Articles Archive for August 2009
FOOD & WINE »
I usually double this recipe and enjoy it during the week in the form of a healthy, light lunch. Chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) are fabulously nutritious. Low in saturated fat and cholesterol, one serving (1 cup) contains 11 grams of dietary fiber and 12 grams of protein. The combination of spices and a touch of crushed red pepper adds a South African touch. By using low-sodium chickpeas, you can reduce the sodium from 718 grams to 460 grams per serving. Rinsing the chickpeas well before processing them …
Compassion for Animals, WHY GO VEGAN? »
I didn’t sleep a wink last night. Not for any reason other than I had watched Earthlings, the movie, just before going to bed.
As I dragged my tired, puffy- and bleary-eyed body out of bed this morning, I suddenly felt compelled to write about the profound effect this movie has had on me. In case you have never heard of it, Earthlings is a movie about the suffering of animals for food, in fashion and entertainment. I’m not writing this piece as a vegetarian (now a vegan as of last …
