Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

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'I hope it’s warmer where you live, but if not, this chilled soup is still pretty fantastic. It’s also insanely simple – cucumbers, avocado, lime juice, and water. You can have some fun with add-ins, like cilantro and chopped tomatoes, or even a little fresh salsa or corn added on top just before serving.'

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A Vegan Thanksgiving: 12 Recipes That Could Change Your Holiday

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'At the time of year seemingly dedicated to stuffing something... ourselves, a turkey, a pie crust, we will all be gathering around tables laden with foods of the season... and agonizing over what to feed the vegetarian coming to dinner.

This feast could easily help to create new holiday traditions for the whole family... traditions of healthy, compassionate eating. Imagine indulgence with less guilt! Mix and match dishes to fit with your own feast, but I can tell you this...with these yummy choices on the table, no one will miss the bird!'

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How to Make Stuffed Zucchini

Editor's Note: Use raw organic cheese and organic vegetables.

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21 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes – special diet friendly

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'What are the Health Benefits of Pumpkin?
Pumpkin is high in:

- carotenoids
- protein (the pumpkin seeds are, so if you are using the whole pumpkin, save those seeds . We even make pumpkin seed butter regularly. It’s high in zinc as well.)
- EFA’s (essential fatty acids)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Fiber

Health Benefits Include:
- Prostate Cancer
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect
- Great on Your Skin
- Prevents Kidney Stones
- Depression
- Treatment of Parasites
- Diuretics
(source)

Now that you feel good about eating pumpkin, here are some great recipes to keep you healthy and full throughout the fall!'


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Making Delicious Hummus From Scratch

'At $4 for an 8 oz tub of organic hummus, keeping my 4 year old in hummus could get expensive. He loves the stuff. I've been wanting to make my own for a long time, but I had some trouble acquiring bulk organic chickpeas, and I wasn't willing to settle for canned beans. You can definitely use canned beans for this recipe though; it will save you some time but add a bit to the cost. I finally got a 25 lb bag of organic chickpeas for $32, so now I'll be making hummus from scratch for quite a while!


I like to give beans a good soaking before I cook them, and for this hummus I actually let them sprout for a day or two first. Sprouting increases digestability and decreases cooking time. It's also easy, though it's not essential if you don't have the time.'


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Editor's Note: Fabulous Zucchini recipes --check it out!


'If you have a husband who is trying to kill you off by planting 38 zucchini plants, then read on. Yes, this is a true story (maybe not the "killing me off" part since I think he loves me). But 38 plants?! I must have been doing something wrong (no... that can't be possible either *wink*).


Here are some ideas on what you can do with all those squash. Some healthy, and some hardly healthy but all very delicious.'




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5 Marinades for Grilled Vegetables

'Who says non-meat eaters can’t have any fun with a grill? The culture of barbecue may be obsessively carne-centric, but I’ve known many a vegetarian who can perform magic with hot coals, some sauce and a squash. I’ve thrown together plenty of vegetable marinades in my day, here are a few of my favorites. The chemistry is simple–mix the marinade up and let your vegetables marinate in a shallow dish from between 30 minutes to an hour before grilling. For larger quantities, double the ingredients.' 

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Sweet and Tangy Pineapple-Cucumber Salad

WholeFoods

Serves 4 to 6

Serve as a side dish or condiment. It is also delicious rolled into lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

3 cups chopped fresh pineapple
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roughly chopped mint
1/4 cup lime juice

Method

In a large bowl, gently toss all ingredients together and serve.

Enjoy!

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