Recommended Reading 07/01/18

It is Recommended Reading time!

As we spend more time outside now it is very important to protect our largest organ: Our skin.

Contrary to belief, "most" sunscreens are not really that good for us: The Truth About Cancer.

Here's How To Protect Your Skin This Summer The Green Way

With the high cost and/or  lack of of healthcare it is crucial we do anything possible that can helps us live a healthier lifestyle. In this article from Natural News: Meditation, Yoga and Prayer can reduce your healthcare services by 43%.

We all know when changing to a plant-based diet cheese is the hardest food to give up! I did a post on dairy a few years back, see it here for more info.  This article by on OneGreenPlanet shows how the dairy industry is changing their views on plant-based milks: Dairy-free yogurts.  And why does the United States let the Dairy Industry have so much power: Breaking The Dairy Addiction: Dr. Neal Barnard/Rich Roll.  Because of the growing interests in plant-based milks, the dairy industry has a surplus of unsold milk.  So they make cheese out it, and now have  1.39 Billion Pounds of surplus cheese.  Maybe stop producing so much milk and reduce some greenhouse gases?  You can always make your own delicious plant-based, dairy-free cheeses.

Eating healthy is too expensive! I hear that a lot, but it really isn't.  Here are two articles on Eating On a Budget  Eating Plant-based on $50 a Week.  Check out this video from 22 Days Nutrition on eating healthy.  

For a great 4th of July recipe try this  from Chef Chloe:

Chili Lime Street Corn

1 tb vegetable oil

1 lb frozen organic corn or fresh

1 jalapeno seeded and minced

1 ts sea salt

2 tsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp agave nectar

 1 tb vegan butter

Sriracha Mayo

1 cup vegan mayo

2 tb ketchup

2 tb agave

2 tb sriracha

1 ts salt

combine all ingredients until smooth

In a large skillet heat oil over med-high heat, add corn, jalapeno and salt.

Stirring for 8 to 10 minutes until corn is nicely charred.

Stir in lime juice, agave and butter. 

 Serve in small bowls or cups.

Top with Sriracha mayo, smoked paprika and pepper.

There are 4200 religions in the world. And while the details vary, the big themes remain the same. Be kind. Help others. Do good...  Joe De Sena

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd