Eco Recipes
Delicious, healthful and environmentally friendly (vegetarian, vegan or raw) recipes contributed by cookbook authors, staff writers and you. Please submit your favorite recipe via our Contact Us form. We will respond if interested. Thank you.
'Protein-and-Iron Strawberry-Banana Shake' Recipe
Friday, 04 May 2012  |  Guest Contributor | Blog Entry

Strawberries and Bananas photo by CatherineThis recipe really delivers a nutritional punch. It provides 30% of the FDA's daily protein and iron requirements, as well as more than 300% of our vitamin C needs, thus enhancing our body's ability to absorb iron—quite a bonus. It is full of fiber and provides 25% of our daily folate requirement. Folate is an important nutrient for pregnant moms. Last, but not least it's creamy and delicious. Read on…

 
'Fertility Goddess Smoothie' Recipe for Valentine's Day
Sunday, 12 February 2012  |  Guest Contributor | Blog Entry

Fertility Goddess Smoothie photo by Joanna StevenA true fertility potion, this smoothie features maca and Brazil nuts, both known for increasing fecundity in men and women. An added attraction are the strawberries, a treat for the tongue and rich in PEA, which is also known as the "molecule of love." This drink is the perfect beverage to serve with a piece of raw chocolate to the object of your desire on Valentine's Day—or any other day of the year! Read on…

 
'Pumped-Up, Warm Hemp-Cacao Drink' Recipe
Saturday, 04 February 2012  |  Guest Contributor | Blog Entry

Fresh Cacao photo by MtkoponeOn a chilly morning, few things are as comforting as a warm mug of this high protein, high iron and high flavor hemp-cacao drink. It alone will satisfy 50% of your protein needs for the day, as well as 40% of your iron requirement. Amazing! And raw cacao adds hard-to-find minerals such as magnesium. This delightful drink gives me an overall feeling of happiness, health and well-being unmatched by any other beverage—even many whole meals. Read on…

 
'Zucchini Noodles in Pesto Sauce' Recipe
Saturday, 21 January 2012  |  Guest Contributor | Blog Entry

Zucchini Pesto photo by Joanna StevenThis filling dish is a lot healthier than regular pasta, and very quick to make since zucchini noodles don't even require cooking. Wheat pasta is enriched by law to provide more nutrients than it naturally contains, while zucchini is naturally nutritious and alkalizing. Leftover pesto can be kept in a sealed container in the fridge for several days, topped with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent oxidation. Read on...

 
'Winter Kale-Goji Salad' Recipe
Saturday, 24 December 2011  |  Guest Contributor | Blog Entry

Winter Holiday Salad photo by Joanna StevenThis delicous and filling raw-food salad features calcium-rich kale, cleansing cranberries, nutrient-dense goji berries (that are high in antioxidants and a great source of complete protein), mineral-packed pistachios and a sweet dressing. It is great to serve during the winter holidays, or any time of year. And it's so colorful and tasty, that it's sure to impress your non-raw-food friends! Read on…

 
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Eco Tip

Grow a garden or a fruit tree. A garden is fun, provides exercise, teaches kids about nature, reduces your carbon footprint (since your food need not be shipped to you), and controls what pesticides or chemicals do or do not go into the food you eat. Not to mention how delicious and nutritious fresh-picked fruits and vegetables are! More tips...

Eco Quote

Until man duplicates a blade of grass, nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge. - Thomas Edison  More quotes...