Happy Thanksgiving 2011

Dear Family & Friends,

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving 2011!  While we are all ready, or starting to get ready to prepare our Thanksgiving vegan feast with our loved ones I would like to add some health tips, and our menu for this great occasion.

It may be expected that you will make some awful errors in your regular diet during the Thanksgiving feast, but please keep in mind for this day and the future the following facts:

Antioxidant Riches Found in Unexpected Foods

Beans, Berries, Spices, and Potatoes Are Antioxidant Powerhouses

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20040617/antioxidants-found-unexpected-foods

"The Cancer Project promotes cancer prevention and survival through a better understanding of cancer causes, particularly the link between nutrition and cancer. Through research, education, and advocacy, we are saving lives." http://www.cancerproject.org/


The top five cancer-causing foods

http://www.naturalnews.com/021808.html

Our vegan Thanksgiving menu 2011:

Yams and pumpkin soup

Mixed salad with Boston lettuce, radicchio, red onions.

Rice with cilantro (lots of cilantro), and picante sauce (tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil), with olive oil.

Mixed beans  salad (lentils, garbanzos, pinto, black eyes peas)

Tofu with vinaigrette

Artichoke hearts

Vegan apple pie, pumpkin pie

Soy yogurt with berries

While this is getting ready the appetizers are:

Black olive tapenade

Hummus with red peppers

Pickles and mushrooms

Wheat pita bread

White wine

Hoping that turkeys’ life will improve, and never have to suffer a massacre ever again!

Love,

Maru Angarita