vegetarian

Win Dick’s Cottons Sunglasses + New Salad Recipe!

December 5, 2011

On the third day of fitness my blog friend gave to me, Dicks Cottons sunglasses. These are the brand new Mayflower Wayfarer sunglasses from Dick’s Cottons. One lucky blog reader or YouTube viewer will win these shades. The winner will be getting a preppy pair like mine, the tortoise with black lenses. This flattering frame [...]

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Lighten Up with Butternut Squash Quinoa

October 25, 2011

I love butternut squash risotto but it is not exactly the most healthy comfort food recipe.  I made this last week but was unable to upload the pictures since my cord was en route from Chicago.  Using a few simple swaps, I was able to lighten up this fall staple with ease and even made [...]

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Low Cal Pumpkin Peanut Butter Snack Recipe

October 24, 2011

I love eating peanut butter with celery as part of my diet plan for meal #4.  Rarely am I satisfied though with 2 tbsp of peanut butter which comes out to 200 calories.  I eat as much celery as I want but still it’s not the same without peanut butter.  I recently came up with [...]

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Whey vs Soy Protein

July 14, 2011

I admit I’ve bought soy protein because it was cheap.  I use protein powder daily for my breakfast pancake.  I choose whey protein (isolate if you can afford it) sweetened with stevia.  I know it was the best way to go but now there is science that proves it is better than soy protein when [...]

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High Protein Pancake Recipe (Low Carb)

May 2, 2011

I’ve mastered the do or die willpower that it takes to drop 5 lbs in a week.  I feel like it’s gift just as much as it is a weakness.  I have a photoshoot on Wednesday so I’ve been eating very clean for about 1-2 weeks (with the exception of ice cream pie on Easter).  [...]

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Vegan Chocolate Cake with Banana Frosting Recipe

April 26, 2011

As a blogger, labeling recipes as Vegan or Gluten Free is a tricky decision.  On one hand, non vegan readers may think this recipe is not for them.  Some automatically think, gross, while other’s like me are intrigued.  Many of my recipes are unintentionally vegan and gluten free but I eat neither diet purposefully.  When [...]

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How To Find The Perfect Recipe Online

April 22, 2011

Do ever find yourself scouring over the internet looking for the perfect recipe?  Maybe you’re looking for vegan meals for earth day, a quick brown bag lunch idea, or a recipe to use up your produce that may go bad, but if you are like me, this process usually is overwhelming.  With so many recipes on [...]

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Earth Day Vegan Challenge

April 20, 2011

This Friday is Earth Day!  For over 40 years, Earth Day—April 22—has inspired and mobilized individuals and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.   I don’t believe I’ve ever actively participated in Earth Day on my own, so this year I’m taking the initiative and giving all of you my [...]

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A Very Vegan Weekend

April 11, 2011

This weekend I tried my second Saturday class of Hip Hop Yoga at Back Bay Yoga in Boston.  This class is becoming a favorite.  It’s not hot yoga, but I sweat like it is!  I take the Hip Hop version during the week but the Saturday class with Lynn is extra sweaty.   Afterwards, I [...]

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Sesame Ginger Maple Tofu Vegetarian Recipe

March 21, 2011

I have a new blog obsession.  Averie from Love Veggies and Yoga has some amazing vegetarian and vegan recipes that are worth checking out if you’re into creative unique healthy recipes.  While my favorite TV trainer Jillian Micheals is not into soy, she does suggest that if you are going to have it, choose fermented [...]

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