When shifting to a vegetarian diet, one of the biggest concerns for some people is protein. They may worry when concerned friends ask, “Where are you going to get your protein?” But rest assured, you can always answer, “From everything I eat.” After all, when nearly all plant foods contain some protein, it’s quite simple […]
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Dear Wai Lana, I was recently recuperating from elective surgery in the hospital, no biggie. But healing is a big deal. While I was walking the halls, I would wear my portable CD player headphones and listen to yoga sound. It made me feel so good! I would sing out loud—quietly. I held onto the
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I’ve yet to find a better recipe to clear sinus congestion than this juice, a wintertime regular in my family. Don’t go overboard on the horseradish, however; a little bit goes a long way. Yield: 1 Juice Cooking Time: 5 Minutes Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ingredients: ½ red potato 6 carrots 1 heaping handful fresh parsley ¼-inch sliver
While shooting my show in New Zealand one fall, we became good friends with the neighbors, who had a small but plentiful orchard of sweet-tart macintosh apples. We came up with all kinds of neat ways to use them, including this cozy soup that everyone on the crew just loved. It tastes even better with
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Beautifully textured and laced with subtle curry spices like cumin, mustard, and cilantro, this mellow and delicious soup is a silken delight for the palate. Though elegant and great for entertaining, it’s also agreeable family fare—especially with crispy vegetable samosas and basmati rice. Yield: 12 cups Cooking Time: 30 Minutes Prep Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 7 cups
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Busy mothers will be grateful for this easy, kid-friendly soup. It provides mellow, universally appealing flavors that inspire the fussiest eaters to finish their bowl and even ask for seconds. Yield: 10 cups Cooking Time: 20 Minutes Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter or oil ½ cup diced onion 1½ cups chopped celery plus leaves
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Topped with a tangy almond dressing, this healthy green salad is as delicious as it is satisfying. Yield: Serves 4 to 6 Cooking Time: 30 Minutes Prep Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: Salad: 1 head of broccoli, chopped 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed 2 cups green peas 1 head of red leaf lettuce, washed and chopped 1
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Summer BBQs are aplenty this time of year and one of my favorite dishes to bring to get-togethers is this unique, protein-packed cole slaw. The added chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a protein powerhouse and really compliment the creaminess inherent in a good cole slaw. I have lightened up this dressing by using more yogurt
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This salad takes some time to prepare, but once assembled, the combination of fresh greens and sprouts mixed with oven-roasted beets, crunchy candied pecans, soft goat cheese, and a sprinkling of pomegranate will surely delight everyone’s taste buds. Yield : Makes 6 large portions or 8 small portions Cooking Time: 45 Minutes Prep Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients:
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This isn’t just any old pumpkin pie recipe! With a rich and creamy filling packed into a deep-dish pie crust, this ginger-spiced pie will surely bring smiles to everyone’s face. Once baked, a simple but elegant gourmet dish revealed. Yield: 8 to 10 pieces Cooking Time: 60 Minutes Prep Time: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 3 cups steamed and puréed pumpkin
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