Saturday, April 11, 2009
Be informed: Watch this before you eat another bite of meat...your ignorance is NOT bliss for the animals.
Watch "Chew on This" @ Peta2 TV
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Marty's Vegan Organic Potato Soup (RECIPE)
This is a quick, delicious, and easy recipe that freezes and doubles well. Non-vegans will gobble this up without suspecting a thing. ;) I adapted it from a non-vegan recipe I found online. Serve in a bread bowl with a big side salad for a hearty meal. Wait, did I mention how tasty it is?
Bon Appetite!
Marty
Vegan Organic Potato Soup
½ large organic onion, diced
6 medium organic potatoes, peeled and diced
2-3 organic carrots, diced
2-3 organic celery sticks, diced
5 cups organic vegetable broth
4 Tbsp organic butter or organic Smart Balance spread
3 Tbsp organic all-purpose white flour
2 cups organic soy milk
2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp dried thyme
black pepper and sea salt to taste
Dice onion, set aside.
Dice potatoes, carrots, and celery and place in a stock pot with broth. Bring to a boil and boil at medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Halfway through the cooking time for the potatoes, carrots, and celery, begin to saute the onion by heating the butter in a saute pan over medium heat; add the onion and saute until translucent, then add the flour to the cooking onions to make a paste. Gradually add the milk to the paste, stirring constantly. When the milk and onion mixture becomes thickened, remove from heat.
Remove the potato mixture from heat and add the milk mixture, stirring to blend. Add seasonings, infuse with LOVE, and serve.
Makes 7-8 cups of soup, serving size 1 to 1½ cups.
Bon Appetite!
Marty
Vegan Organic Potato Soup
½ large organic onion, diced
6 medium organic potatoes, peeled and diced
2-3 organic carrots, diced
2-3 organic celery sticks, diced
5 cups organic vegetable broth
4 Tbsp organic butter or organic Smart Balance spread
3 Tbsp organic all-purpose white flour
2 cups organic soy milk
2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp dried thyme
black pepper and sea salt to taste
Dice onion, set aside.
Dice potatoes, carrots, and celery and place in a stock pot with broth. Bring to a boil and boil at medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Halfway through the cooking time for the potatoes, carrots, and celery, begin to saute the onion by heating the butter in a saute pan over medium heat; add the onion and saute until translucent, then add the flour to the cooking onions to make a paste. Gradually add the milk to the paste, stirring constantly. When the milk and onion mixture becomes thickened, remove from heat.
Remove the potato mixture from heat and add the milk mixture, stirring to blend. Add seasonings, infuse with LOVE, and serve.
Makes 7-8 cups of soup, serving size 1 to 1½ cups.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Book Recommendation: Diet for a New America
It's been a while since the last post, and for now I'm just posting a recommendation for the book a friend loaned me this week. For all those who are seeking motivation to eat consciously, here is your book: Diet for a New America by John Robbins. This book speaks to my ideals and gives the science behind what I have been finding to be true for myself over the past seven years. I must admit, I read the forward, introduction, and then got to the first section of part one...and had to put the book down, get this, to cry. The first story he shares in the book about a little dog named Bobby who knew how to open his little heart and love is so touching. If I could manage to have half the capacity to love and show gratitude the way this little dog did, when there was little or no reason in the eyes of most to do so...so freaking inspiring. Yes, I am inspired by a DOG. How cool, right?
So, enjoy the book...I'm sure I'll be back very soon to post quotes and thoughts from my exploration of the book.
Bon Appetite!
Marty
So, enjoy the book...I'm sure I'll be back very soon to post quotes and thoughts from my exploration of the book.
Bon Appetite!
Marty
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Conscious Eating - The Final Frontier in Diet
I have always considered myself a foodie, but until recently my love for food was more an unhealthy love affair--you know, the kind of affair that leads you to make unwise choices in the middle of the night or sneak around hoping you won't get caught, knowing all the while that the situation will not end well.
After years of struggling with food choices, my body has suddenly stopped requesting that I make better choices and is now demanding better choices. As painful as this experience was, I consider myself one of the "lucky" ones. My body made the decision for me. I no longer have the choice of eating unconsciously. This shift in my body has lead me to discover that healthy and spiritually conscious food really does taste amazing! And what's more, my body actually prefers it. My diet is strictly vegetarian now, since this shift involved giving up the occasional fish I had been allowing for the past 5 years. I also have given up "sweets", as in foods that are sugar based (yep, that's right, I don't eat or even crave dessert any more). I feel more alive and whole than ever, and am excited to see where my body leads me on this new frontier. I am now living the truth that diet is a way of life and as such, something you practice every day--not a fad or something you go on to lose five pounds.
So, what does it mean to be a conscious connoisseur? Making the choice to eat nutrient-rich foods is just the beginning. It also means to consider the source of your food. Yes, that means looking at the topics you've been avoiding. How much energy/fuel was expended to get your food from the source to the kitchen table? Was suffering created in the production of your food, whether through farm or factory workers who are mistreated and underpaid, or through forms of animal slaughter, abuse, neglect and slavery? Are there any hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, preservatives, chemicals or pesticides in your food? Have you considered the impact of shopping local as opposed to purchasing products shipped half-way around the world or even across the country? Is your food minimally processed or over processed?
How will your new diet choices effect your life? Will you still be able to go out to dinner or have lunch at your friends house? I say YES! There is no reason why your choice to be conscious should effect your social life. A good way to help your friends and family understand your changing diet is by hosting your own healthy dinner parties and turning them on to the fact that healthy food looks and tastes amazing. I am constantly getting questioned about my choices in diet and find it an excellent opportunity to educate others (in a gentle way, not like your overbearing Aunt Matilda) about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Most people seem confused as to why someone would subject themselves to a plant-based diet. I've been told by those who don't understand my diet that they worry I'm not getting enough protein and I'm going to get sick and weak if I don't eat meat. My response is that I am not depriving myself in any way, in fact, I feel liberated. And, I actually get more balance of nutrients than most carnivors because of my acute awareness of what goes on my plate which leaves me feeling better each day.
In my opinion, the most likely outcome of a person truly, honestly listening to their body would be that non of us would eat the flesh of animals ever again. We would see that the life of an animal is no less sacred than our own. We would see that our bodies don't need meat in order to thrive. In fact, the human body runs best on a plant-based diet. Even science supports this fact. That being said, you don't have to be a vegetarian to benefit from this blog. As Kathy Freston (see below) says, just "lean" into the direction you would like to grow. If you are seeking a more conscious, healthy way of eating, today is a good place to start. Lean in. Try some recipes and ideas on for size. Maybe you'll end up going all the way, maybe you'll just give up red meat. The outcome is not the focus, just your intention to be more conscious.
I would like to share with you my personal Journey into a whole-foods diet through this blog. I will be posting conscious recipes, nutritional information, and of course, my own struggles and successes.
For additional inspiration on this topic, read Quantum Wellness by Kathy Freston. Also listen to her talk on Oprah's Soul Series at http://www.oprah.com/article/spirit/inspiration/pkgoprahssoulserieswebcast/20080512_oaf_oss_guest.
Bon Appetite!
Marty
After years of struggling with food choices, my body has suddenly stopped requesting that I make better choices and is now demanding better choices. As painful as this experience was, I consider myself one of the "lucky" ones. My body made the decision for me. I no longer have the choice of eating unconsciously. This shift in my body has lead me to discover that healthy and spiritually conscious food really does taste amazing! And what's more, my body actually prefers it. My diet is strictly vegetarian now, since this shift involved giving up the occasional fish I had been allowing for the past 5 years. I also have given up "sweets", as in foods that are sugar based (yep, that's right, I don't eat or even crave dessert any more). I feel more alive and whole than ever, and am excited to see where my body leads me on this new frontier. I am now living the truth that diet is a way of life and as such, something you practice every day--not a fad or something you go on to lose five pounds.
So, what does it mean to be a conscious connoisseur? Making the choice to eat nutrient-rich foods is just the beginning. It also means to consider the source of your food. Yes, that means looking at the topics you've been avoiding. How much energy/fuel was expended to get your food from the source to the kitchen table? Was suffering created in the production of your food, whether through farm or factory workers who are mistreated and underpaid, or through forms of animal slaughter, abuse, neglect and slavery? Are there any hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, preservatives, chemicals or pesticides in your food? Have you considered the impact of shopping local as opposed to purchasing products shipped half-way around the world or even across the country? Is your food minimally processed or over processed?
How will your new diet choices effect your life? Will you still be able to go out to dinner or have lunch at your friends house? I say YES! There is no reason why your choice to be conscious should effect your social life. A good way to help your friends and family understand your changing diet is by hosting your own healthy dinner parties and turning them on to the fact that healthy food looks and tastes amazing. I am constantly getting questioned about my choices in diet and find it an excellent opportunity to educate others (in a gentle way, not like your overbearing Aunt Matilda) about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Most people seem confused as to why someone would subject themselves to a plant-based diet. I've been told by those who don't understand my diet that they worry I'm not getting enough protein and I'm going to get sick and weak if I don't eat meat. My response is that I am not depriving myself in any way, in fact, I feel liberated. And, I actually get more balance of nutrients than most carnivors because of my acute awareness of what goes on my plate which leaves me feeling better each day.
In my opinion, the most likely outcome of a person truly, honestly listening to their body would be that non of us would eat the flesh of animals ever again. We would see that the life of an animal is no less sacred than our own. We would see that our bodies don't need meat in order to thrive. In fact, the human body runs best on a plant-based diet. Even science supports this fact. That being said, you don't have to be a vegetarian to benefit from this blog. As Kathy Freston (see below) says, just "lean" into the direction you would like to grow. If you are seeking a more conscious, healthy way of eating, today is a good place to start. Lean in. Try some recipes and ideas on for size. Maybe you'll end up going all the way, maybe you'll just give up red meat. The outcome is not the focus, just your intention to be more conscious.
I would like to share with you my personal Journey into a whole-foods diet through this blog. I will be posting conscious recipes, nutritional information, and of course, my own struggles and successes.
For additional inspiration on this topic, read Quantum Wellness by Kathy Freston. Also listen to her talk on Oprah's Soul Series at http://www.oprah.com/article/spirit/inspiration/pkgoprahssoulserieswebcast/20080512_oaf_oss_guest.
Bon Appetite!
Marty
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