Meatout Mondays - Kick the Meat Habit One Day at a Time!
May 4, 2009
Recipe
Broccoli, Carrot & Almond Salad

Broccoli is the more colorful relative of the cauliflower, both belonging to the cabbage family. Loaded with fiber, nutrient-rich, and low in calories, broccoli’s vitamin C content helps prevent heart disease and stroke. It also contains beta carotene, which strengthens the body’s immune system, and phytonutrients, which stimulate production of enzymes that fight cancers. Here’s a simple recipe that’s tasty and offers lots of nutrition from broccoli, carrots, and almonds.

Ingredients:

1 head broccoli (fresh or frozen)
2 large carrots
1/3 cup almonds, sliced & toasted
1 Tbs. vinegar
2 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. sugar
salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil; add carrots and boil for 2 minutes (no longer); remove them with skimmer and keep the water boiling.
  2. Add broccoli florets and cook 2 minutes (no longer); remove and rinse with ice-cold water to stop cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, make the dressing by combining vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; add vegetables to the dressing and mix.
  4. Toss in sliced almonds and serve. Makes 4 servings.

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resource
Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe Online

What a find! Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe carries 100% cruelty-free, sweatshop-free specialty products including food (cheese and meat alternatives, full meals, snacks, sweets, etc.), clothing, bags, belts, shoes, snacks, cosmetics, body care, gifts, and more.

Owned and operated by vegan husband and wife team, Ken and Leigh, Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe is an online store and retail outlet located in Atlanta, GA. The couple always strives to bring something new and exciting to the store; check out their recently introduced line of frozen foods! Between bake-offs, read-ins and more, they donate a portion of their profits to local organizations. Visit their blog, and you’ll find lots of good info, including the “Deal of the Day.”

Cosmo’s Vegan Shoppe will be exhibiting at this summer’s Animal Rights 2009 National Conference, so be sure to stop by their table.

Browse their extensive selection of products at www.CosmosVeganShoppe.com!

health
Broccoli Sprouts Beat Germs

Eating broccoli sprouts can help control the germ associated with peptic ulcers and stomach cancer, according to a study published in April’s Cancer Prevention Research. Over a period of eight weeks, researchers examined fifty people infected with the germ Helicobacter pylori. One group of participants ate 2.5 ounces of broccoli sprouts a day, while the other consumed an equal amount of alfalfa sprouts. Findings revealed that the broccoli eaters had significantly reduced levels of infection, while levels in the control group remained unchanged.

While there are antibiotic treatments for the infection, researchers note that drugs are not always effective and can have unpleasant side effects. “We’re enthusiastic about the results,” said study co-author Dr. Jed Fahey, “On a public health scale, a relatively small shift in dietary habits can have a large effect on chronic disease.”

To read the full article, click here!
Sprouting is easy and fun... check out instructions here.

Inspiration
Have Fun & Help Animals

Every summer, hundreds of compassionate individuals gather at the Animal Rights National Conference to network, learn, educate, celebrate, and much more! This year, the conference will take place July 16th-20th in Los Angeles at the Westin LAX.

The four-day program features nearly 90 presenters from more than 60 organizations, appearing in plenary sessions, workshops, rap sessions, and campaign reports. Other highlights include 90+ exhibits, cruelty-free food & shopping, videos, newcomer orientations, and entertainment by animal-friendly musicians. AR2009 will also have eyewitness reports from Captain Paul Watson of Animal Planet’s popular show Whale Wars!

The Animal Rights National Conference is a great way learn about the issues and have a good time. Register now to attend and become inspired by hundreds of caring, like-minded people.

Meatout Mondays subscribers get $20 off of registration! Register today and receive $20 off of the current discounted registration rate for the full conference (simply mention Meatout Mondays when registering).

Find out more at www.ARConference.org!

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