Vegetarian recipes & information to help you eat healthier

What’s So Bad About Genetically Modified Foods?

I just found out about a survey the Federated Farmers of New Zealand (pro GM) are doing to gauge the public reaction to introducing GM foods into ‘clean, green’ New Zealand. Then only about an hour later I stumbled across this article, aptly named Just Another Reason to Grow Your Own Food

Most of us who care about our health know that GM food have to be bad news, but until now I didn’t know that any studies had been done into exactly what effect they can have. Here’s what one study has found.

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Banana Mocha Non-Milk Shake

I created this as a non-dairy alternative to my former favorite, espresso milkshakes. Now, I may be biased, but I’d say espresso milkshakes pale in comparison to this baby! This is a favorite afternoon pick-up drink in my house.

I also find this satisfies my sweet cravings, and is a lot healthier than having a chocolate bar.

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Marinated Chickpea Salad

One of the most popular legumes in the world, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) were one of the first crops to be cultivated. They are one of the tastiest and most versatile of the pulses. Chickpeas are also high in fiber and contain the phytonutrient isoflavone, which may help to prevent cancer. Chickpeas belong to the family of legumes, also known as pulses. A study of 10,000 men and women in the USA found that those who ate pulses at least four times a week had a significantly lower risk of coronary heart disease.

This tasty marinated chickpea salad can be put together quickly, stored overnight in the fridge and eaten for lunch the next day. Read more »

How To Cook Brown Rice

The secret to cooking perfect brown rice lies in getting the water to brown rice ratio correct. Once you get that correct, it’s only a matter of turning off the heat when the rice is done.

The method I use to cook perfect brown rice every time is called the absorption method. I find it’s the easiest and most consistent way to cook brown rice, and it eliminates the guesswork. Read more »

Banana Blueberry Ice Dream

I was craving something sweet at night, but I wanted to stay on my raw food diet because I feel so much better on it. Fortunately I’d put some bananas in the freezer a couple of days earlier so whipping up this cold, creamy dessert took a matter of minutes and was a big hit. Even the dogs loved licking the bowl! One of the things I love most about a raw food diet is that you get to eat such satisfying desserts and you don’t have to feel bad… in mind or body. There are few things that are as simple, quick and easy to make as a raw vegan ice cream recipe, so these are a good way to introduce kids to raw foods and preparing them. Read more »

Chocolate Zucchini Cake in a Slow Cooker

We’ve still got an overabundance of zucchini from the garden and while trying to come up with new ways to use it all I stumbled upon baking… in a crock pot. I never would have thought this would work, but I’m so glad it does. With a slow cooker (a.k.a. crock pot) you don’t have to keep an eye on it like you do with an oven. You just pour the batter in, go off to do something else and come back 2 hours later - ideal! The cake is moist and divine… well, what dish with chocolate is not divine? Read more »

Healthier Sweet Zucchini Muffins Recipe

I’ve modified the recipe I posted previously, added more zucchini and reduced the amount of sugar, so it’s healthier and the results are so much better! I’m really pleased with the way these turned out. Better tasting and better for you! Now that’s my kind of dessert! Actually, you could eat these muffins any time… they make a good snack (perfect for kid’s lunch boxes - get some extra vegies into them without them realizing), if you’re like me and can’t eat a lot first thing in the morning they are lovely for breakfast with your morning coffee or tea. So without further ado, here’s the recipe… Read more »

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