Le vin - Wine - Vino

Dear Family and Friends,

This article from Andrew Weil, PhD explains the benefits of drinking wine for women.  A glass of wine seems to help to control weight.  A few times a week a week  I drink a glass of wine in the evening which helps me to mellow out a little, and I fall asleep shortly after.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP04455/Weight-Loss-Part-5-Drink-Wine.html

Love,

Maru Angarita
www.maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com

Love the lentils

Dear Family and Friends,

To all of us who are always worried about our belly this article from RealAge explains that walking daily and eating lentils helps to lower the infamous belly.   I usually eat lentils at least three times a week as a source of protein.  I like curry lentils, and lentils with other vegetables, and add olives, cilantro, and some hot tomato sauce.
http://www.realage.com/diet-weight-loss/top-10-ways-to-lose-belly-fat?click=main_sr#fbIndex1?eid=1010657013&memberid=20432997&cbr=pru_pr

Love,
Maru Angarita
www.maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com

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

Head to toes

Andrew Weil, PhD is one of my favorite nutritionists.  I follow his advice regularly, and I love this wellness guide:

 

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/PAG00363/Dr-Weil-Head-to-Toe-Wellness-Guide.html

 

I try to keep myself healthy following daily advice from Dr. Weil, and other nutritionists. 

 

Love

 

Maru Angarita
http://maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com/

9 Foods That Help Fight Belly Fat

Transforming your Buddha belly into a sexy set of six-pack abs requires a few changes and a bit of effort, for sure. But you might be able to shrink that gut better and faster if you eat the right foods. Here are nine you should add to your diet if you're concerned about your belly area.

http://www.realage.com/check-your-health/mens-health/9-foods-that-fight-belly-fat?eid=1098955006&memberid=24502974

Maru Angarita
http://maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com/

Self-Image Boosters to Fight Depression

Taking good care of yourself — inside and out — can help boost low self-esteem and even improve your depression symptoms.

By Diana Rodriguez

Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH

Major depression causes an overwhelming sadness, and it can change how you feel about yourself, often leading to low self-esteem and a negative self-image. During depression, you may look in the mirror and have a hard time finding anything to feel positive about.

"How a person views themselves can tip from a ‘glass half-full’ to a ‘glass half-empty’ perspective or worse," says Ian A. Cook, MD, associate professor in residence in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, and research scientist at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. Along with depression symptoms that affect concentration, memory, organization, and decision-making, you may lose sight of your self-worth.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/living-with-depression/self-image-boosters-to-fight-depression.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyAging_20110520

Maru Angarita
http://maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com/

Compassionate & anti-cancer Thanksgiving dinner

Maru and Humane Society of the US help Defend Animal Rights with replyforall and funds from our sponsors.

Dear Friends,

The following articles will give you tips on how to have a compassionate and anti-cancer Thanksgiving dinner:

http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/vegetarian-appetizers?GT1=47049

http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer-photos/top-foods-to-fight-cancer.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyAging_20101105

Enjoy!

Love,

Maru Angarita
http://maruangaritavegan.blogspot.com/