Try something new! This Spinach & Artichoke Pesto is simple and delicious. A healthy treat, artichokes are good source of fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Making use of fresh spinach, this recipe does not require cooking, preserving most vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that might otherwise be lost. Try it as a dip with your favorite chips, a spread for your veggie sandwich, or a fresh topping for salad, rice, or pasta.
Ingredients:
1 bag ( 9oz.) fresh baby spinach
3 cloves garlic
6 canned or marinated artichoke hearts, drained
18 pitted kalamata olives, drained
3 Tbs. kalamata olive brine, for flavor
4-6 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
- In a food processor, make the dressing by mincing the garlic, artichoke hearts, and olives.
- Add Kalamata olive brine and olive oil; blend well. Set the dressing aside.
- Process the spinach until finely chopped; add the dressing and mix well.
- If needed, add more kalamata olive brine or olive oil to taste.
This week’s recipe was generously provided by Amy O'Brien. Send us your suggestions too!
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Heard
all about the ominous Bird Flu but still unclear about
its origins and potential consequences? “Bird
Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching,” written by
Dr. Michael Greger, is one of the best-researched and
documented books regarding the nearing pandemic. Clearly
written and highly informative, Dr. Greger has the admirable
ability to make complex medical and scientific jargon
understandable for the everyday reader. This book provides
excellent background on the current situation and how
we arrived here. It’s a must-read for inquiring
minds wanting to get a grasp of the risk we face from
such a threat to humankind.
For more information about the book and the author, visit www.BirdFluBook.com!
New
research notes that folic acid can significantly improve
cognitive function in older men and women. The three-year
study examined more than 800 individuals above the age
of 50, some of whom received folic acid supplements
daily. The group with high folic acid intake improved
on all aspects of cognitive functioning compared to
those who took a placebo.
Folic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin, can be found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and legumes. It plays an important role in the production of new cells and helps the body digest protein and make effective use of the resulting amino acids. Folic acid has also been shown to play a role in regulating appetite.
To read the full article, click here!
Brianne
Lanigan is a creative artist, enthusiastic
student, and a dedicated social justice and
animal rights activist. Due to her compassion
for animals,
she became vegetarian as a teenager. One year
later she made the decision to drop all animal
products from her diet after reading an insert
about veganism in Moby’s
CD, “Animal
Rights.” Now vegan for 6 years, she
strives to become increasingly effective in
preserving the planet and speaking out against
injustices.
Brianne devotes her spare time and energy to the animal cause, volunteering with local and national organizations. She regularly lends a helping hand to FARM’s annual campaigns, including the Animal Rights National Conference, World Farm Animals Day, Gentle Thanksgiving, and The Great American Meatout this March.
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