Macrobiotics America

Early Europeans thrived on seaweed, study of dental plaque reveals — CNN Virtually absent from most present-day Western diets, seaweed and aquatic plants were once a staple food for ancient Europeans, an analysis of molecules preserved in fossilized dental plaque has found.

VEGAN GYOZA DUMPLINGS - So tasty!

Artificial Sweeteners Increase Cardiovascular Risk A recent scientific review confirms that artificial sweeteners affect primary cardiovascular risk factors.

AREPAS - Delicious Venezuelan favorite!

There are numerous online instructions for making them.

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MOTHER’S DISH FROM LONG AGO - When I was growing up, my mother would serve sliced cucumber and red onion in ice cold vinegary water on really hot days. It was so refreshing! It was commonly served by many mothers back then. It’s still tasty today.

May abundant blessings shower upon you, wherever you are in this beautiful, bruised world.

PASTA SALAD - Sometimes it’s the most refreshing choice on a very hot day!

KWAN YIN ALTAR - In our home we
enjoy giving our respects to the spirit of compassion that dwells in each of us.

Cooking Up A Storm - Fourth of July Picnic - Preparing in advance one of our favorite meals served to us by the late, inimitable cooking master, Cornellia Aihara. All the recipes can be found in her cookbook, The Dō of Cooking, available from The George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation (GOMF). In the picture starting at the top left and going clockwise: Fresh Corn Tortillas (made from corn on the cob), Corn Potage, Crispy Scallion Fans, Scallion Miso Condiment, Corn Pan Bread, Chili Beans, Green Grape Gelatin (Kanten), Fresh Lettuce with Red Radish Flowers. Thank you, thank you, Cornellia!

Live to 100 by adding this food to your diet | CNN The diet of people who live longer in various parts of the world all contain one key food — beans. Could legumes be a key to longevity?

SUSHI HAND ROLL - My favorite sushi is “te maki” or hand roll. I like that it has more nori, much crispier nori, than the usual sushi rolls. And it’s easy to make, not to mention delicious!

What Is Our Relationship With Nature? • Krishnamurti Foundation 'Since we do not love nature, we do not know how to love human beings.' An in-depth inquiry by Krishnamurti into our relationship with nature

Difference between Besan and Chickpea Flour (Garbanzo Bean flour) - Vegan Richa Besan and Chickpea flour are Not the same. Besan is a flour of chana dal or split brown chickpeas. Chickpea flour is ground up white chickpeas. Similar flavors, but not the same flour.

NO-TOMATO SAUCE - We decided to make pizzas with the no-tomato sauce I made a few days ago. My finger joints ache the next day after I’ve eaten tomato sauce, so I stopped using it some time ago. Others have told me this happens to them too. Anyway, this no-tomato sauce was perfect for
the pizzas which were truly delicious!

STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU (VEGAN)

Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, study says | CNN The global rise of type 2 diabetes may be due to eating too much red and processed meats and refined instead of whole grains, according to a new modeling study.