January 2008
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Linum usitatissimum: The Very Common Flax
Flax has been cultivated for its fiber and seeds since 3000 BCE. Charlemagne passed laws requiring its consumption because it was considered to be so healthy. And with good reason, too, it turns out. Flax contains high levels of lignans and omega-3 fatty acids, the health benefits of which include: Reducing inflammation in illnesses such [...]
Low-fat Vegan Pumpkin Pie
The filling for this low-fat pumpkin pie recipe has approximately half the calories of a typical vegetarian/vegan filling made with honey/agave and one-third the calories of a traditional filling made with eggs and condensed milk. This decrease is due to using stevia. If you don’t like the taste of stevia, use 2/3 cup honey and [...]
Soy Protein and Isoflavones
There’s a lot of talk about adding soy protein and isoflavones to your diet. Usually, there is 1mg isoflavones to 1g of soy protein. In case you’re not sure how much soy protein is in the various soy products, here’s a chart to help you. It may vary a bit depending on the brand but [...]
