Think it’s hard to prepare an impressive meal? This recipe will show you how quick and easy great taste can be. Panini, classic Italian grilled sandwiches, are simple to make and bursting with flavor. Succulent grilled summer veggies, such as yellow squash, zucchini, and peppers, make these thin sandwiches ideal for a light summer lunch. Try this recipe with veggie focaccia, flat Italian bread topped with spices, or whole wheat pita.

Ingredients:

2 zucchini, grilled
2 summer squash, grilled
1 green or red pepper, grilled
1 orange or yellow pepper, grilled
1 loaf of focaccia or other bread of your choice
marinade of your choice (sesame, ginger, etc.)
1 - 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, cut into quarters

Directions:

1. Coat slices of zucchini, summer squash, and pepper with marinade and place on grill.
2. If desired, grill the slices of bread lightly on each side.
3. For each sandwich: spread some additional marinade on cut side of two slices of bread.
4. On one piece of bread, layer a few pieces of each grilled vegetable, a few pieces of artichoke hearts, and top with another slice of bread.
5. Repeat procedure for remaining sandwiches and cut each sandwich in half before serving.

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Simply Vegan is more than a cookbook – it’s a complete guide to a non-violent, environmentally sound, humane lifestyle. Written by Debra Wasserman from The Vegetarian Resource Group, this book includes over 160 quick and easy vegan recipes that use easy-to-find, common ingredients. If you have a decently stocked pantry and a handful of different fruits and vegetables in the fridge, you'll have no trouble finding several dishes you'll be able to make. Simply Vegan also includes an extensive nutrition section, sample menus and meal plans for vegans, food definitions and origins, and cruelty-free shopping including where to buy vegan food, clothing cosmetics, household products, and books.

Learn more about it at www.VRG.org!

A new study appearing in the August issue of Diabetes Care shows that a low-fat vegan diet treats type 2 diabetes more effectively than a standard diabetes diet and may be more effective than single-agent therapy with oral diabetes drugs. The randomized controlled trial was conducted by doctors and dietitians from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), George Washington University, and the University of Toronto.

The study involved 99 individuals with type 2 diabetes. Half the group was assigned to follow a low-fat vegan diet for 22 weeks, and the other half was asked to follow a diet based on the American Diabetes Association's guidelines. While both groups experienced significant reductions in all categories, the vegan group experienced significantly greater reductions in blood sugar levels, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol.

To read the full article, click here!

Josh and Onita Brown are a powerhouse couple, eager to assist organizations promoting compassion to animals. Launching JOB Conference Recording Services in 2000, Josh and Onita work together to provide audio recordings for large conferences, including the Animal Rights 2006 National Conference (AR2006)

As a result of their involvement with animal rights events, they now know more about the issues and have altered their diets. Josh says he introduces others to plant-based foods, especially soymilk, and is glad to see people "blazing the trail" for mainstream compassion.

Unable to attend the AR2006 Conference? You can order the complete recordings (500 hours total for an amazingly low price). Single sessions are also available.

Purchase AR2006 recordings and download past clips at www.ARconference.org/recordings.htm!

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