Wellness

[kitty45]

@sidsmom

This is from Vegan For Everybody by Americas Test Kitchen

1/4  cup water

2 tbsp lemon juice

6 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp olive oil (I use water instead)

1-15 oz can chickpeas

1 garlic clove ( I use 2 or 3)

1 tsp smoked paprika 

1/2 tsp salt ( I skip this)

Pinch of cayenne pepper ( I use a squirt of siracha)

Combine water & lemon juice in bowl. whisk tahini & oil in another bowl.

process chickpeas, garlic, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper in food processor.

While machine is running, add lemon juice mixture, then tahini mixture untill smooth.

Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts & scallion, drizzle with oil.( I don't do that part)

[sidsmom]

[sidsmom]

Reminder:

No need to add additional (overt) fats for optimum health.

[catwhisperer]

I would love to eat a plant based diet daily, not only for health reasons, but budget wise. The problem is my DH. He is 69 and a meat and potatoes guy set in his ways. I know meat is not healthy, nor can we afford to buy it, but trying to figure out what to feed him is a major chore. He won't eat cereal or brown rice. He expects eggs, bacon, and hash browns daily for breakfast.  

[sidsmom]

@catwhisperer

Going PB for financial reasons is the easiest!

If he likes potatoes & hash browns, cook the food he loves

but make it double the amount to edge out the animal product.

Be sure & cook without oil/butter/animal product. 

But...health needs to begin with your plate. If the change for health

is your strong ‘why’, there’s no time like the present to get started. 

https://eatplant-based.com/10-simple-healthy-plant-based-recipes/

https://youtu.be/rJyRpVwlaR8

https://youtu.be/PXi998JX8YM

Cook the meals you desire. Pick a,

-Grain

-Bean

-Vegetable

-Sauce/Spice

...then add the meat you husband desires. Once you begin to see health results & budget savings, that will be his incentive to eat more plant based.

There are so many suggestions online for hearty soups, stews which use beans, squashes...HTH! 

🌼💛

[catwhisperer]

@sidsmom...thanks for the info. I think with DH, much of it is psychological. I have been using less and less meat when I make spaghetti or stew, and he doesn't complain.

[sidsmom]

@catwhisperer

Keep track of the amount of $$ you’re saving in case doubt sets in.

In terms of health, take a baseline weight/blood pressure measurement

and track that over the upcoming months.  

What’s that saying? 

“If you can measure it, you can manage it”

This is the time of year where $$ will definitely be on your side.

Holidays always spawn HUGE produce sales in the grocery store.

Sweet potatoes, russets, corn, acorn squash, butternut squash,

green beans, onions...you have a feast for days for little money!

AND it’s good for your heart & waistline!  Win-Win.

Come me back here if you have questions, K?

Remember your ‘Why!’

[sidsmom]

Happy November, Leafies!!💚🌱

As many have figured out...

Thanksgiving dinner is basically a feast of Sides!

Potatoes & gravy, green beans, squash, corn, bread,

sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc! All that would be plenty,

but how about a lentil loaf for leftovers? And a chocolate pie

for dessert?  All these dishes are so simple to make.

They also can be made healthy & inexpensive!  

Below is just an example of the beautiful dishes one can

make for the upcoming holidays to stay happy & healthy!

What’s YOUR favorite plant-based dish??

[sidsmom]

I remember when Jon started his journey last year.

Looks like the series is screening again this month.

Jon has done so well!

Curious to see how he updates the series to current status.

Reversing disease? It’s the Power of Food!

 

[sidsmom]

This is so cool!

Have a feeling Dr. McDougall has had a strong influence on

many, many notables throughout the years. Don’t know if 

Mr. Lee was veg or not, but obviously there was a point in his life

where he bettered his health by Dr. McDougall’s teachings.