Did you know avocados are a berry, not a vegetable? Here are some quick stats on the lovely fruit: Avocados are high in healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, unlike most fruits which are high in carbohydrates. They are low in saturated fats (unhealthy fat). They contain more potassium than a banana! Potassium is essential for blood pressure regulation.…
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Almond Crusted Tofu with Roasted Red Pepper Fusilli Almond Crusted Tofu: Ingredients for Almond Crusted Tofu: 1 block extra-firm tofu 1 cup raw almonds ½ tsp salt ground black pepper, to taste ½ tsp paprika 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp lemon juice ½ cup water olive oil oat flour, for…
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Roasted Baby Heirloom Bruschetta A sweet symphony of baby heirloom tomatoes paired with a creamy avocado spread and a dash cayenne, this appetizer tastes as good as it sounds! What you will need: Yeast-free Sourdough bread, sliced (or other bruschetta bread) Olive oil Black pepper Cayenne pepper 1 tbsp raw tahini Hand-full of Baby heirloom…
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Is there anything more satisfying than a bowl of fresh guac? Here is how to make Jain guacamole, and a little bit about why you should incorporate more avocado into your diet. Avocados are full of nutrients, with 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are dense in dietary fiber, folic acid, iron, magnesium, potassium, Vit B3,…
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You know when you walk into a cute little cafe and see those pastries and desserts arranged perfectly in the glass cases? Now you can make a healthier and animal product free version yourself! Fortunately, they don’t run $6 a piece either 😛 Yup, this recipe is entirely raw, vegan, and Jain. No oven necessary.…
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There are some commonly non-Jain items that I absolutely love like pesto, salsa, and guacamole… All of the following almost always contain onion and/or garlic. So, here is the Jain & vegan way to make them without root vegetables, while keeping them just as tasty, if not more! For this post, lets start with Jain…
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Craving the ooey-gooey warmth of those movie theater nachos? Well, give it a savory twist with half the calories! This recipe makes a savory afternoon snack, or party appetizer. Jain Masala Cream Nachos To make the nachos, begin by collecting the ingredients: For the Jain Taco Masala: Combine the following ingredients to taste: Salt, Cumin,…
Read MoreNever go grocery shopping when you are hungry…or you’ll end up spending $80 on a months worth of groceries like I did tonight. Whoops! Well at least that means its recipe time! Tonight’s dinner: 1 serving Heirloom Caprese with balsamic reduction 1/2 heirloom tomato of your choice 4 basil leaves 3 thin slices of fresh…
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