Day 252 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors – 1st thing in the morning, before breakfast
* Lift (leg day @ gym) – post meal
* Brisk 15 minute walk outdoors – post meal
* Indoor calisthenics 15 minutes – post meal

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* rolled oats, water, blueberries, mango, vitamin C powder, & splash of almond milk
* mung egg omelet w/ tomato, onion, mushrooms & organic broccoli-slaw, each served on top of single slice of dry Ezekiel toast to create 2 open-face mung-egg sandwiches
* few pieces of frozen jackfruit
* compare 3 very low (or no) oil spaghetti sauces
* very veggie sauce w/ added quinoa, serve over whole wheat pasta & top w/ nutritional yeast & sauerkraut
* celery stick

… SUN HAS SET …

Mary McDougall’s Barbecued Pulled Jackfruit

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 hours
Servings: 8

1 20 ounce can young green jackfruit in brine or water
1 onion, chopped
1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup barbecue sauce (approximately)
¼ cup water

Drain the jackfruit and rinse several times with water. Let rest in the strainer to remove as much water as possible while sautéing the onion and garlic.

Sauté the onion and garlic in a non-stick pan until softened slightly, about 5 m

Place the jackfruit in the bottom of a crockpot, (it won’t look like there is much of it, but as it breaks apart there will be plenty for 8 servings), spoon the onions and garlic over the top and add ½ cup of barbecue sauce and the water. Stir gently to mix well, cover and cook on high heat in the crockpot for about 3 hours before stirring. After 3 hours stir gently and add about ¼ cup more barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional hour on high.

Uncover and stir, breaking up the jackfruit as much as possible into strands. Reduce heat to low. Cover and continue to cook for another 3-4 hours, stirring and breaking up the jackfruit until it is all broken into strands. Add the remaining barbecue sauce occasionally, as necessary. The jackfruit will become softer and easier to break apart the longer it cooks. It should be very thick and stringy at the end of the cooking time. Serve on buns, topped with coleslaw (May 2010 Newsletter), sautéed onions (May 2010 Newsletter) and Sriracha hot sauce.

Hints: This is a fantastic barbecued sandwich just bursting with flavor. Choose any of your favorite fat-free bbq sauces.

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Another version, this one from Kathy Carmichael.

https://www.kathysvegankitchen.com/bbq-jackfruit-recipe/#recipe

Dr. Esselstyn’s Greens List – Sharing years of Plant Strong Lifestyle experiences!

Dr. “Essy” says,

“I want patients to eat leafy greens six times a day – and NO OIL.”

Bok Choy, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collards, Collard Greens, Beet Greens, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Napa Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Parsley, Spinach, Arugula, Asparagus.

Top 6

Kale, Swiss Chard, Spinach,  Arugula, Beet Greens, and Beets.

According to Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org, “Anyone can overdo the three high-oxalate greens—spinach, beet greens, and Swiss chard. So, for anyone doing cups of greens a day (as you should!), better to choose any of the other greens, such as kale, collards, or arugula.”.

[Ed: Just include the spinach, beet greens & Swiss chard few times/week.]

Full Interview:

https://begreenwithamy.com/2022/01/22/dr-esselstyns-greens-list/

Hummus (Esselstyn-Style)

ENGINE 2 HUMMUS
Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas, drained (keep some of the liquid/aquafaba in case needed to thin the hummus)

3 cloves raw garlic (sometimes I use 6-8 cloves of roasted garlic instead)

Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 Tablespoons)

2 teaspoons ground cumin powder

2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos or low sodium tamari/soy sauce

1/4 cup vegetable broth

Dash of sweet paprika, optional

Instructions

Blend all ingredients except paprika (using a food processor or high speed blender) into a thick paste. Scrape sides as needed. If too thick add some aquafaba or broth to thin.

You can also customize this recipe by adding one or more of the following: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and chopped; 1 roasted and chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup Kalamata olives; 1 bunch fresh mint; 1 cup fresh spinach; 1 cup cooked eggplant.

Sprinkle top with paprika when serving.

https://lexmindfulmedicine.com/recipe/the-best-oil-free-hummus

Crunchy Baked Taco Shells

Description

NO OIL and NO DEEP FRYING!

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Drape corn tortillas over oven rack. I use two spaces so my shells will stand up. It’s easier to build the taco.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the shells start to turn golden brownish. But, be careful and don’t let them burn.

Remove from the oven and stuff them with whatever fillings you like. But, really Cauliflower Mushroom Walnut Taco Meat is perfect!

https://shaneandsimple.com/crunchy-baked-taco-shells/

Day 251 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(Plain sparkling water w/ a shot of soft drink) VS (Straight soft drink)

EXERCISE:
* 1 hour indoor walk-about

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* rolled oats, water, blueberries, powders (beet, pomegranate, ground flaxseed seed & green stuff), cinnamon & splash of almond milk served in coffee mug w/ frozen mango on the side
* few leftover baked cauliflower hot wings & air-fried potatoes w/ buffalo hot dip
* salad bar gorilla salad dressed w/ Sharon’s homemade creamy dressing & baked potato on side w/ A1 sauce
* 2 tacos (filled w/ pinto beans, rice, avocado) & spaghetti marinara (sailor style)
* plain sparkling water w/ 1 shot soft drink, shown next to regular soft drink (I only drank the first!)
* celery stick
* 1 chocolate drizzle oat bite (1 gram fat)

… SUN HAS SET …

Sharon’s Creamy Birthday Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS

  • Aquafaba (Liquid from 1  chickpea can, save chickpeas for salad)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Medjool date, pre-soaked in water for 10 minutes, then drained
  • 1/2 TABLESPOON tahini (just b/c I had some in fridge, better to throw 2T raw cashews into the blender!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dill WEED
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dill SEED
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 TABLESPOON nutritional yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Blend & refridgerate, it will thicken as it cools

Unclogging Arteries: Surgery or Broccoli? | Dr. Ted Barnett on The Exam Room Podcast

Description

“I can fix your arteries with balloon angioplasty and put a stent in there or I can fix it with broccoli.”

Those are the words of Dr. Ted Barnett who calls himself the “High-Tech Doctor With Low-Tech Solutions.”

Carving out a career has been a delicate walk for Dr. Barnett who practices as an interventional radiologist but would much prefer to treat patients with affordable fruits and vegetables rather than expensive and invasive procedures.

While the former still pays the bills, Dr. Barnett and his wife volunteer their time at the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute, which he co-founded. It is there that he is able to write prescriptions for produce that are often more effective than the medicines patients were previously prescribed.

One of the newer methods of treatment offered by Dr. Barnett is a 15-day intervention to address the root cause of potentially life-threatening chronic illnesses. The courses are now being offered on a global level.

He sits down with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll to talk about his patients’ success and what he believes the future of health will look like.

Other Topics
– Can high-fat peanuts clog arteries like other high-fat foods?
– Comparing plant-based indulgent foods and traditional sweets and treats
– Is there a sweet spot for the right amount of fat?
– Success rate of lifestyle interventions vs. other diets
– Staying on a healthier path starting a new way of eating
– Why many diets fail
– Successfully raising his kids on a plant-based diet

Eating You Alive™ — Cauliflower Hot Wings

Ingredients

1/2 C. Plant Based Milk

1/2 C. Flour

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Onion Powder

1/8-1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 TBSP Nutritional Yeast

Spicy Garlic Wing Sauce (see here)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk all ingredients together to form a thick pancake like batter.
  3. Dip florets into batter, and place on baking sheet. (If your cauliflower head is huge you may need to double the batter.)
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown, crispy, and fork-tender inside.
  5. Toss baked florets with your choice of sauce until coated. SERVE!

https://www.eatingyoualive.com/recipes-from-film/2016/12/15/cauliflower-hot-wings