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Chat transcript * Marilu talks with PCRM's Vegan Kickstart group

If you missed last week's chat with Marilu and the PCRM crowd, it's here!

Read the chat transcript here.

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THM on a Budget * Good Health ~ Smart Money * April 5-15 * You don't have to spend more on groceries or...

Marilu talks to Dr. Andrew Weil about organic food

I met actor and author Marilu Henner, who has written eight books on diet and health, at the 2010 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim in March. Here's her enthusiastic and very sensible endorsement of organic food.

~ Dr. Andrew Weil

 

Andrew Weil, M.D. – Marilu Henner Enthusiastic About Organic Food from Andrew Weil, M.D. on Vimeo.

 

Spirit Sunday * Think spring

Photo by D.S.

 

Treat yourself to some flowers for your home. There's never enough beauty in the world, so add it wherever and whenever you can.

If your garden is already blooming, cut a few stems and bring them inside. If the snow is barely melted where you live, splurge on a grocery store bouquet or a few stems from the florist. Need extra greens? Pick up a bunch of parsley to add to the flowers.

Put the flowers where you'll see them all the time – on the kitchen counter, in the bathroom, ...

Join Michigan in celebrating Meatout today

Governor Jennifer Granholm has declared today to be Michigan Meatout Day!

"Whereas, A wholesome diet of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains promotes good health and reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, which take the lives of approximately 1.3 million Americans each year; and,

"Whereas, The number of those who choose to live the lifestyle of a vegan or vegetarian has increased and so has the availability and selection of meat and dairy...

Check out Food Revolution

While we don't agree with Jamie Oliver on a few important things – eating meat and dairy, for example – we do approve of his commitment to children's health and nutritious school lunches, and his appreciation for whole foods and simple preparation. Also? He has an awesome backyard garden, and he does a lot of seasonal cooking, and uses lots of herbs for flavor.

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution airs Sunday evening on ABC. Check it out.

 

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Moroccan-style burritos

In honor of Meatout, we want to share a favorite vegan entree that showcases North African flavors. We make this in about 30 minutes (includes chopping time) with surprisingly basic ingredients.

A couple of budget tips:

If you don't have some of the spices, try your local food co-op or natural food store to get a small amount. They're fresher than what's available in the cans and jars of the grocery store, and you only need to buy what you need – usually at a very low cost (don't let the...

Meatout is Saturday!

Meatout is a full day of enjoying meat-free meals and celebrating kindness to animals. (Hardcore? Go vegan!) Invite your friends and family to join you in one day of compassionate eating – it's good for the animals, plus you'll feel great, eating a plant-based diet.

Check here for Meatout events happening Saturday – worldwide (countries and states are listed at the top of the page).

Here's the commercial you may have seen for Meatout. Warning: some graphic scenes.

A couple of other...

Fitness Friday * Get out of your rut

Are you stuck in such a big fitness rut that you've started to decorate it?

If you're just going through the motions during your workout, shake things up by trying something new! Change will challenge your mind and your body.

If you always lift weights, try swimming one day a week.

If you always run, sign up for a yoga class.

If your exercise videos are so well-used you don't really even need to play them to do the routine, then get some new ones – even the library has them.

If you always...

Marilu's report from the Natural Foods Expo

Last weekend, I attended the Natural Foods Expo – I love this show; I've been going for 13 years.

One of the things I love to do is check out the trends. The exhibit hall is huge – when I first started going there were about 350 booths, and now there are 3500! Anyway, the established companies and products are all upstairs. Companies like Amy's, Clif Bar, Balance, Sophie's Kitchen, Earth Balance, Whole Soy, Snyder's, Burt's Bees, Aubrey, and Tom's of Maine are all upstairs. The newer...

Healthy school lunches in current US House bill

Healthy School Meals Act Rewards Schools for Offering Low-Fat Options
Doctors Say Fruits, Vegetables, and Plant-Based Meals Critical to Obesity Fight

WASHINGTON—School cafeterias across the country may soon serve more fruits, vegetables, and healthy plant-based meals. A new bill in Congress would reward school districts for offering plant-based vegetarian options and healthful nondairy beverages. Making healthier options available would help schools fight obesity, comply with federal...