Pistachios are a delicious source of protein with heart-healthy unsaturated fats. They're full of nutrients and contain more potassium than any other nut. Naturally free of cholesterol, one serving of pistachios provides 6 grams of protein, lots of fiber, and the essential vitamin B6. Eat pistachios straight from the shell or in this exotic recipe... it may sound fancy but it’s easy to prepare!
Ingredients:
1 cup brown basmati rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins
2 onions, minced
8 oz. eggplant, diced
1/2 cup fat-free vegetable broth
16 ounces chickpeas, cooked
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
salt to taste
Directions:
- Cook rice with water, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, raisins, and salt until tender.
- Sauté onions in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until light brown.
- Add eggplant and cook for a few more minutes; add vegetable broth, cover, and cook until eggplant is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add cooked rice to eggplant, along with the chickpeas and cinnamon (Note: if dry, add a little more vegetable broth).
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Just before serving, add the tomato and chopped parsley; add more salt to taste and serve topped with pistachios.
For this and other amazing veg recipes, visit blog.FatFreeVegan.com!
Made from 100% vegan, whole, organic, raw ingredients, ProBar is a natural alternative to an energy bar. Their new line of sweet and savory includes delicacies such as Cherry Pretzel, Maple Pecan, Kettle Corn and Sesame Goji. The Cocoa Pistachio ProBar is a dream come true with peanuts, roasted pistachios, and unsweetened dark chocolate.
Each ProBar is an amazing concoction of 17 whole foods and about 70% of that is raw. That’s the reason you won’t be hungry for a long time after eating one. This means you get optimal nutrient quality, not destroyed by processing. The superb nutrition load found in the ProBar, satisfies the body’s nutrition requirements better than any other bar available. Once you try it, your body won’t want anything less!
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Recent research reveals that pistachio nuts can help lower cardiovascular disease risk. The number of people suffering from cardiovascular diseases is increasing at an alarming rate. Sedentary and tense lifestyles, along with faulty eating habits, increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The study, conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, concluded that only handful of pistachios nuts can help in lowering cardiovascular diseases risk.
Researchers analyzed data collected from participants who had LDL cholesterol levels above optimal range. The participants were first given a diet rich in cheese, oil and butter and subsequently swiched to a low-fat diet without pistachios for one month. For the second month they were given a similar diet that included one daily serving of pistachio nuts. Participants were then given a similar diet with two daily servings of pistachios in the third month. Analysis of data showed that two daily servings of pistachios led to 12% decrease in the bad cholesterol levels and 8% decrease in the total cholesterol of the participants. The researchers believe that these nuts contain an antioxidant, called lutein, which slashes the growth of bad cholesterol in the arteries. Moreover pistachios trim down levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, the "bad" cholesterol in the blood.
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Julie Eyrich encourages others to try a vegan diet – not just because of health and animal protection reasons, but for the environment. She says, “You reduce greenhouse gases by 1.5 tons per year by going vegan.... It's the most eco-friendly diet." Julie is the board member of the Vegetarian Information Group of Rochester (VIGOR) in New York. The group is dedicated to promoting earth-friendly and compassionate living through plant-based food choices.
Founded in 2001 by current president Kati Berg, VIGOR holds a monthly potluck dinner at rotating locations around Rochester. These restaurant nights include trips to Twin Cities restaurants and an annual Thanksgiving dinner. Every year, VIGOR sets up a food booth at Rochester’s biggest festival of the year, selling 100% vegan food. Sales increased more than 40% since last year, with veggie items like Cajun tofu wraps, portobello burgers, Indian pakora fries and root beer floats. The group also distributes "Vegetarian Starter Kits" around Rochester. More activities are in the works.
If you’re inspired by VIGOR’s activism and would like to spread the message of compassion yourself, join World Farm Animals Day (on or around October 2nd)! Participating is as simple as distributing colorful handouts to friends and family. Click here to request handouts.
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Or for more information on VIGOR, visit www.vigr.org!
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