I am hosting a tea party and one of the guests is vegan. Can you recommend some vegan recipes (I will be serving mint tea and English breakfast tea)? My vegan cookbook only has recipes for fruit crisps and nut balls. Not very inspiring!!! ~ Kristie Hi Kristie! It can be very intimidating to […]
Ask Grettie – Vegans and Protein
How much protein does a vegan person need daily? Is animal protein superior to plant-based protein? ~ Gail This is definitely the question I get asked most. When eating a varied whole-food plant-based diet that is adequate in calories it is actually difficult to become protein deficient (i.e. spinach is 57% protein while […]
Affordable Raw Food – Pay What You Can Afford eBooks
A reader sent me an e-mail letting me know that “The Raw Chef” Russell James is now offering his eBooks on a “pay what you can afford” basis. What a great idea. The Raw Foods Movement is really gaining momentum. When we consume raw foods we experience the benefits of live active enzymes. These enzymes […]
Ask Grettie: Eliminating Cheese From Your Diet
I am in need of your expertise. I am considering taking dairy out of my kid’s diet to look more like me & my husband’s diet, but I am finding the right cheese replacement to be the hardest part. They really like the soy cheese, but I don’t want them to have that much soy. […]
Ask Grettie: Dealing With Cold Sores Naturally
I was recently contacted by a family member for advice about an ailment that I know many people suffer from. In their e-mail to me they wrote, “I keep getting cold sores in my mouth and on my tongue. What do I need to do to get rid of them? Help!” First of all I want to reiterate […]