http://kardenaskitchen.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:47:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of my favorite snacks is granola and I ate it all the time as a youngster.  But I found out later, granola can be high in sugar and high in dense calories from grains and nuts! No wonder I gained weight in high school! I thought granola was one of ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/03/granola/ Why soak nuts and seeds? Seeds, nuts and beans can just lie around for months when dry – without sprouting – because they contain enzyme inhibitors to stop that process. But once they make contact with water, they become alive and the enzyme inhibitors are released – like Gremlins! The sprouting enzymes ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/03/soaking-nuts/ This is how I make my quick, easy and delicious Blueberry Banana Smoothies. You can also find this recipe in my Easy Veggie Meal Plan, weight loss program. This is a great smoothie for breakfast or a snack that’s light on calories and big on antioxidants, fiber, essential protein, and essential ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/breakfast-smoothie/ Fat is ESSENTIAL for the proper functioning of the body. Fats provide essential fatty acids, which are not made by the body and must be obtained from food. The essential fatty acids are linoleic and linolenic acid. The body needs at least 15 grams of Essential Fatty Acids (Efra’s) per day, which ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/easy-veggie-lifestyle/ Did you read about the massive meat recall that is taking place in California? Over 4 million pounds of meat has been recalled because of E.Coli. I sure as heck wouldn't want to be eating ground beef in a California restaurant this weekend, that's for sure! It's really sad ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/black-bean-burger-recipe/ Making almond milk is easy, inexpensive, and a healthy alternative to cows milk, soy milk, or even processed almond milk. Don't get me wrong, I do suggest people purchase almond milk from the store. However, if you can make your own almond milk you are more in control of what ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/make-almond-milk/ While everyone is scared about not getting enough protein, most dieters are equally scared about getting TOO MANY carbohydrates. So let’s take a look at proper carbohydrate intake when using the Easy Veggie Meal Plans to lose weight. The FIRST rule is to build your diet based around fruits and vegetables. Not ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/vegetarian-weight-loss/ Today we’re cruising in my veggie car to go skiing at Mammoth Mountain here in California. I’m looking forward to snowboarding and traveling a healthy way. As some of you may know, my car runs on vegetable oil. Yes, that’s right, fry oil from restaurants!  It’s been filtered, so it’s safe ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/my-vegetable-oil-fuel-car/ Most foods have some combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat – even vegetables contain all three macronutrients! So here’s a list of some whole foods and their protein, carbohydrate, and fat content. The reason I am showing you the three macronutrients is because people tend to eat too much of the ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/02/veggie-protein/ The most common question people ask me about my vegetarian diet is, "How do you get enough protein?". You have a toned body and how do you build muscle without eating meat?” Well, while I agree it is important to have protein in your diet, there are two things to know. 1. ... http://kardenaskitchen.com/2010/01/truth-about-vegetarian-protein/