup water

8 oz extra-firm tofu

8 oz Shiitake mushrooms

4 oz bamboo shoots (optional)

3 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari if you’re gluten-free)

3 Tbs rice vinegar

1 Tbs hoisin sauce

½ tsp Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce (optional but good)

⅛ tsp white pepper

3 Tbs cornstarch

3 Tbs water

Instructions

Drain the tofu and wrap it in towels. Cover it with something heavy and allow to press for 5-10 minutes. Then cut into ¾” cubes.

Rinse and de-stem mushrooms, then slice into strips. Set aside.

Bring 2 cups of vegetable broth and 1 cup of water to a slow boil in a large soup pot.

Add mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, and hoisin. Stir to combine. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Stir in vinegar, chili sauce, and pepper. Continue simmering for 1-2 minutes.

Whisk cornstarch and water together to make a slurry then stir into soup. It should begin to thicken immediately.

Stir well and simmer until thickened.

‘Unacceptable and Wrong’: Google Admits to Censoring COVID Content Under Pressure From Biden Administration

Sept 24, 2025

Google admitted to censoring COVID-19 content on YouTube and deplatforming users under pressure from the Biden administration, calling the government’s actions “unacceptable and wrong” in a letter to Congress on Tuesday. Google offered to reinstate banned accounts, but critics said the company continues to suppress content on other platforms, including its search engine.

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/google-admits-censored-covid-content-biden-administration-pressure-alphabet-letter/