It is not just what you eat, but also how you prepare your food that matters, as water-based cooking results in lower AGE formation and better health outcomes.
This randomized crossover trial showed that cooking methods significantly affect markers of cardiometabolic health—even when ingredients are identical.
Low-AGE-generating methods like boiling and steaming reduced serum advanced glycation end products (AGEs), improved lipid profiles, and increased beneficial serum protein 4E-BP1. In contrast, high-AGE methods like grilling and baking raised fecal butyrate levels. These findings suggest that how food is cooked—not just what is cooked—plays a key role in cardiovascular risk. The study advocates for including cooking methods in dietary guidelines and preventive strategies for heart and metabolic diseases.
Reference HERE.
Month: June 2025
Combo Burger Recipe
(Combination of several online recipes)

INGREDIENTS:
STARCH/PROTEIN:
15 oz. can black beans, drained, rinsed & mashed w/ potato masher
1 C rolled oats
VEGGIES:
8 oz mushrooms (chopped) w/ 2 teaspoons sea salt
carrot half medium sized
celery 1 small stalk
LIQUIDS:
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce or vegan worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
No-added-sugar bbq sauce
SEASONINGS: (amounts are just sprinkles)
Italian seasoning
Black pepper
Nutritional yeast
Dry parsley flakes
Red pepper flakes
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Dry mustard (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine the chopped mushrooms and salt in mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to rest for few minutes. Water will appear, as it is pulled from mushrooms
2. Grate carrot & celery
3. Add drained black beans, watery mushrooms, rolled oats, grated carrot & celery & combine everything w/ potato masher and/or hands
4. Form into patties & bake on baking sheet (I use parchment paper on pan to prevent sticking) @ 400 degrees:
20 minutes
Flip burgers
7 more minutes
Freeze leftover patties.
- CHATGPT responds to this recipe:
Nutrition Highlights
High in fiber (6–7 g/serving): Great for satiety and digestion.
Solid protein (~10 g/serving): Especially for a plant-based patty.
Low fat: Mostly from oats and beans.
Moderate carbs: Balanced by fiber and protein.
Sodium caution: Seasoning and BBQ sauce may add significant sodium—consider low‑sodium options.
Tips to Adjust
Boost protein: Add 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (~4 g protein), or ¼ cup chickpea flour.
Lower carbs: Reduce oats to ¾ cup (~60 g carbs); maintains structure but cuts ~12 g carbs total.
Cut sodium: Use low‑sodium soy sauce and BBQ sauce; rinse beans well.
Why High Protein Diets Could Be Dangerous | Dr. Valter Longo, USC
Excess protein may dramatically increase the risk of cancer and accelerate aging. Dr. Valter Longo, one of the top scientists in aging research and creator of the Fasting Mimicking Diet, explains why the risk is so high.
Click on the word “Youtube” to see reference/research links.
Mushroom Benefits
Dogs Vs Intruders
Cookie Dough Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
3 cups chickpeas
1/3 cup oat flour
3 tbsp peanut butter powder
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon filling:
1 baked Japanese sweet potato, flesh
1 tbsp cinnamon
Splash of maple syrup
Pinch of salt
June 20, 2025 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan


(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
Proverbs 14: 7-13 “Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.”
Also meditating on episodes 11 here
EXERCISE:
* Jog 5k outdoors
* PT APP workout
–low back stretch / strengthening
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* gfo smoothie (greens dominate!) & a few ripe apricots on side
* veggie-ghetti, steamed broccoli, sourdough avocado toast
* gorilla chopped salad w/ creamy dressing & dry sourdough toast
* leftover choco ice cream w/ few walnuts
… SUN HAS SET …
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly lucious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
Dr. Russell Blaylock: Neurological Disease Surge Caused by Chemicals Sprayed Into Skies from Planes: ‘Directly Into the Brain’
According to Dr. Blaylock, nano-sized aluminum particles are being dispersed into the atmosphere by secretive government or military-affiliated operations, a practice he
says poses serious dangers to human health.
‘Nano-aluminum being dropped into the atmosphere is being inhaled by humans, Blaylock stated, adding that the particles
travel “*directly into the brain.”
He explained that once inside the brain, the aluminum targets the region *”most affected in
Alzheimer’s Disease.”
Dr. Blaylock has been warning about this issue for decades. In the interview, he noted that he
had previously predicted that spraying nanoparticles into the atmosphere would ‘increase Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.’
And now, he says, the data is catching up to those early warnings.
The Peace Diet How to Reverse Disease Naturally – Terry Shintani, MD, JD…
Excellent video from the Vegan Society of Hawaii.
GIANT Breakfast Cookie / Healthy Vegan Weight Loss
*banana
*chickpea
*oatmeal
*chia seed
*vanilla
*pb2 peanut powder
*drop of maple syrup