Month: December 2023

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)
  • 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

Day 250 of Year 9  Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors in the sunshine – post meal
* Brisk 15 minute walk outdoors – post meal

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* rolled oats, water, blueberries, mango, beet powder, cinnamon & splash of almond milk
* baked cauliflower hot wings, air-fried potatoes, steamed broccoli, natural ketchup & Trader Joe’s cauliflower buffalo dip on the side
* celery stick

… SUN HAS SET …

Day 249 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Lift (leg day @ gym)
* Brisk 15 minute walk outdoors – post meal
* Indoor calisthenics 15 minutes – post meal

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* rolled oats, water, blueberries, frozen jackfruit, cinnamon & splash of almond milk
* mung beans omelet w/ tomato, onion, mushroom inside, 1/4 avocado on top, steamed broccoli, strawberries & baked polenta slices on the side
* air-fried corn tortilla chips w/ salsa
* baked sweet potato topped w/ Trader Joe’s bbq jackfruit mixed w/ salt-free red beans & side of steamed broccoli

… SUN HAS SET …

Day 248 of Year 9 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

EXERCISE:
* Lift (push day @ gym) – triceps, shoulders, upper & mid chest
* Jog 5k outdoors

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* rolled oats, water, blueberries, frozen jackfruit, ground flaxseed, cinnamon & splash of almond milk
* leftover VERY veggie whole wheat spaghetti w/ tomato sauce, side of sauerkraut & 1/8 avocado
* gorilla green salad w/ homemade dressing made w/ potato-base (this recipe w/ potato subbed for beans)
* dip thin brown rice cakes in Trader Joe’s vegan buffalo dip

… SUN HAS SET …

* fresh strawberries & frozen mango

Roasted Curried Cauliflower (oil-free, vegan)

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower cut into medium pieces/florets
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Rinse and drain, but do not dry the cauliflower florets. The small amount of water clinging to the cauliflower will help the spices stick.
  • Spread cauliflower out in a single layer on baking tray. Sprinkle all the spices over the cauliflower, then stir with a spoon or spatula to coat.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through cooking. They are done when the cauliflower is fork tender and just starting to brown on the edges.*See Notes for heat and time adjustments, if using an air fryer or frozen cauliflower.

Notes

If using frozen cauliflower, increase temperature of oven to 425 F and check at 25 minutes.

If using air fryer, reduce temperature to 375 F and check at 20 minutes. It may take less or more time, depending on your machine.

Additional Optional Spices:

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

https://veryveganish.com/wprm_print/6541

Creamy Dill Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup salt-free cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup plant milk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoon fresh dill
1 teaspoon low sodium miso, optional
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

PREPARATION:

1-Place everything in a high speed blender except for the fresh dill. Blend until smooth.
2-Add to this mixture fresh dill and pulse a few times until everything is incorporated.
3-Place everything in a jar and refrigerate. Should last about 4-5 days.