If you’ve got party plans this weekend, here’s a fun snack for you and your friends to indulge in! These Super Bowl Jalapeño Poppers are a dairy-free version of a classic American finger food. Rather than cream cheese, these poppers are made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese (check out the product section below to find out more about it). This recipe is proof that you can eliminate animal products from your diet and still spoil yourself with the treats you love most!

Ingredients:

12 jalapeño peppers
8 oz. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese (see product below)
1 cup plain soymilk
1 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
oil for frying
1/2 tsp. cayenne (optional)

Directions:

1. Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise, remove tops and seeds.
2. Fill the jalapeño peppers with the Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese mixed with the cayenne pepper, if desired.
3. Put the soymilk and the flour into two separate bowls; dip the stuffed jalapeños into the soymilk and then into the flour, making sure that they are well-coated; allow the coated jalapeños to dry about 10 minutes.
4. Dip the jalapeños into the soymilk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs; allow them to dry then repeat the process to ensure that the entire surface of each jalapeño is coated.
5. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 370°F; deep fry the jalapeños about 3 minutes or until golden brown then transfer them to paper towels to drain.

Healthy Hint: For a healthier version, use less cream cheese and eliminate the oil and bake (rather than fry) at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until golden on the outside.

Search for more veg recipes at www.Tofutti.com!

Kiss your dairy products goodbye because the name says it all… yes, it’s Better than Cream Cheese! Tofutti Brand Better than Cream Cheese is perfect as a spread on your favorite bagel, or used as a dip for crackers or chips. It’s fantastic to use in recipes that call for cream cheese. Just pick your favorite flavor among French Onion, Herbs & Chives, Garlic & Herb, Garden Veggie, and Plain.  
 
Tofutti has an extensive line of dairy-free products, including ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and bars, Sour Supreme, a mozzarella (dairy-free!) Pan Crust Pizza Pizzaz, and so much more. Thanks to Tofutti, compassionate people can still indulge in cruelty-free treats and the cow’s milk can go where it belongs… to her calf!  

Find out all the products, visit www.Tofutti.com!

People who consume dairy products are more likely to develop cancer, according to a review of several past studies. Dr. Neal D. Bernard of The Cancer Project notes a significant number of studies revealing a positive dose-response correlation between dairy consumption and prostate cancer. In other words, people who consume dairy products the most frequently, have the highest risk of developing the cancer. Mechanisms that may explain this association include the negative effect of high-calcium foods on vitamin D balance, the tendency of frequent dairy intake to increase serum insulin-like growth factor concentrations, and the effect of dairy products on testosterone concentration or activity.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, with an estimated 400,000 new cases diagnosed annually.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight-end Tony Gonzalez took it upon himself to improve his health… but at what cost? When the 6’5”, 247 lb. all-star football player announced that he was going vegan, his career was on the line when his team and everyone else scrutinized his new lifestyle choice. The stakes were high… he had just signed a five-year contract, making him the game's highest-paid tight-end. Entering the 2007 season, his 11th in the NFL, he had a shot at breaking all-time NFL records for career receptions and touchdowns at his position. To do that, he needed top performances in every game.

But what made him decide to make the diet switch? Tony had never heard of a vegan diet when he boarded a flight last spring, about a month before pre-season training. After watching his seatmate turn down most of the food offered in first class, Tony inquired. The man recommended "The China Study," a 2006 book revealing that people who eat mostly plants have fewer deadly diseases than those who eat mostly animals. The evidence was drawn from diet surveys and blood samples of 6,500 men and women from across China. Tony bought the book, and after reading the first 40 pages, he was convinced animal foods led to chronic illness. Tony joined a handful of elite athletes who have put a plant-based diet to the test and won!

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