0 Veggie Might Top 5 Reasons I Love New York A Recipe

Written by the fabulous Leigh, Veggie Might is a weekly Thursday column about all things Vegetarian.

Today, my Fair Readers, is the 15th anniversary of the day my pal JBF dropped me, my two milk crates of books, and my dreams in front 201 W. 91st, New York, NY. Our journey originated in Orlando, took side trips to our respective familial homes in North Carolina and Virgina, and ended with JBF settling in Princeton, NJ and me in the Big City. Fifteen years, three apartments, and 17 roommates later, I’m still here and loving New York.

Top 5 Reasons I Love New York

1. Each neighborhood is like its own little city. Residents get to know their neighbors, the best places to buy groceries, which laudromat gives the most time per quarter, and the coffee shop with the most lenient WiFi/purchase policy. New Yorkers are as proud of and loyal to their neighborhoods as Europeans or South Americans are to their countries during the World Cup. HELL’S KITCHEN RULZ!!!1!!1!

2. Public transportation! Not only does the MTA get you from point A to point B (most of the time), it’s a world-class entertainment venue. Nowhere else can you learn cutting-edge modern dance moves, stay abreast of the hottest indie music, and have your picture made for $2.15 a pop.

3. Governors Island, the car-free, bike-loving island oasis in New York Harbor. Governors Island is dotted with art installations, criss-crossed by bike paths, and inviting for a picnic or just chilling.

4. The food, of course. In one afternoon, you can grab brunch at one of a million amazing restaurants, pick up your fresh produce at the farmers’ market, snag a homemade popsicle from a street vendor, and hit the Mexican/Korean/Indian/West African/Chinese grocery for the spices and miscellany needed to make a delicious home-cooked supper.

5. Dinner parties/potlucks/game nights in cramped apartments with brilliant friends and home-cooked food. No one who lives in New York on a work-a-day budget can afford to eat out all the time, so the best way to socialize and economize is to cook for each other. Juggling plates while 4-to-a-couch with a few folks on the floor is part of the charm. Karaoke is a bonus.

Happy anniversary, New York. I made you this mushroom quinotto.

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Quinoa-Millet Mushroom Risotto (Quinotto)

adapted from Viva Vegan! by Terry Hope Romero
serves 4

Note: The recipe calls for white wine, but I used a substitution of apple juice and apple cider vinegar. I used a blend of quinoa and millet because I was low on the big Q; go all the way with one or the other and my blessing. I also tossed in a few beet greens, which go nicely with this dish, but I would advise against going overboard with the greens. The mushrooms should be the star.

1/2 lb crimini mushrooms
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
3 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed in a mesh strainer
1/3 cup millet
1/2 cup apple juice + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or 1/2 white wine)
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
3 cups hot vegetable broth or stock
1 cup beet greens, shredded (or any leafy green)
1 tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish

Instructions
1. Brush or wipe dirt from mushrooms and slice into matchsticks. In a large saucepan, sautee mushrooms in half the olive oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Put mushrooms in a bowl and set aside.

2. In the same saucepan, heat the remaining oil and sautee shallots and garlic for 5-7 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add quinoa and millet to onion/garlic mixture. Cook for 2 minutes or until grains become golden.

3. Add apple juice + vinegar to deglaze the pan, and stir. Add dried spices and jalapeño and cook for another minute. Stir in mushrooms.

4. Here comes the real stirring: pour in about 1/4 of broth to grain/vegetables. Bring broth to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and, stirring frequently, allow grain to absorb the broth. Then add another fourth of the broth, stirring until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat this process until all the broth is absorbed and the grains are light and fluffy, about 30-35 minutes.

5. Salt and pepper to taste along the way. Cover and allow quinoa/millet to rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle with lime juice, toss in beet greens, and fluff with a fork. Serve with fresh cilantro. Your guests will be impressed that you made such a brilliant, flavorful, earthy dish in such a tiny kitchen.

Approximate Calories, Fat, Fiber, Protein, and Price per Serving
282 calories, 7.7g fat, 5.15g fiber, 7.6g protein, $1.31

Calculations
1/2 lb crimini mushrooms:: 64 calories, 0g fat, 0g fiber, 0g protein, $2.00
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil: 180 calories, 21g fat, 0g fiber, 0g protein, $0.12
3 shallots: 90 calories, 0g fat, 9g fiber, 6g protein, $0.60
2/3 cup quinoa: 417 calories, 6.7g fat, 8g fiber, 16g protein, $0.97
1/3 cup millet: 251.7 calories, 2.7g fat, 5.6g fiber, 7.3g protein, $0.28
1/2 cup apple juice + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar: 57 calories, 0g fat, 0g fiber, 0g protein, $0.41
1/2 tsp dried thyme: negligible calories, fat, fiber, protein, $.02
1/2 tsp dried oregano: negligible calories, fat, fiber, protein, $.02
1 jalapeño pepper: 4 calories, 0g fat, 0g fiber, 0g protein, $0.16
3 cups hot vegetable broth: 60 calories, 0.3g fat, 0g fiber, 0g protein, $0.57
1 cup beet greens: 8 calories, 0g fat, 1g fiber, 1g protein, $0.16
1 tbsp lime juice: 4.75 calories, 0g fat, 0g fiber, 0g protein, $0.05
salt and pepper to taste: negligible calories, fat, fiber, protein, $.02
fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish: negligible calories, fat, fiber, protein, $.02
TOTALS: 1128.5 calories, 30.7g fat, 20.6g fiber, 30.3g protein, $5.24
PER SERVING (totals/4): 282 calories, 7.7g fat, 5.15g fiber, 7.6g protein, $1.31

0 Reasons Due To Diabetes Revealed Fossil Feces

Lifestyle of modern man is always being compared to ancient human, supposedly much healthier so seldom get diabetes. Now the assumption is proved true thanks to the discovery of fossil feces belong to Native Americans.

Fossilized feces are estimated to last 1,000 years old were found in desert areas in the southwestern United States. Because of the time there were many immigrants from Europe, it is believed the owner is a native who inhabited the area.

Based on the results of molecular analysis, the scientists concluded that the content and feces in the fossil record is very high. Fiber content compared to the modern human feces, the fiber is said to reach 20 to 30 times more.
This difference is believed to be associated with diet or food choices at the time the natives, which is more dominated by pear, yucca and beans. Compared with modern humans consume more and more junk food, diet is certainly a lot healthier.

"When we observe the natives of the southwestern United States, there is a change in diet in the 20th century. They became acquainted with foods that have very high glycemic index," said Karl Reinhard of the University of Nebrasca Livecience.

Reinhard is the glycemic index is a number that indicates whether a food is broken down easily into simple sugars, the range is between 1-100. Southwestern Native Americans 1,000 years ago is estimated to consume more foods with low glycemic index that is 23.

The higher the glycemic index of a food, the higher the risk of diabetes is caused due to the sugar solution can be faster than energy consumption, especially of modern humans moving further apart. This condition can lead to diabetes mellitus or excess levels of sugar, especially type 2.

Genetically, southwestern Native Americans have a higher susceptibility than the Caucasian race in terms of diabetes risk. Therefore, if 1,000 years ago not many who get diabetes, it means his diet is very healthy.

0 Breastfeeding 6 Reasons Why Breast Milk is the Best Nutrition

Breastfeeding: 6 Reasons Why Breast Milk is the Best Nutrition

Even before the birth of their baby, most pregnant women deal with the question of what type of infant feeding is the best for their newborn baby.

The natural form of infant nutrition, breastfeeding is on the one hand allows for a very intimate relationship between mother and baby, but on the other hand also impresses with numerous health benefits for the child. These are 6 good reasons why you should opt for breastfeeding and breast milk as food for her child.

First Optimal intake of nutrients and minerals

Breast milk provides the optimal nutrient and mineral composition for the baby. Depending on the age of the infant breast milk changes and adapts to the respective needs. In this way it is ensured that the baby is always supplied excellent with everything it needs.

Second Composition of breast milk adapts

The composition changes also brought as well as time of day and weather conditions: Is it, for example, very hot, and the female breast produces a larger amount of thirst-quenching foremilk.

Third Easy to digest - Good wholesome

At the same time, the mothers milk is easy to digest and easy to digest, so that it is also the sensitive and immature digestive system of the newborn infant optimally tolerated and absorbed.

4th Breastfeeding strengthens the immune system

Breastfeeding gives the baby an excellent prevention of allergies later on. Doctors advise pregnant women, where there are severe allergies in the family, be sure to to breastfeed her baby. But for many other diseases, such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases or infections Breastfeeding is the best prevention. Simultaneously contains milk immune substances, which protects the infant against both bacterial and viral infections. In addition, breast milk helps in developing a strong and healthy immune system.

5th Rarely by breastfeeding bad teeth

It has been proven that breastfed infants are sick less often and on average have better health. Skin contact with the mother on the one hand promotes the binding, on the other hand it is good for the psychological development of the child. Matching accessories for a beautiful pregnant women find breastfeeding relationship with baby-walz.de - a specialty store for maternity and baby items. By the suction movement of the mouth while nursing the mouth and facial muscles of the baby will be strengthened and trained, whereby the jaw development of the child is promoted. Still at the same time, children suffer less misalignment of teeth.

6th Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sudden infant death

Many mothers have great fear of sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS, the acronym for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Breastfeeding alone can not prevent SIDS, but it is scientifically proven that babies who are fed with breast milk have better protection against SIDS.

Apart from the health aspects in favor of breast-feeding, breast-feeding has also its practical advantages. Home cooking eliminates tedious bottle and also when you are traveling, you have to not only look for a way, how and where you can feed your child. Breast milk is always available and very well prepared.