Virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest oils because it is minimally processed and naturally rich in nutrients, powerful antioxidants, and healthy monounsaturated fat. The wonderful flavor of olive oil is a great incentive to use it as a staple in your kitchen... it's a tasty and easy way to help prevent heart disease! Try these Stuffed Golden Portobellos alongside a light salad with olive oil dressing and enjoy it in good health!
Ingredients:
4 portabello mushrooms
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup Galaxy
Foods Vegan Slices, shredded
2 slices meat-free Smart
Bacon, crisply cooked (optional)
2 small tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbs. garlic, chopped
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking oil; set aside.
- Wash mushrooms and let dry; brush mushroom caps and edges with oil; sprinkle stem-side with salt and pepper and place, round side down, on baking sheet.
- Divide vegan "cheese" slices among mushroom caps and bake 10 minutes, or until mushroom edges begin to brown.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle soy bacon (chopped), tomato, garlic and parsley over mushrooms.
- Return baking sheet to oven and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- If desired, cut into wedges and serve with toothpicks.
This recipe was sent by Lizbeth Carlson, one of our readers.
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Ever
wonder how you can get legally involved to
protect animals? The new book Get Political for Animals
and Win the Laws They
Need is a great resource, explaining laws
and public policies that can be implemented
to prevent companion animal overpopulation, dog fighting, factory farming
and much more.
The book, published by the National Institute for Animal Advocacy (NIFAA), explains how laws can be enforced and gives tips on how to elect humane lawmakers.
For information about Get Political for Animals, visit www.nifaa.org!
A
Spanish study reveals new evidence about the health
benefits of virgin olive oil. The findings, explained
in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition,
note that virgin olive oil can help ward off harmful
blood clots in people with high cholesterol. Researchers
attribute this to phenols, substances found in the
oil proven to have beneficial effects
on the heart.
The study examined the effects of eating different kinds of olive oil in individuals with high cholesterol. The analysis showed lower concentrations of a blood clotting antigen in individuals that consumed olive oils with higher levels of phenol. Extra virgin oil has the highest levels of phenol.
To read the full article, click here!
World
Farm Animals Day (WFAD) is one of FARM’s
largest annual campaigns, observed on or around October
2nd.The date marks the birthday of ethical vegetarian, Mahatma
Gandhi. It is a time
for all to stand up to the unnecessary suffering
and death of 50 billion sentient animals abused
in the world's factory farms and slaughterhouses.
The occasion is observed worldwide with events and
activities in all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other
countries.
How can you inspire others with a compassionate message? Distribute colorful WFAD handouts that offer free vegetarian starter kits! Request the handouts now and give them to your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and anyone else who may be interested. You can also place them in various locations throughout your community, such as animal shelters, vet offices, health food stores, libraries, universities, and more.
Visit www.WFAD.org to
find out more about the occasion and request
handouts.
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