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A Versatile Recipe

October 16, 2017 |

Some foods we eat are not relegated to a certain meal or a particular time of day.  Chili is one such dish.  It is excellent for lunch or supper and great fare to take along for a potluck.  As a bonus it is also quick and easy to prepare. This recipe is the result of…

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What Does Eating Plants Do For Hypertension? (Part One)

October 13, 2017 |

“There are two kinds of cardiologists – those that are vegan and those that haven’t read the data”. Dr. Kim Williams, cardiologist and the president of the American College of Cardiology 2015 & 2016 High blood pressure (hypertension) is the number one risk factor for death in the world. Statistics tell us that 1 out…

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Fusing Two Tasty Cultures

October 9, 2017 |

  Pasta is a great way to present a quick, one dish meal that is a perfect backdrop for lots of colourful and healthy plant-based foods. In this recipe Italian seasonings intermingle very delectably with Mexican spices to create this nutritious and delicious one dish meal.   MEX-ITALIA PASTA ¼ cup apple juice 1 cup…

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What is the Problem With Added Oils?

October 6, 2017 |

The use of oils in or on our food has become very confusing. First we are told to cut down on oils and fats to keep us healthy and prevent weight gain. More recently headlines declare that fats and oils are in fact good for us and we should eat all we want of them.…

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The 5:1 Rule and the Hierarchy of Whole Grains

October 2, 2017 |

Today I offer you a couple of helpful guidelines for whole grains developed by two experts in plant-based living. Michael Greger MD is a wonderful source of information on healthy lifestyles. He runs a website called nutritionfacts.org where you can find short entertaining and educational videos covering a vast range of topics of interest to…

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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.