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Kick the Meat Habit - One Day at a Time!

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September 18, 2006

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Recipe: Black-eyed Pea Chipotle Dip

 

Jump on this opportunity to explore the countless benefits of beans.

Black-eyed peas

have the lowest calories per serving among beans and are an excellent

source of B

vitamins. Low in fat and cholesterol-free, they contain iron, potassium, and

calcium. These protein-rich carbohydrates do not cause a quick rise in

blood sugar

and the fiber helps reduce fat. Try this zesty dip with your favorite pita

bread or

chips!

 

Ingredients:

 

2-15 oz cans black-eyed peas, drained

1-6 oz can tomato paste

1 medium-sized sweet onion, peeled

1 chipotle pepper, stem removed

1 tsp. sweet basil, dried

1 tsp. cilantro, dried

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin, ground

1 large or 2 medium size garlic cloves, peeled

6 Tbs. lemon juice

 

Directions:

 

Put all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend

until smooth.

Add water (if necessary) to achieve desired consistency.

Leftover dip can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator

for two to

three days.

 

For this and other great veg recipes, visit www.All-Creatures.org.com!

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Product: Eden's Canned Organic Beans

Eden Foods contributes to environmentally friendly agriculture by working

closely

with organic family farms and natural food makers. In addition to their large

selection of plain or seasoned canned beans, they provide a wide variety

of healthy

organic and kosher produce including tomatoes, quinoa, barley malt syrup,

mustard,

fruit, and sea salt.

 

Eden Foods provides you with a convenient way to eat your beans if you

don't have

time to prepare them from scratch. With no added salt or sugar, they're

natural,

healthy, and flavorful. Black-eyed peas are excellent in soup, on top of a

salad, or

blended as a dip.

 

For nutritional and product information, visit www.EdenFoods.com!

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Health: B6 Protects Against Parkinson's

 

Recent research suggests that increased intake of vitamin B6, from diet and

supplements, could cut the risk of Parkinson’s disease by half. The

10-year study

examining data from over 5,000 people revealed that those with the highest

total

vitamin B6 intake had significantly lower risk of developing the disease

than those

with the lowest intake.

 

Parkinson’s disease occurs when nerve cells are lost in a particular

portion of the

brain. According to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, over two

million

Americans currently suffer from the disease. Vitamin B6 can be obtained from

vegetable food sources, such as whole grains, nuts, and beans.

 

To read the full article,

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=69580-vitamin-b-folate-parkins\

on-s-disease!

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Inspiration: In a Society of PEACE

 

Growing up on a meat-based diet, Kristen Lee Ohanyan first explored

vegetarianism as

a sophomore in college. In 2003, she and her husband, Tosh, attended the

Animal

Rights National Conference and after day-one, they both turned vegan

on-the-spot.

Kristen states, “After attending the conference, I knew in my heart that I

had to do

more to end the suffering of all animals, especially the billions of farm

animals

used for food.”

 

In 2004, Kristen and Tosh formed Society of PEACE, a Houston-based animal

rights and

veg outreach group. PEACE is an acronym for People for the Earth, Animals,

Compassion & Enlightenment. They strive to educate the public about the

benefits of

a plant-based diet. Society of PEACE will be active throughout the month

of October

in honor of World Farm Animals Day. One of their creative events includes

the first

annual Texas " Veggin'-out " Days, where consumers are encouraged to support

their

local veggie restaurants.

 

To find out more about Kristen's group, visit www.SocietyofPEACE.org!

Visit www.WFAD.org to check out events in your area!

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