Guest guest Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 -----Forwarded Message----- Meatout Mondays Aug 5, 2005 12:25 PM ebbrewpunx Go with the Grain August 8, 2005 Recipe Light & Fresh Summer Tabouli Tabouli, a traditional Middle Eastern salad, is a fresh and healthy dish... perfect for a light summer lunch or side! Its use of bulgur offers a great source of plant protein and dietary fiber. Bulgur comes from wheat kernels that are partially cooked then dried and cracked, while still retaining 95 percent of the healthy bran and germ. This special wheat contains high levels of minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, and potassium, as well as antioxidants such as beta carotene, lutein, and vitamin K. Look for bulgur in the pasta, cereal, or specialty food aisle of your grocery store and give this mouth-watering recipe a try! Ingredients: 2 bunches parsley 3 tomatoes1 cucumber6 green onions 2 garlic cloves 1 cup bulgur wheat 3 Tbs. curry juice of 2 lemons 3/4 cup olive oil black pepper (to taste)Directions: Add 2 cups of warm water to the bulgur with curry powder mixed in. Soak (do not boil) for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally for the first 10 minutes. Clean juice and seeds from tomatoes. Finely chop parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, and green onion then add to bulgur. Send garlic through a press (or mash and finely chop). Mix bulgur, garlic, lemon juice, oil, and pepper (to taste). Serve chilled. For this and other delicious veg recipes, click here! product Dining With Friends “If you’re like most people, you want the food you prepare to be healthful, delicious, attractive to others, and well worth the effort you put into its preparation. And if so, then Dining with Friends is the cookbook for you. It’s full of recipes that are indeed healthful, delicious, aesthetically pleasing, and sure to delight friends or family with wonderful memories for years to come. But what’s more, these excellent recipes are made entirely from plant foods…so you can prepare and serve these recipes, comfortable and happy in knowing that you have in your hand the key to bringing your meals into alignment with your sense of compassion.”- From the Foreword by John Robbins To purchase the book, visit the Friends of Animals website! health Don't Go Against the Grain A recent health study examined women with a history of heart disease who reported having eaten six or more servings of whole grains per week. These women were found to have a slower progression of atherosclerosis, a condition in which built-up plaque in the arteries narrows the passageways through which blood flows. The researchers studied dietary intake data taken from questionnaires and performed angiograms to assess changes in the volunteers' coronary artery diameter over a 3-year period. Other factors, such as the frequency of dietary intake of fats, cholesterol, essential nutrients and alcohol were also taken into account.The data suggests that following current dietary recommendations can slow the rate of heart disease progression. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans urges people to consume at least three servings of whole-grain foods per day. But experts say currently most Americans consume less than a single serving of whole grains daily. To read the full article, click here! inspiration Compassionate Action 4 Animals The University of Minnesota is home of the innovative group, Compassionate Action for Animals. This busy bunch manages to successfully promote vegetarian and vegan lifestyles through a wide variety of educational programs on campus. Their activities include film showings, hosting guest speakers, tabling, leafleting, setting up literature stands, showcases and giveaways, airing footage on cable access programs, and holding social events. In addition to their ongoing educational campaigns, Compassionate Action for Animals has established an online interactive guide for vegetarians and vegans everywhere. This community-maintained website is a worldwide directory to veg restaurants, grocers, and more. Browse the site or join the circle of compassion at www.vegguide.org! To learn more about Compassionate Action for Animals, click here! Pass it on! Thanks for reading this week's issue of Meatout Mondays! Share the veggie love with your friends and family... forward it or sign them up! Meatout Mondays is published each week by:FARM - Farm Animal Reform MovementP.O. Box 30654 | Bethesda, MD 20824info To , If you are not a member of this list and would like to be, Email list management powered by http://MailerMailer.com Teenager in a box yeah, they'll put you underground and no one will care cover you up with rocks you were 18, now you're a statistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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