Dec 24, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Capps Ministry

EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening (recently added dry-swimming upper/lower body moves!)
* 60 minute indoor walk-about

WATER:
(2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* fresh strawberries & banana
* Actual Veggie brand burger patty on one slice of 9 grain sourdough toast, fresh tomato, onion, lettuce, homemade In-n-Out sauce
* slice of holiday apple XL-pie
* avocado-veggie sushi w/ steamed chunks of white sweet potato on side

… SUN HAS SET …

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

Pumpkin Instant Pot Tamales with No Oil Added – Plant Based Instant Pot

Course: Main CourseCuisine: MexicanKeyword: instant pot tamales, no oil tamales, pumpkin tamales, sos tamales Servings: 12 tamales Calories: 82kcal Author: Kathy Hester


Equipment
1 LB Bag ALL NATURAL PREMIUM Corn Husks for Tamales Wrappers,Super Fresh
Gold Mine Organic Masa Harina Corn Flour, Yellow, 2 Pound
Frozen Banana Leaves (Hojas de Platano) by La FE – 1 Lb Pack (Count of 2)


Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée
2 tsp dried oregano
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt optional
2 cups corn masa
1 1/4 cups water
12 corn husks soaked in warm water for at least 2 hours then drained


Instructions
Add the pumpkin, oregano, cumin, chipotle, baking powder and salt to your mixer (or mixing bowl). Mix until everything is incorporated.
Put the masa in a medium-size mixing bowl, add the water and mix well.
Add the masa mixture to the pumpkin mixture in golf-ball-sized balls while the mixer is running. This will create a fluffier mixture and the texture should be like a soft play dough.
Add 1½ cups water to the bottom of your Instant Pot and put a steamer or mesh insert in next.
Set up a workstation with a cutting board, the tamale batter and the soaked corn husks.
Put â…“ cup (80 g) tamale batter in the top half of the corn husk and spread into a thick rectangle that goes to the top (or wide part) of the husk. I do this with a spatula so that I can scrape the dough into the shape I want.
Fold the pointed end up to the top, fold one side over the other and tightly roll it into a flat tube.
Place with the open side up in the steamer and repeat until all the batter is used.
Add at least 1 cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot insert. (You may need to use more water if you are using an 8 quart or larger electric pressure cooker)
Put the steamer of tamales into your Instant Pot insert.
Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.
Serve topped with your favorite salsa and other toppings.


Nutrition
Serving: 1tamale | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4865IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg

https://plantbasedinstantpot.com/wprm_print/pumpkin-instant-pot-tamales-with-no-oil-added-2

Dec 23, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Quiet time

EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening (recently added dry-swimming upper/lower body moves!)

WATER:
(2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* gfo smoothie
* arroz con soycurl fajitas w/ cabbage, tomato, avocado
* chopped salad
* pumpkin XL-pie
* piece of XL-chocolate

… SUN HAS SET …

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

Dec 22, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Capps Ministry podcast
*  Healing Scriptures by Revelation TV
* Biblical Research Institute

EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
* Jog 4k outdoors
* Shopping in warehouse markets

WATER:
(2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* two mini airfried tacos w/ rice, kale, confetti chopped salad
* bean, rice lettuce, tomato burrito w/ few XL-fries
* Dark chocolate peanut XL-cluster
* oilfree stirfry cabbage & chopped soycurls, avocado, brown rice (did not eat the corn tortillas, too stale)

… SUN HAS SET …

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

Cut Back on Alcohol Consumption by ‘Zebra Striping’

Zebra striping is a drinking approach in which a person alternates between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during social events. The goal is to reduce overall alcohol intake while still participating socially. For example, someone might order an alcoholic drink, then follow it with water, soda, or a mocktail. This pattern can help curb overconsumption and support healthier habits during festive occasions.

Chris Reed, founder of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center, one of the largest alcohol addiction and recovery centers in the country, says more people are choosing to drink less or abstain altogether as awareness grows about alcohol’s health risks.

“Alcohol is one of the most toxic substances a person can put into their body,” Reed says. “Even moderate drinking affects the frontal lobe and impairs nerve cells in the brain. Short-term effects can include poor decision-making, slowed reflexes, and lowered inhibitions. Over time, heavy drinking can lead to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, and an increased risk of dementia.”

https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/zebra-striping-alcohol-non-alcoholic/2025/12/22/id/1239342/

Dec 21, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Capps Ministry podcast
* James Earl Jones Reads the Bible

EXERCISE:
* Jog 4k outdoors
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening

WATER:
(2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* rolled oats w/ hot water, strawberries, thin sliced raw almonds
* gorilla chopped salad w/ Chef Kenny copycat dressing
* leftover veg-ghetti w/ nutritional yeast  sprinkled on top
* one piece of sourdough toast w/ strawberry jam

… SUN HAS SET …

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