While it is true that the majority of people become vegans between the age of 16 and 64, around 2% of vegans in the US are aged 55 or over. In America, around 4% make the switch from an omnivore lifestyle for spiritual reasons, 19% for dietary reasons, and 77% for ethical reasons. If you are thinking of going vegan, rest assured, you are not alone. The movement is enjoying a … [Read more...]
Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
I love making the Baby Beet and Quinoa salad featured below. It's not only beautiful to look at but amazingly nutritious as well. The Ancient Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. They contain the mineral Boron, which is related to the production of human sex hormones. Beets also purify your blood, naturally cleanse and detoxify your body. Most people cut off the leaves … [Read more...]
Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I’ve been trying to get more into eating beans and legumes because they’re so good for you and are a great substitution for meat. One of my favorites is garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. They’re part of the legume family and are popular in Italian and Middle Eastern cooking. I created the Garbanzo Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes featured below because it’s not only … [Read more...]
Italian Inspired Radicchio and Arugula Salad
The Radicchio and Arugula Salad featured at the bottom of this post was inspired by my trip to Italy. Salad isn’t served before a meal in Italy, but rather after the meal as a digestive. You won't find it soaked in dressing either. If you want dressing you can sprinkle a little extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, and salt on it but there's not really such a thing as … [Read more...]
Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
A Halloween food blogger potluck meeting inspired me to make this colorful Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing. Everyone was bringing sweets and I decided to put together a healthy salad. What made it perfect for Halloween was that I added orange bell peppers, pumpkin seeds and added pumpkin seed oil to the light and tasty dressing. I found an orange bowl at a party … [Read more...]
