Month: March 2026
22 Plant-Based Protein Sources Experts Want You to Eat More Often
Read of a variety of high-protein vegetables and plant-based foods to add to your plate.
1. Edamame
Protein: 9 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
2. Lentils
Protein: 8 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
3. Black beans
Protein: 8 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
4. Chickpeas
Protein: 7 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
5. Mung beans
Protein: 7 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
6. Refried beans
Protein: 6.5 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
7. Fava beans
Protein: 6.5 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
8. Lima beans
Protein: 5 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
9. Green peas
Protein: 4 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
10. Soybean sprouts
Protein: 4 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
11. Peanuts
Protein: 8 grams per 1 ounce
12. Red potatoes (and white ones, too)
Protein: 7 grams per 1 large potato, cooked
13. Wild rice
Protein: 3.25 grams per 1/2 cup, cooked
14. Spinach
Protein: 6 grams per 1 cup, cooked
15. Brussels sprouts
Protein: 5.5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
16. Sweet potatoes
Protein: 5 grams per 1 large potato, cooked
17. Artichokes
Protein: 5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
18. Snow peas
Protein: 5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
19. Broccoli
Protein: 5 grams per 1 cup, cooked
20. Asparagus
Protein: 4.25 grams per 1 cup, cooked
22. White mushrooms
Protein: 4 grams per 1 cup, cooked
Eat Dinner Earlier to Boost Heart Health
A new study from researchers at Northwestern University found that eating dinner at least three hours before bedtime may improve cardiovascular health over time.
https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/dinner-time-earlier/2026/03/05/id/1248504/
Mar 5, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* C. Capps podcast
* Nothing But Bible
EXERCISE:
* Walk-about outdoors at farmer’s market
* Ab-Coaster
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* Mexi-bowl (pinto beans, rice, cilantro, avocado, salsa)
* hunk of whole wheat sourdough
* steamed broccoli seasoned w/ ground mustard seed & garlic granules
* plain sparkling water w/ a shot of soft XL-drink
* chopped salad w/ grilled bbq potato, avocado & lemon juice
… SUN HAS SET …
* pistachios
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
Mar 4, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Nothing But Bible
EXERCISE:
* Walk-about on campus
* Standing lecture
* Walk-about in market
* Earthquake (vibrating) platform
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* fruit smoothie w/ rolled oats
* vegan sushi (rice, carrot, avocado, sweet potato, nori paper)
* fresh jackfruit
* veggie subway sandwich
… SUN HAS SET …
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
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This Simple Add-In Makes My Broccoli Taste Better—and It’s Surprisingly Good for You
Breast Cancer Deaths Expected to Rise Globally | Newsmax.com
…driven in part by unhealthy lifestyle choices, a new study says.
https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/cancer-breast-deaths/2026/03/03/id/1248097/
Mar 3, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Healing Scriptures w/ Dodie Osteen
* Nothing But Bible
EXERCISE:
* Walk-about campus
* Walk around block w/ Mom & Sissy
* Powerwalk outdoors 90 minutes
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* sliced orange
* baked/sliced/airfried potato dipped in mustard
* leftover Mongolian bbq veggies tossed w/ white rice & whole wheat organic noodles
… SUN HAS SET …
* avocado toast on 9 grain sourdough
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
Mar 2, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Healing Scriptures w/ Dodie Osteen
EXERCISE:
* Lift lower body @ gym
* Walk-about 25 minutes on campus
* Powerwalk outdoors 15 minutes
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* Mongolian bbq veggies tossed w/ white rice & whole wheat noodles
* plain sparkling water w/ shot of soft XL-drink
* thinly sliced raw almonds
… SUN HAS SET …
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed