One of the topics I get asked about often is urinary tract health. Many people (mostly women) experience Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) from time to time and they want to know if there is anything they can do naturally to keep a bladder infection at bay. A few years back I was suffering from recurrent […]
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High Speed Blender vs. Juicer
So, after catching my second sore throat/cold/whatever in a month I am starting to think that I need to add something to my diet and am ready to take the plunge and start juicing. I did a bit of research and found two options, a juicer or a Vitamix. A friend of mine really is […]
Vegan Cooking 101 – Stumped By Tempeh
I just tried tempeh for the first time at a restaurant today and really liked it, but I am not sure how to prepare it on my own. Do you have any tips, or recipe suggestions for preparing tempeh? Thanks, Monica Hi Monica! I am glad to hear that you like tempeh. Tempeh is […]
Ask Grettie: Digesting the Vegan Diet
Does the stomach ever get accustomed to eating a plant-based diet and no longer have GI distress? I am afraid of getting bloated and windy (gassy). I have IBS. Thanks! ~Dolores Hi Dolores! I am sorry to hear that you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and have been experiencing intestinal irritation. Yes, I can […]
Ask Grettie: How To Make Any Recipe Gluten Free
I have lots of vegan bread recipes that call for whole wheat flour, but I don’t bake with gluten. Is there a formula for adding xanthan gum to gluten free flours, ie…teaspoon for every cup of flour, etc.? ~ Sirica Hi Sirica, Yes, there is a formula for adding xanthan gum to recipes. The amount […]