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Coconut-Sweet Potato-Lentil Soup

Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free By Mee Tracy McCormick A simple, easy-to-digest, probiotic meal that will help keep acid at bay while balancing the immune system. (Serves 6–8) Whatcha’ Need 1 c lentils (soaked for 15 minutes in water with 3 inches of kombu sea vegetable) 5 c water 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp turmeric, fresh […]

Escape to the Land of Enchantment

Skiing, Sustainability & Santa Fe By Abigail Lewis The room is subdued at 7:55am. People are milling about the Hotel St. Bernard dining room chatting softy, sipping coffee. Suddenly the quiet is broken by the sound of a brass bell being vigorously rung, and an elfin man radiating warmth on this chilly mountain morning announces […]

A Good Water Filter

Pure water is rare to find, but an efficient filter can get you closer to what nature intended By Darryl Cobb It’s no secret that there are contaminants in tap water, so to what lengths do we need to go to have safe, clean water? The Environmental Protection Agency lists six categories of contaminants that […]

Secret Ingredients for Raw Food Prep

What makes a raw dessert special is often its unique ingredients. Used appropriately, these suggestions by Matthew Kenney of M.A.K.E. in Santa Monica, Calif., can add the perfect texture or taste. *Agave—the most neutral flavor of any sweetener and very versatile, but better for desserts with a chewy texture, such as cookies and brownies, and […]

To-die-for Vegan & Raw Desserts

In a season of indulgence, delicious treats that also nourish the body are a welcome surprise 3 amazing recipes + 5 more desserts that only taste decadent By Elyse Glickman Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, we gift each other delights of exceptional taste, specifically cookies, cakes, pies and candy. Consequently, we also may give […]

’Tis the Season for Excess

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The calendar crunch. Cocktail parties. Potlucks. Gift exchanges. End-of-year company celebrations. Concerts. Fundraisers…and the list goes on. These events are staples of the holiday season because they’re supposed to be enjoyable. And they can be, but only if…

Fertility Concerns? Bring on the Chai

By Tracy Chait Early research shows that cinnamon may help trigger women’s menstrual cycles and lead to fertility. Columbia University Medical Center docs led the cinnamon study for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which afflicts between 5–10 percent of women of reproductive age and is one of the most common causes of infertility. Though the […]

5 More Desserts that Only Taste Decadent

Our December 2013/January 2014 issue is packed with irresistibly delicious vegan dessert recipes, perfect for a holiday party or any time you crave a healthful, tasty treat. (Part 2. Find Part 1 here.) Compiled by Elyse Glickman Classic (Vegan)Baked Tofu Cheesecake Chef Eric Lechasseur, SEED Kitchen, Venice Crust ½ c safflower oil ¼ c barley malt ¼ […]