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What I would have done differently with my MS diagnosis

What I would have done differently with my MS diagnosis

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Years ago I participated in a multiple sclerosis activity sponsored at the same physical therapy office I go to now. My main physical therapist started the program 17 years back and became the multiple sclerosis therapist of the office. I attended this program he started once and only once. Why? Every person in attendance was in a wheelchair. I was only 2-3 years into my disease and couldn’t face that, wouldn’t face that, so I never went back. Instead I…

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Forks over knives Red Lentil Dal vegan soup

Forks over knives Red Lentil Dal vegan soup

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I eat soup the whole year. I made this yesterday. A tasty soup that is lighter than it appears. Red Lentil Dal Ingredients 1½ cups red lentils sea salt 1½ tsp fresh ginger 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp cilantro steamed rice Method Place the lentils in a saucepan and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil…

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My blog year in review

My blog year in review

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My blog is 1 year old tomorrow. I just woke up one day and said I want to write a blog. I didn’t know who would ever read it or exactly what I was going to say, I just knew I was going to be honest. I knew I was going to write about my life and struggles with MS, my daughter, dating, and my dogs. So much has changed in the last year since I started writing. My dog…

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Forks over Knives Chef Del’s Mushroom Stroganoff -Vegan

Forks over Knives Chef Del’s Mushroom Stroganoff -Vegan

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This was one of my first vegan recipes I tried. I was so excited to cook something that was relatively easy and extremely tasty. Since I didn’t cook, this recipe was my open door into the vegan world, where I realized I could do this. 7 months later, still vegan. Chef Del’s Mushroom Stroganoff Ingredients 2 large shallots 4 cloves garlic 2 tsp minced thyme salt & pepper 1 tsp minced rosemary 1 lb. portobello mushrooms 1 oz porcini mushrooms…

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Forks over knives Vegan No-Tuna Salad Sandwich

Forks over knives Vegan No-Tuna Salad Sandwich

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Once again to honor the year anniversary of my blog one of my favorite recipes I posted is the no-tuna sandwich. I make this every other week. It is one of my absolute favorite lunches plus the recipe is fast and easy to whip together. “No-Tuna” Salad Sandwich Ingredients 1 15.5oz can chickpeas 3 tbsp tahini 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup red onions ¼ celery I didn’t use, I don’t like celery ¼ cup pickles…

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57 reasons to be vegan according to nursingdegree.net

57 reasons to be vegan according to nursingdegree.net

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My daughter is graduating from high school today. It is a very busy day. Originally I was going to post a song for her, but then I decided my blog’s anniversary is July 1st, let me instead post the most popular blog of the year. So here it is, 57 reasons why a vegan diet is a good thing. Yes, I’m sure that someone could find 57 reasons why it’s a bad thing but I am vegan so who cares…

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Raspberry Truffle Brownies from Forks over Knives

Raspberry Truffle Brownies from Forks over Knives

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A yummy recipe from Forks over Knives for Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Raspberry Truffle Brownies Ingredients 4 oz unsweetened chocolate ½ cup raspberry jam ½ cup dry sweetener ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp almond extract 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup raspberries Method Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line…

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Sweet and sour tofu recipe found on pickled plum

Sweet and sour tofu recipe found on pickled plum

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I found this recipe on pickled plum http://Www.pickledplum.com  I’ve made the recipe a few times now but I add tons of vegetables. I double the sauce and use mushrooms, bean sprouts, snap peas, corn, broccoli and anything else I see in my refrigerator. I keep the tofu amount the same  the sauce is yummy and I love the veggies with it. However, I gave myself some battle wounds cooking the other day. This is one of the difficulties dealing with MS and…

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Vegan coconut macaroons

Vegan coconut macaroons

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I just came back from NYC where I attended the spirit junkie masterclass. I am on a very high buzz from the excitement of the weekend and I’m going to blog about it tomorrow. Tonight, my friends,  how about a yummy vegan recipe. Coconut macaroons are one of my favorite treats. Actually I love almost anything with coconut as much as I love chocolate. I was so happy stumbling across this recipe on One Green Planet http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/simple-coconut-macaroons/  I hope you enjoy…

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Forks over Knives Almond-Poppy Seed Cake

Forks over Knives Almond-Poppy Seed Cake

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Hi, I thought you might like this recipe from Forks Over Knives – The Recipes: Almond-Poppy Seed Cake Ingredients: 1½ cups plant-based milk 11 oz dates 1½ tsp almond extract 1¼ cups rolled oats ¾ cup dry millet 2½ tbsp poppy seeds 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp lemon zest ½ cup chopped almonds 2 tbsp unsalted cashews ½ cup lemon juice additional nuts Method To make the cake, preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a standard 9 × 5-inch…

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