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November 17, 2008

Recipe

Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole

A steaming sweet potato casserole is a mainstay of any Thanksgiving feast, and

this southern-style twist on the traditional favorite will be a highlight of

your holiday meal. Loaded with antioxidants and rich in vitamins A and C,

manganese, fiber, potassium and iron, sweet potatoes are nutritious and

delicious.

Ingredients:

 

4 large or 6 medium sweet potatoes

2 Tbs. margarine (try Earth Balance)

1/4 cup soy creamer or soymilk

1/4 cup orange juice

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. grated nutmeg

3/4 tsp. cinnamon

 

Topping:

1/4 cup margarine

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/3 cup unbleached white flour

3/4 cups chopped pecans

2 Tbs. maple syrup

 

Directions:

 

Cook and peel the sweet potatoes.

Preheat oven to 350 F and set aside a greased 2 quart casserole dish.

Mash potatoes with margarine until smooth; add soy creamer or soymilk, orange

juice, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; pour into

prepared casserole dish.

Mix the topping ingredients together until well-combined; sprinkle over the

casserole and bake for 45 minutes.

For great Thanksgiving recipes , visit blog.fatfreevegan.com!

 

books

Vegan a Go-Go!

Need a little help in the kitchen? Vegan a Go-Go! is a must for frequent

travelers and anyone who likes to eat good food. This adorable, pint-sized book

includes 150 recipes… all are easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and

guaranteed to deliver energy, nutrition, and great flavor.

Vegan a Go-Go! also contains information and advice pertinent to vegan

travelers, from finding options at restaurants to what food items are best

suited to carry around in your luggage or handbag. There’s even a section on how

to say “I am vegan” in numerous languages. This book is specially designed

with the traveler in mind: it’s small enough to slip into one’s pocket or

purse, yet has a reinforced cover to ensure durability under the harshest

conditions!

For more information and to buy the book, visit the FARM store!

 

health

Fruits & Veggies Fight Cancer

A diet high in fruits and vegetables can significantly decrease esophageal

cancer risk, according to a new study published in the American Journal of

Gastroenterology. Researchers compared people’s risk of contracting Barrett's

esophagus- a precursor to esophageal cancer - with their consumption of foods

rich in the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E. Barrett’s esophagus is a

condition that occurs when acid reflux stimulates changes in the lining of

the esophagus.

Among the 900 study participants, those with the highest dietary intake of

vitamin C had a 52% lower risk of developing Barrett's esophagus, and those

with the highest intake of vitamin E had a 75% lower risk. Researchers note

that the condition and its effects appear to come mainly from dietary sources,

rather than supplemental sources.

This study is one of many that validates that the fact that high antioxidant

intake from fruits and vegetables actually decreases the risk of developing

cancer.

To read the full article, click here!

 

Inspiration

Food for Thought & Tummy

If Stephanie cooks, they will come! Stephanie Schmidt believes in spreading

the message of compassion for animals by sharing her love of a veg lifestyle. As

a vegetarian for 15 years and now a vegan, she made a deal with her friends

for the holiday season that they couldn’t refuse. This year, she offered to

prepare a vegan dinner with all the trimmings and they were more than happy to

eat vegan this Thanksgiving! For those friends who opted not to join her

festivities, she printed out information on turkey-alternatives “to help

everyone have a delicious and Gentle Thanksgiving.”

Stephanie finds that a plant-based diet makes her feel good about herself

because she is doing her part to help animals and the planet. By giving her

friends the gift of a healthy, cruelty-free meal, she is demonstrating that

everyone can enjoy the holiday while making a meaningful difference!

Tell us your Gentle Thanksgiving plans and register with us at

www.GentleThanksgiving.org

 

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