Hippy Gourmet at Blossoming Lotus Kauai, making Live LasagnaJuly 29th, 2010
Duration : 0:6:17 Chew On This – 15 Reasons to Become VeganJuly 29th, 2010
Duration : 0:3:40 Considerable Weight Loss for Oscar After Eating A Vegetarian DietJuly 29th, 2010
vegetarian Duration : 0:2:9 Veg TV in India with DC Nutritionist Tracye McQuirterJuly 29th, 2010
Duration : 0:3:7 Easy Indian Vegetarian Recipes : About Curry Leaf or Bay Leaf for Vegetarian Spicy CauliflowerJuly 29th, 2010
Expert: Neha Ghera Duration : 0:1:2 Anyone know any good vegetarian cookbooks?July 28th, 2010I’m not really new to being a vegetarian, but i wanna change my eating habits. i need to drop a few pounds. Do you know any good vegetarian or vegan cookbooks with savory foods that are healthy? or healthy dessers? thanks =] Veganomicon (my personal favorite) – lots of variety (everything I’ve made from it has been excellent) Websites: I am considering becoming Vegetarian but I don’t eat vegetables?July 28th, 2010Do you know of any good recipes for a very picky eater and dosn’t eat Veggies? Would that be healthy for me to do? How long should I wait from going from vegetarian to a vegan?July 28th, 2010I recently became a vegetarian, and I was wondering how long it took some of you that went from vegetarian to vegan. Or did you go hardcore into veganism. And how did you make the dietary transition I did some research…propaganda on both meat/dairy and vegan sides sure, but the vegan "propaganda" was much more convincing and made absolute sense to me. The meat/dairy info I felt was for profit, whereas the vegan info was out there without you having to buy a certain product. The vegan side was genuinely concerned about the state of things and not trying to sell me a product for my money. At first, I wasn’t exactly sure what I should be eating, I just knew I had to do it…dive in, if you will. I went to countless websites and went to the library to gain some insightful information. And I have never looked back. It feels good to know that my money isn’t directly going to the industrialized animal agribusinesses. It’s an easy transition and I didn’t have to wean myself off animal products. My body may be different, I’m not sure, but just take it from me, I went vegan in a relative heartbeat. Ultimately, you know your body better than anyone else and your body will tell you what you need and what you don’t. So give it a try already. Go vegan as soon as possible. If you feel it’s too soon then gradually transition. Have fun and enjoy your guilt-free lifestyle! How to go on a healthy vegetarian diet?July 28th, 2010I would like to know what are the specific foods that can effectively substitute vitamins in fish, poultry, and meat and what is the daily intake in order to go 100% vegetarian while still maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet? This is the American Dietetic Association’s website, here they list food sources of important nutrients when on a vegetarian diet. http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6374 One way to know if you are getting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for all the nutrients you need is to follow the Food Guide Pyramid. http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/vegetarian.html What is the best way for a vegetarian to get real protein?July 28th, 2010Im becoming a vegetarian and my family says I still need protein in my diet. So what is the best way to get that protein without eating meat? If you are an ovo-lacto vegetarian, eggs are an excellent and very easily digested protein, with lots of other vitamins you need, especially in the yolk. Organic yogurt is also very rich in protein, as well as calcium and beneficial probiotics. If you do not choose to eat eggs or dairy, there are still lots of great protein sources! I get most of my protein from seeds, nuts, and sprouts, and from making sure when I eat grains they are always whole grains. As an athlete, I need to make sure I get plenty of protein – and it is not hard at all, as long as I am aware of what I eat! Sunflower seed butter or almond butter on 100% whole grain bread is a great, easy, portable protein and also high in fiber. Put sprouts on your salads and sandwiches and especially into wraps for texture, an awesome flavor, and also a great protein boost. Any kind of beans with brown rice makes a nutritious complete protein. Some folks eat a lot of soy for protein, but others choose to avoid soy because of either allergies or its tendency to mimic estrogen in the body. Lentils, chickpeas, or other legumes will provide you with a lot of protein as well. Setian is made from wheat gluten. It is high in protein and can substitute for many different kinds of meat in meat-based recipes. You can buy it in the fridge section of your local health food store or make your own if you are feeling really industrious. There are recipes all over the web! There is a grain called quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) that is so delicious and also a complete protein on its own! It is fantastic. Rinse it well to remove bitterness, then drain it, and cook it in water or broth and serve with any kind of veggies. It goes really well with mushrooms! Or rinse your quinoa then cook it with a mixture of milk and water for breakfast. Serve it with cinnamon, fruit, and a handful of nuts. There are lots of sources of protein on a vegetarian diet! You actually have to be more careful about minerals and vitamin B12 than about protein. (B12 is found in dairy, but vegans should supplement. Iron is found in lots of dark green leafy veggies and in beans, so if your diet is nutritious and varied and you are eating all the veggies you can every day, especially the dark ones like kale and collards, you should do just fine!) |
In this segment from Organic Living TV with the Hippy Gourmet, we visit one of the world’s best Vegan/Vegetarian restaurants – Blossoming Lotus, on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Before we get cooking the Live Lasagna, we head out to visit the local organic and bio-dynamic farms that supply Blossoming Lotus. This is a super colorful, fantastic recipe with Chef Jerrod Perry!
This Peta Video at petatv.com provides you with information why you should become a vegan. Please also find the movie meet your meat.
http://www.thenaturalguide.com/healthy-eating.htm – I interview Oscar Higuera who lost a considerable amount of weight after he adopted a vegetarian diet over 3 years ago. His health improved as well. He stopped eating meat after being horrified when he saw pigs being killed for food. To learn how to eat a health rejuvenating, organic, whole foods diet, read The Beginner’s Guide to Natural Living.
Marie Oser talks with co-founder of Black Vegetarians of Washington, DC about the impact of exporting fast food to Asia
Learn about the importance of curry leaf also known as bay leaf in this spicy cauliflower dish with expert vegetarian cooking tips in this free Indian cuisine video clip.