<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2822627620695855638</id><updated>2024-11-05T18:43:09.039-08:00</updated><category term="Quick Meal Ideas"/><category term="cooking"/><category term="Vegetable Highlights"/><category term="Physical Activity"/><category term="crockpot"/><category term="Heart Disease Prevention"/><category term="Sweets"/><category term="Eating Patterns"/><category term="Food products"/><category term="Mental Wellness"/><category term="Nutrition Info Bites"/><category term="Office Wellness"/><category term="Salad"/><category term="Saving Tips"/><category term="Snacks"/><category term="Vegan"/><title type='text'>Pounds of Prevention</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2822627620695855638/posts/default?redirect=false'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2822627620695855638/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25&amp;redirect=false'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07491644653155585443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>95</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2822627620695855638.post-8374397482204308280</id><published>2014-12-04T11:48:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2014-12-04T11:48:48.504-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Infographic Obesity and Cancer | American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aicr.org/learn-more-about-cancer/infographic-obesity-and-cancer.html#.VIC6nM9vscA.blogger&quot;&gt;Infographic Obesity and Cancer | American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)&lt;/a&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/feeds/8374397482204308280/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/2014/12/infographic-obesity-and-cancer-american.html#comment-form' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2822627620695855638/posts/default/8374397482204308280'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2822627620695855638/posts/default/8374397482204308280'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/2014/12/infographic-obesity-and-cancer-american.html' title='Infographic Obesity and Cancer | American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07491644653155585443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2822627620695855638.post-8948102329250694010</id><published>2014-10-19T11:56:00.005-07:00</published><updated>2014-10-19T21:45:48.556-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Snacks"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Sweets"/><title type='text'>Pumpkin Spice Popcorn and Dessert</title><content type='html'>It has been a while since the last posting. &amp;nbsp;I finally finished my PhD so I can now get back to whipping up some of my favorite fall recipes and share them with you. &amp;nbsp;I will be featuring 2 of my favorite fall recipes--pumpkin spice popcorn and microwave pumpkin spice &quot;baked&quot; apple inspired by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-microwave-popcorn-without-buying-microwave-popcorn-video-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-201660&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;the kitch&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://allrecipes.com/recipe/microwave-baked-apples/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;allrecipes&lt;/a&gt;. &amp;nbsp;If you haven&#39;t noticed already, we really love the flavor of pumpkin spice! &lt;br /&gt;
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The pumpkin spice popcorn came about because I wanted some popcorn for my movie date night. &amp;nbsp;However, I simply do not have the time to run out to Trader Joe&#39;s to get some olive oil based popcorn and I am not willing to settle for store brand popcorn filled with palm oil and other unknown, but &quot;organic&quot; ingredients. &amp;nbsp;I decided then to make my own. &amp;nbsp;So I searched the Internet and found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-microwave-popcorn-without-buying-microwave-popcorn-video-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-201660&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;the kitch&lt;/a&gt; recipe and &quot;jazz&quot; it up a bit for my flavor loving husband. &amp;nbsp;Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as we did! &amp;nbsp;This has become one of our movie night stables. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Pumpkin pie and apple pie have been popping up everywhere--at work, at community functions, and at potlucks. &amp;nbsp;In order to keep our waistline in check during the fall season, we decided to make something that is not as calorie dense as a pumpkin pie and an apple pie. &amp;nbsp;This guilt-free indulgence is inspired by the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://allrecipes.com/recipe/microwave-baked-apples/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;allrecipes&lt;/a&gt; and is helping us fight off our sweet tooth urges. &amp;nbsp;I hope it will help you too!&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;I have been in the fresh produce heaven for the past two days! &amp;nbsp;I have not been this adventurous with fresh produce for a very long time. &amp;nbsp;Moving from Davis, CA to Houston, TX, my biggest complaint used to be that I cannot find flavorful fresh produce in the supermarket that easily. &amp;nbsp;However, that is no longer true thanks to the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/farm-direct/work&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Farm to Work&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;program our school began to pilot this past Thursday. &amp;nbsp;Check out the &lt;a href=&quot;http://tinyurl.com/m2hsjem&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;wonderful fresh produce&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;In my opinion, this type of program is much easier to participate in than the traditional Co-Op. &amp;nbsp;Unlike the Co-Op plans, you are not required to purchase a box of fresh produce every week. &amp;nbsp;You can decide to order or not based on the content. &amp;nbsp;The following is one of the many recipes I will be sharing within the next few weeks. &amp;nbsp;These were all inspired by the various produce we received in our box of goodies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;First up, we have a parsley dish. &amp;nbsp;I have never thought of using parsley as the main salad ingredient, but we got so much parsley and I don&#39;t want to waste it. &amp;nbsp;Boy, after tasting this salad, I have to say that&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;I was wrong about not using parsley as the main green vegetable in a salad. &amp;nbsp;I now have a brand new appreciation for parsley. &amp;nbsp;Give it a try and let us know your thoughts. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Wash the parsleys well.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;9. Voila, now you get to enjoy a big plate of bright and refreshing salad.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/feeds/6823151028282436662/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/2014/04/farm-to-work-treats-spring-parsley-salad.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2822627620695855638/posts/default/6823151028282436662'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2822627620695855638/posts/default/6823151028282436662'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://popwellness.blogspot.com/2014/04/farm-to-work-treats-spring-parsley-salad.html' title='Farm to Work Treats:  Spring Parsley Salad'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07491644653155585443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuhNyIO8-STdjRZH5HhNUtOJ-vdAKNQot3dhNJ32NUn7AKzvh5c4qkvX6sKgjGD1Yy3SMTSji91QGKFeixIcCCza5IsbJIJ6jzizOctxjLGYdqd6JfrVyLO7e4wSIAOXGM1rufsf37EY/s72-c/IMG_20140404_201800_519.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2822627620695855638.post-1362818444970151886</id><published>2014-04-02T18:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2014-04-27T15:17:34.971-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Quick Meal Ideas"/><title type='text'>Cruciferous Vegetable Feast:  Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Broccoli</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;During the hot summer months I rarely like to stand in front of the stove cooking, so I tend to gravitate towards cooking my vegetables either in a steamer or in the oven. &amp;nbsp;In&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;anticipation of the warmer weathers ahead, I thought I would share the oven roasted&amp;nbsp;Brussels&amp;nbsp;sprouts,&amp;nbsp;cauliflower, and broccoli recipe with you. &amp;nbsp;This is&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;one of our favorite recipes I adapted based on a recipe from my aunt.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Oven Roasted&amp;nbsp;Brussels&amp;nbsp;Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Broccoli&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Prep time: &amp;nbsp;5 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Serves: &amp;nbsp;approximately 8 people at 1 cup each&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3 lb mixture of&amp;nbsp;Brussels&amp;nbsp;sprouts, cauliflowers, and broccoli&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2-3 tbsp olive oil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/4 tsp garlic powder&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/4 tsp onion powder&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 tsp dried basil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 tsp Italian seasoning&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 tsp dried parsley&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Canola oil spray&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Optional: &amp;nbsp;Salt and pepper to taste&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Line 2 oven pans with foil and lightly spray the foil with canola oil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Cut the&amp;nbsp;Brussels&amp;nbsp;sprouts in half and cut the broccoli and cauliflowers into&amp;nbsp;smaller pieces if needed. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3. In a large mixing bowl grind up the spices--dried basil, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;4. Add the the garlic powder and onion powder next.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;5. Add the&amp;nbsp;Brussels&amp;nbsp;sprouts, cauliflowers, and broccoli into the bowl.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;6. Add the 2 tbsp of olive oil on top.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;7. Mix thoroughly (note: &amp;nbsp;this is where the kids can have some messy fun!)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: white; color: #222222;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Serves: &amp;nbsp;2&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/4 cup Mango Juice &amp;nbsp;&lt;i&gt;(You can also substitute this with pineapple juice)&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #222222;&quot;&gt;4-6 oz Fage Greek&amp;nbsp;Nonfat&amp;nbsp;Yogurt&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 of banana&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 of avocado&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 cup of Nonfat milk or 1% milk &lt;i&gt;(Vegan: &amp;nbsp;use soy/almond milk)&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1-2 Tbsp Agave or other natural&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;background-color: transparent;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;sweetener &lt;i&gt;(optional)&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. First, place Mango juice and milk in the blender&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Next, add yogurt, vanilla flavor, banana, avocado, and agave into the blender&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;This morning I was inspired by the &lt;a href=&quot;http://happyherbivore.com/2012/12/baked-vegan-latkes-book-giveaway/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Happy Herbivore Blog &lt;/a&gt;to make some baked vegan potato and zucchini latkes for breakfast to celebrate my husband&#39;s Jewish heritage. &amp;nbsp;This recipe is definitely a keeper in my household. &amp;nbsp;My husband inhaled them even though he said...&quot;what is this green thing in there?&quot; &amp;nbsp;Hopefully you will like it as much as we did.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Baked Vegan Potato and Zucchini Latkes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;#Vegan&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;#Glutenfree&lt;/i&gt; &lt;i&gt;#holidayrecipe&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2 medium peeled russet potato, grated/chopped&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 small zucchini, grated/chopped&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/4 cup onion, diced&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/4 cup and 2 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour (Rice-based)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 tbsp ground flaxseed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3 tbsp water&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3/4 tsp sea salt&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/8 tsp black pepper&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray on a thin layer of canola oil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;4.&amp;nbsp;Squeeze&amp;nbsp;out excess liquid.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;5. Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the mixture into your hands.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;6. Squeeze out excess liquid and flatten each latke.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;7. Flatten out evenly on the baking sheet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;8. Bake for 15 minutes on one side.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;9. Then flip and bake an additional of 8-10 minutes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Oven Baked Mini Peppers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;(Gluten Free and Vegan) &lt;i&gt;#holidayrecipe&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Prep time: &amp;nbsp;10 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Cook time: &amp;nbsp;20-25 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Serves about 6 people at 2-3 peppers each&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 packet (1.5 lbs) mini bell peppers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2 tbsp Salt Free Italian Seasoning&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Olive oil spray&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Line a baking pan with foil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3. Lightly spray on the olive oil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;4. Rinse the mini peppers well and lightly dry them&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;5. Lay the mini peppers flat and spread them out on the baking pan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;6. Lightly spray on &amp;nbsp;the olive oil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;7. Grind the Italian Seasoning with your fingers first&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;8. Sprinkle the Italian Seasoning evenly on top of all of the mini bell peppers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are tender. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;This week we are featuring the last three recipes on our list. &amp;nbsp;First up it’s the 2 in 1 recipe. &amp;nbsp;Who doesn’t want a recipe that can be doubled as a stuffing dish and also as a dish by itself?! &amp;nbsp;This is my go to dish when I am hosting the holiday meal, because it cuts my cooking time in half! &amp;nbsp;Have fun creating your own dish!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Mediterranean Style Vegan Stuffing&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;(Gluten Free and Vegan) &lt;i&gt;#holidayrecipe&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Prep time: &amp;nbsp;30 minutes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Cook time: &amp;nbsp;8 hours for the crock pot, 30-40 minutes baking in the oven&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Serves 12 at 1 cup each&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 cup lentil, uncooked&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 cup mixed beans, uncooked&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 cup pitted black olives, drained and chopped&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1/2 cup mixed squash (zucchini and yellow squash)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1-1/2 cup of onions, chopped&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 cup celery stalks, finely chopped&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2 apples, finely chopped*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1-1/2 cup sliced almonds&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;32 oz (1 carton) low sodium fat free no-chicken broth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 tsp basil&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 tsp rosemary&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 tsp thyme&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1 tsp oregano&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;¼ tsp black pepper&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;6 bell peppers**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;*=ingredient for stuffing only&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;**= ingredient for stuffed bell peppers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Basic Stuffing Preparation Directions:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Place the brown rice, lentil, mixed beans, black olives, mixed squash, onion, no-chicken broth, water, olive oil, basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and black pepper in the crock pot.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. Cook on low for 8 hours in the crock pot.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Note: &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can skip the crock pot component if you cook with canned beans and omit the rice component. &amp;nbsp;In that case, reduce the no-chicken broth to 1 cup of no-chicken broth and 1/2 cup of water. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stuffed Bell Pepper Directions:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. After all of the above ingredients have been cooked, mix in the chopped celery.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly spray it with olive or canola oil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;4. Cut the top off of the bell peppers and rinse off all the seeds inside the bell peppers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;5. Place them on the baking pan and stuff the bell peppers with stuffing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;6. Place in the oven and cook for about 30-35 minutes or until the peppers are tender.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;7. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top when you are ready to serve.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stuffing Directions:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;2. After you scoop out enough of the stuffing for the bell peppers, add in the chopped apples.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;3. Lightly spray the baking with with olive or canola oil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;4. Pour the mixture of basic stuffing+celery+apple into the baking dish.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;5. Sprinkle the sliced almond on top of the stuffing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I want a break from all the holiday dishes that seemed to be mostly cream-based. &amp;nbsp;Believe it or not peas are loaded with vitamin A, some B vitamins, C, and vitamin K. &amp;nbsp;It is also high in protein. &amp;nbsp;Check out the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/green-peas-vitamin-powerhouse&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;WebMD blog&lt;/a&gt; for more info! &lt;br /&gt;
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Okay, enough of the nutrition nerd talk. &amp;nbsp;I admit, I am a nutrition nerd. &amp;nbsp;What can I say? &amp;nbsp;I love finding out exactly what I am putting into my body and how all &amp;nbsp;the food items work together to optimize my health. &lt;br /&gt;
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Now, let&#39;s get back to the recipe itself. &amp;nbsp;I will let the peas do the talking now.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Green Peas Dip&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;(Inspired by: the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hummus%20holiday/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Hummus Holiday &lt;/a&gt;article)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Gluten Free &amp;amp; Vegan&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;#holidayrecipes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Prep time: &amp;nbsp;10 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
Cook time: &amp;nbsp;20 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
Makes about 20 oz (2.5 cups)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;i&gt;Nutrition information (2 oz per serving): &amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;51 calories, 5 g carbs, 3 g fat (mainly from the olive oil), 2 g protein, 101 mg sodium, 2 g sugar. &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Ingredients:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1 bag (12 oz) frozen peas, thawed&lt;br /&gt;
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil&lt;br /&gt;
2 tbsp Italian seasoning&lt;br /&gt;
1/2 tsp garlic powder&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 tsp lemon juice&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 tsp sea salt&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 tsp black pepper&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 cup Low sodium No-chicken broth (vegan broth)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Directions:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1. Place the oil and the broth in the blender first.&lt;br /&gt;
2. Place the bag of thawed peas and the rest of the dry ingredients in the blender&lt;br /&gt;
3. Blend until smooth&lt;br /&gt;
4. &lt;i&gt;You can also choose to mash all the ingredients together (fun activity for the kids!)&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Serve with sliced vegetables or other crackers of your choice.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;Enjoy!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;i&gt;Maria&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;i&gt;(a nutrition nerd)&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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First up, it is the Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Medley. &amp;nbsp;This is a savory dish that is packed with vitamin A, potassium, and fiber too. &amp;nbsp;However, these are &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joybauer.com/food-articles/starchy-vegetables.aspx&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;starchy vegetables&lt;/a&gt;. &amp;nbsp;They have more calories than leafy vegetables and are carbohydrate rich. &amp;nbsp;Therefore, eating them in moderation is still a key. &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Medley&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
(Adapted from &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foodandnutrition.org/November-December-2013/Sweet-Stuff/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Food &amp;amp; Nutrition Magazine Recipe&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Gluten Free &amp;amp; Vegan #holidayrecipes&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Prep time: &amp;nbsp;10 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
Cook time: &amp;nbsp;40 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
Serving: &amp;nbsp;6 of the 1/2 cup serving&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;Nutrition information per serving (estimated using Myfitnesspal):&lt;/i&gt; 107 calories, 19 g carbs, 4 g fat, 2 g protein, 105 mg sodium, and 4 g sugar&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Ingredients:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed&lt;br /&gt;
1 lb butternut squash, cubed&lt;br /&gt;
1-1/2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil&lt;br /&gt;
1 cup Low sodium No-Chicken broth&lt;br /&gt;
1/8 tsp sea salt&lt;br /&gt;
1/8 tsp black pepper&lt;br /&gt;
1/8 tsp pumpkin spice&lt;br /&gt;
1/8 tsp basil&lt;br /&gt;
1/8 tsp oregano&lt;br /&gt;
1/2 tsp garlic powder&lt;br /&gt;
1/2 tsp cinnamon&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Direction: &amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F&lt;br /&gt;
2. If you did not buy the pre-cut butternut squash and sweet potato, cut them into cubes&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;i&gt;(I am too lazy, so I bought the pre-cut ones from the store).&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix all the all the ingredients together using your hands or a large spoon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;i&gt;(If you do use your hands, be sure to wash them first with soap and water...food safety first!)&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
4. Lightly spray a baking dish with olive oil/canola oil&lt;br /&gt;
5. Pour the mix &amp;nbsp;into the baking dish and spread out the vegetables evenly&lt;br /&gt;
6. Cook for 40-42 minutes (or until you can pierce the vegetables with a fork)&lt;br /&gt;
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Featuring dishes such as: &lt;br /&gt;
1. Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Medley&lt;br /&gt;
2. Savory Vegetable Stuffing&lt;br /&gt;
3. Stuffed Bell Peppers&lt;br /&gt;
4. Green Peas Dip&lt;br /&gt;
5. Oven Baked Mini Peppers &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the mean time, check out the list of November vegetables and fruits at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-shortcuts/seasonal-foods-november-99747&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Women&#39;s Day&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
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Cheers!&lt;br /&gt;
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Well folks, I personally found a winning dessert recipe for my holiday meals. &amp;nbsp;I recently came across a no fuss &lt;a href=&quot;http://whatvegankidseat.blogspot.com/2013/05/vegan-pumpkin-mousse.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Vegan Pumpkin Mousse&lt;/a&gt; recipe and decided to give it a whirl. &amp;nbsp;I must say that the original version was fantastic, but I wanted extra protein and less coconut flavor, so I decided to switch it up a little. &amp;nbsp;The end result was a big WOW. &amp;nbsp;I found myself licking every last drop of the Pumpkin Mousse Parfait! &amp;nbsp;My husband, who originally hesitated, also inhaled it. &amp;nbsp;The best part about this dessert recipe is that it does not take much prep or cook time and you can prepare it ahead of time. &amp;nbsp;Less cook/prep time = More family and friend time. &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten Free Pumpkin Mousse Parfait&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;(Makes about 4 in a 10 oz cup)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Prep time: &amp;nbsp;5 minutes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Cook time: &amp;nbsp;5-10 minutes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Containers: &amp;nbsp;10 oz cups&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Per 10 oz serving: &amp;nbsp;calories (203), carb (26g), fat (6 g), protein (11g), sodium (134 mg), and sugar (19 g)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Ingredients:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;u&gt;Pumpkin Mousse&lt;/u&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1-15 oz can Pumpkin puree&lt;br /&gt;
1/3 cup Unsweetened organic coconut milk&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 cup Light Smart Balance Butter&lt;br /&gt;
1 Tbsp Agave&lt;br /&gt;
2 tsp Vanilla extract&lt;br /&gt;
2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;u&gt;Yogurt/Vegan Yogurt Mixture&lt;/u&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1-1/2 cup (12 oz) Nonfat plain Greek yogurt (Vegan version: &amp;nbsp;use nonfat plain soy yogurt)&lt;br /&gt;
3 Tbsp Agave&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;Directions:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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1. Microwave/heat up the vanilla extract on the stove for 10 seconds to cook off some alcohol&lt;br /&gt;
2. Put the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, Smart Balance, 1 Tbsp of agave, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice into a blender&lt;br /&gt;
3. Blend the pumpkin mousse mixture until smooth&lt;br /&gt;
4. In another mixing bowl, mix up the plain yogurt and the agave&lt;br /&gt;
5. Scoop out the pumpkin mousse mixture and layer it on the bottom of the cup&lt;br /&gt;
6. Then layer the yogurt mixture on top of the pumpkin mousse mixture&lt;br /&gt;
7. Lastly, add the pumpkin puree on top of the yogurt mixture&lt;br /&gt;
8. Optional: &amp;nbsp;Add a dash of cinnamon on the top&lt;br /&gt;
9. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts&lt;br /&gt;
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Have a wonderful and safe holiday!&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.creativekidsnacks.com/2013/01/25/cucumber-and-hummus-cupcakes/&quot;&gt;http://www.creativekidsnacks.com/2013/01/25/cucumber-and-hummus-cupcakes/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;Are you or your child a survivor of a childhood brain or
childhood central nervous system (CNS) tumor?&amp;nbsp;
If so, you may be eligible to participate in the MyChoice research study.&amp;nbsp; Researchers at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer
Hospital and Texas Children’s Cancer Center have joined forces to learn more
about eating practices among survivors of childhood brain and CNS tumors.&amp;nbsp; We need your help to complete a web-based
survey.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;You may be eligible to participate if you are:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-indent: -0.25in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;15-39 years old&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-indent: -0.25in;&quot;&gt;a survivor of a primary childhood brain or CNS
tumor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-indent: -0.25in;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;have access to the Internet&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-indent: -0.25in;&quot;&gt;able to speak, write and read in English&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-indent: -0.25in;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more information, please call:&amp;nbsp; 713-794-1760 or email:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:mchang1@mdanderson.org&quot;&gt;mchang1@mdanderson.org&lt;/a&gt;.
&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Study details are available at
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