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Now That's Raw!! 2: One Great Raw Deserves Another

{This article is the continuation of a series I started (but never completed) as a two-parter some time ago. Here's the first article . Just to help you get up to speed. Now you're ready for the sequel...} Vegan or vegetarian. Which is which? Is there a difference between vegetarian and raw food diets? They both share one common trait---an affinity for vegetables. However, a raw foodist IS a type of vegetarian who generally does NOT cook their fruits or vegetables.

Gingery Sweet Potato Soup

It's winter season folks! Time to bundle up and get a hearty (and heart-healthy) meal going to fight off the effects of the cold weather.  What better way to do that than with a tasty soup or stew! This sweet potato soup is not only absolutely delicious, but it's also very good for you.  Check out the recipe below the image & try it out yourself! Gingery Sweet Potato Soup Recipe type: Soup Prep time: 15 mins  Cooking time: 50 mins  Total time: 1 hour 5 mins.  Serves: 4 This is where healthy and tasting great meet!! INGREDIENTS 1 very large sweet potato  ½ large sweet onion, diced  2 carrots, diced  1 large clove garlic, minced  3 tbsp. olive oil, divided sea salt and pepper to taste  4 cups chicken or vegetable stock  1 tbsp. butter  2 tsp. freshly-ground ginger INSTRUCTIONS:   Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit ( 204.44 Celsius) . Peel and large dice sweet potato. Place sweet potato on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp. olive oil and s

Cool Weather Cuisine (Part 2)

It's name is derived from the Greek word "pepon"... Certain Native American tribes called them "isquotm"... They are related to both squash and cucumbers.... They have been used both for food and medicine ... They contain potassium, lutein and Vitamins A, C, and B-6.... You know them as pumpkin ...

Cool Weather Cuisine (Part 1)

It's eggplant season folks and my culinary friend has reminded me about their availability this fall. Most people are kind of apprehensive when it comes to trying out these beautiful cool weather vegetables. I'd like to encourage you to put aside your fears and apprehensions to enjoy this delicious healthy recipe designed to change your mind and fill your belly.

Something To Warm Your Hearts & Bellies

I have been asked to provide a more suited recipe for the colder months, so I reached out to my culinary contact & was provided the following recipe for your enjoyment. Please let all your friends know where you got it from!!

TERRIFIC Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants In Chicago

Hello everyone! I hope that you are doing well during this winter season. You may recall some months ago I posted an article about an outing with a close friend of mine here in Chicago.  Early on during the post, I hinted that I would share some of my favorite healthy restaurants to dine in. Well, I have compiled a short list for you along with popular/unique dishes as well as related links for additional info. Please comment & share with family, friends, associates (and yes even, enemies if you want the last word) freely. Here's the list for your review:

Best Of Both Worlds

{I would be the first to tell you that certain foods and drinks are only appropriate for applicable seasons of times of the year (i.e. Hot Cocoa In Fall and Winter Only), but when I prepared and tasted this recipe, I have had to SERIOUSLY rethink my position on this subject. This IS absolutely delicious! Try preparing this simple recipe & I am certain you will agree!}

Can You Go Vegetarian This Thanksgiving?

I have been asked  numerous times about the healthiest way to eat after the holidays. But what about during the holidays?   It is a known fact that many Americans experience substantial weight gain between the months of October through December.  Some may ask why this occurs.  The truth is there are a myriad of reasons as to why this occurs: inclement weather tends to make one less likely to want to exercise outdoors, limited sunlight can cause your circadian rhythms to become off balanced and may make you more sedentary, and at least a few dozen other factors. However, overwhelmingly, food is typically the culprit. We tend to consumer fattier & less nutritious meals during the late fall to early winter seasons. As weight loss becomes more challenging this ultimately causes you to work out even harder after the holiday seasons...unless you take action to offset the excess weight.    I believe that it is quite possible to create a nutritious and de

One more salad...for Autumn (and Janine)

Finally....I have the second of your Autumn recipes ready for your enjoyment! For those of you that may be new to marsupialmind blog, this is a special feature that I have created to provide you with an assortment of healthy meal ideas that are suited for the seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter). 

Cornbread with Blueberries?? (YUP!)

Captivating Cornbread with Blueberries Ingredients: ·   1 cup graham flour, sifted ·   1 cup fresh blueberries ·   3/4 cup light yellow or blue cornmeal ·   1 egg ·   3 tablespoons sugar or Sucanat ·   2/3 cup lowfat milk or soy milk ·   1 teaspoon baking powder ·   1/3 cup canola oil ·   3/4 teaspoon of sea salt Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour Instructions: Lightly oil or spray an 8x8 in baking pan. Preheat oven to 425F. Measure out the blueberries into a bowl, and lightly dust with a small amount of the cornmeal. In mixing bowl blend flour, remaining cornmeal, sucanat, baking powder and salt. Stir in blueberries. In small bowl beat egg; add milk and oil, mix. Pour all at once into flour mixture. Stir just until dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Pour ba