Vegan Protein Blueberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Vegan Protein Blueberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup frozen organic wild blueberries (Whole Foods has them in the freezer section)
1 banana
1 cup nut mylk (I use 5XProtein Unsweetened Almond Milk by So Delicious Brand)
2 scoops Orgain brand vegan protein - chocolate flavor

Blend all ingredients in a blender. Yum!

Had this smoothie for breakfast and made my cabbage curry for dinner. Yummmmmm.
Cabbage curry recipe here: Sundaegirl108's Cabbage Curry

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Chewie goes vegan!

I've been thinking about switching little Chewie over to a vegan diet because I don't want him to eat anything gross that I wouldn't eat. Plus, he seriously needs to outlive me; I ♥ Chewie! I came across V-Dog vegan kibble today which looks amazing! I ordered it and I'm so excited to see how Chewie likes it. I'm also going to get him some Organic VEGA Antioxidant Omega oil blend to put over his food as his vet has suggested he needs some oil in his life.

I also ordered the Simple Little Vegan Dog Book by Michelle Rivera and I can't wait to make him some yummy yum yums to enjoy in addition to his nutritionally balanced doggie food. Fortunately, Chewie actually likes his greens and eats zucchini. Good boy.

Here are some resources about meatless meals for your furbabies:
PETA's article about vegan dogs and cats

Good vegan nutrition for doggies

A list of "people foods" by ASPCA and whether or not those foods are OK for your pup.

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Food Inc.

I'm going to see Food Inc. tonight at Film Forum! yay!
Update: Food, Inc. was a little tame for my taste. ;) Entertaining, but tame.

I might even be able to rope Lucas into a meal at Red Bamboo or Vegetarian's Paradise beforehand. heh.
Update: We went to Vegetarian's Paradise 2. We had the Avocado Faux-Crab Tartare (yum!) for an appetizer, Lucas had the seaweed soup (yum!), I had the Texas Fried-Faux-Chicken (yum!), and Lucas had a curry. The Texas Fried "Chicken" was pretty good. It was definitely the most unhealthy high-fat meal I've had in a long time, but it was pretty tasty. It's only fault (other than fat!) was that it almost tasted too much like the real thing which made it slightly off-putting for me!

More reasons to eat more plants and less animals...

Vegan Buddhist Nuns Have Same Bone Density As Non-vegetarians

Grape Seed Extract Kills Cancer Cells In Lab

I've taken grape seed extract in order to prevent blood clots. Unfortunately, my family is prone to bad circulation stuff like that and studies have shown grape seed extract to have preventative effects. It might be good for something else too! ;)

The China Study

Whoa. It looks like you can read this whole book online - FOR FREE!
Awesome.

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health

This makes me pretty happy that I've given up cheese this month ... and that I'm using soymilk for my cereal. :)

Edit: You can't read the whole book, but you can get a good start. I think I'm gonna order it.

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