Veggiesome Living

For those of us with young children having a busy lifestyle doesn't always make it easy to ensure the children snack on healthy options.  Make your own on-the-go snacks to munch on throughout the day, such as veggie sticks and fruit bowls. Have a look at the suggestions below and send me some of your own.   OK?😊 VeggJay …   Here are a couple of recipes which you may find useful (when you have more time to try them) Makes 2 large roll-ups 2 flour tortillas 2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese 1 grated carrot 2 lettuce leaves (or a handful of baby spinach leaves) Warm tortillas in a dry pan. Spread vegan cream cheese on them. Add carrots and lettuce or spinach. Roll up and serve or wrap in plastic wrap for snacking later. Variations: Add thin sticks of cucumber or sweet red pepper before rolling. Per roll-up:  159 calories; 4 g protein; 22 g carbohydrate; 6 g fat; 2 g fiber; 230 mg sodium; calories from protein: 10%; calorie...

YES, Successful Athletes and Sports persons can be Vegetarian. In fact, they can be healthier for it. Sit back and have a READ. VeggJay     A plant-based diet, which emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, provides the high-carbohydrate content balanced with the protein and fat the body needs for training sessions and competition. When these three nutrients are consumed from plant-based sources and in the recommended ratios, an athlete will get all the vitamins and minerals he or she needs to best perform, recover, and perform again. An optimal sports diet for performance, recovery, and health is found in  the Power Plate —grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits. By choosing generous servings of these nutrient-dense foods with a focus on variety and wholesomeness, your body will reap the benefits. Whole grains:  Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, rice, and pastas. They are rich in complex carbohydrate, fiber, zinc, and B vit...

The core reason for being vegetarian is for its Health Benefits.. Scientific evidence supports claims to eat more a plant-based diet.  One study  found that eating just 3% more plant protein instead of conventional animal protein cuts the risk of overall early mortality by 10%, and cardiovascular-related mortality by 12%.  Additionally, the  American Journal of Clinical Nutriti on  released a study that indicates eating excess animal protein, particularly dairy protein, is a contributor to childhood obesity and related diseases. Focus on what foods you are eating and where it comes from.  It's important. Pay attention to  where your food comes from, the number of ingredients it has and the processing it has gone through when you are making decisions over what you eat. By eating a diet consisting mostly of plants, you are guaranteed to get the nutrients and antioxidants you need and avoid the potential side effects of consuming too much anima...

Hi Folks, Another option for living the Veggie Lifestyle is cold turkey...Vegan     Oops "Cold turkey and Vegan in one sentence...Not Cool .. "If yuh tink yuh able"... Check out my girl Nats for the transition process @https://howtobeaveganintrini.blogspot.com/ Let her know I said 'Hello' ..... (LOL  I'm a regular poet.) VeggJay …

Hi again, What's for Lunch today? Why not try this delicious recipe and let me know what you think of it. I had it with lightly toasted garlic bread and pumpkin soup.( It was delicious!) VeggJay …                                         Vegetable Stir Fry Sauce ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup water 1 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp cornstarch 2 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp ginger, finely minced 1 tsp Dijon or Chinese mustard chili flakes or chili sauce to taste For the sauce, whisk all of the ingredients together and set aside.   Vegetables 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced ½ sweet onion, diced 1 stalks celery, thinly sliced ¼ lb(s) cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 cup coarsely shred...

Hey there, Here is one of my favorite dinner recipes. Remember to let me know how you enjoyed the dishes I've been posting.  I'd love to know what you think. VeggJay …                     Veggie loaf  served with Checca Sauce Checca Sauce 1 pt cherry tomatoes, (about 2 cups, or 12 oz), halved 3 scallions, (white and pale green parts only) , coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 fresh basil leaves 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 pinch salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper Checca Sauce 1. For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Lentil Loaf ¾ cup lentils, (about 5 oz) 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1...

Hey there, If you are like me and have a sweet tooth, you would usually have dessert with your meals. I've included one of my favorite recipes. Let's indulge a bit with this delectable cheese cake. Remember to let me know how you enjoyed it. 😋 VeggJay … Raw Vanilla Cheesecake with Chocolate Almond Crust Chocolate Almond Crust 1 cup raw almonds, soaked for at least 3 hours ½ cup raw walnuts ⅓ cup shredded coconut 8 medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup coconut sugar ⅓ cup coconut oil 2 Tbsp raw cocoa powder ¼ tsp sea salt Chocolate Almond Crust                          1. Place the almonds and walnuts in a food processor and blend them into a coarse meal. Add remaining ingredients and blend until well combined. 2. Using your hands, press the dough in an even layer into mini tart pans with removabl...