After being introduced to chocolate by the Spanish, French chefs have been cooking with chocolate since the early 17th century. Mousse, which means “foam”, originated in France in the 18th century. It was only a matter of time until cooking with chocolate and making dishes with foamy textures came together for “mousse au chocolat.” Ingredients: […]
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Outside of eating a bowl full of oatmeal (or porridge in Scotland and Ireland), or adding it to your meatloaf, using oats in cookies is by far the most common use of oats in the United States. Recent health studies suggest that a diet consisting of oats can help lower cholesterol. Not only do they […]
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH) and Mental Health
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is an important cofactor, or “assistant,” that helps enzymes in the work they do throughout the body. NADH particularly plays a role in the production of energy. It also participates in the production of L-dopa, which the body turns into the important neurotransmitter dopamine. Based on these basic biochemical facts, NADH […]
365 Vegan Smoothies
365 Vegan Smoothies: Boost Your Health With a Rainbow of Fruits and Veggies comes from one of America’s most vocal health-food advocates: a bounty of delicious, healthy vegan smoothies that deliver fun, flavorful wellness every day of the year. With 100,000 Twitter followers and a blog that receives half a million unique visitors a month, […]