It’s celebration time, so don’t miss a minute! Create a tasty and simple dish with little time and effort. Bruschetta is an Italian dish that even novices in the kitchen can make to perfection. Choose your favorite bread and enjoy sharing this colorful vegan appetizer with everyone at the party!

Ingredients:

2 cups tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
1 Tbs. olive oil
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 baguette or loaf of french bread, sliced and toasted

Directions:

1. Combine tomatoes and next six ingredients in glass pan; add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Refrigerate for at least one hour or until ready to serve.
3. To serve, spoon onto thin slices of toasted baguette. Makes about 12 pieces.

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Like ice cream sandwiches? Then, you'll love these! Tofutti Cuties are miniature delights that come in irresistible flavors including Vanilla, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Mint Chocolate Chip, Wild Berry, and Coffee. These tasty treats contain zero trans fats and are dairy-free, without butterfat or cholesterol. You can find Tofutti in the frozen dessert section of most natural foods and grocery stores. Look for fresh new flavors including the Jazzy Cutie with vanilla soy ice cream sandwiched between a vanilla and chocolate wafer.

For nutritional and product information, visit www.Tofutti.com!

Recent studies reveal that regularly eating garlic and onions can significantly reduce risk of many common cancers. One study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, examined 10,000 cancer patients and 15,000 healthy control subjects from southern European populations. The data revealed an inverse association between the frequency of use of allium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, and the risk of several common cancers.

Another large-scale study, The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), followed more than 520,000 individuals throughout 10 European countries. Researchers found that an increase in the intake of garlic and onions of 10 grams a day was associated with 30 percent reduction in the risk of intestinal cancer.

To read the full article, click here!

Start fresh for the New Year and be an inspiration to yourself and others. Make your New Year’s Resolution one that will benefit your health, the environment, and the animals! If you haven’t yet “kicked the meat habit,” gradually work to replace meat in your diet with wholesome fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and legumes. If you’re already vegetarian, resolve to make the transition to a completely plant-based diet by choosing healthy alternatives to eggs and dairy.

Here are some tips on how you can further explore a plant-based diet:

• Check out meat-free items at the grocery store, such as tofu and other soy-based products, as well as ready-made meals.
• Expand your options and try new fruits and vegetables – you’ll find there are many more you’ll enjoy.
• Sample meat-free options at ethnic restaurants.
• Experiment in the kitchen and be more creative with your meals.
• Keep your kitchen stocked with healthy snacks such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
• For decadent fun, try soy or rice based ice creams and puddings.
• Subscribe to VegNews and Vegetarian Times magazines to give you tips and information.
• Have fun with it and relax! Nobody is perfect, so if you slip up, just get back on track rather than feeling bad about it.

Order a Free Vegetarian Starter Kit for you or a friend at www.VegKit.org!

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