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 […]
Ask Grettie – Natural Remedies For Ulcers
Dear Grettie- I have an ulcer. What can I do naturally to help it heal and what can I do in the future to avoid its return? -Andy I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with an ulcer as I hear they can be extremely painful! Unfortunately you are not alone as […]