Thrive: Egg Substitutes
Your body hears everything your mind says. – Naomi Judd Succeed and Soar‘s Thrive! shares insights that can improve life’s quality. This post presents egg alternatives. Beyond scrambled, sunny side up and deviled, eggs also bind [hold ingredients together] and provide lift or lighten foods, like meringues and soufflés. With eggs become so expensive, cartons in grocery store, even farms are being robbed. For one egg, The Kitchen Whisperer lists these alternatives: 3 TABLEspoons of peanut butter 1 TABLEspoon of ground flax whisked with 3 TABLEspoons of water Half a ripe banana A quarter cup of applesauce NOTE: To distinguish from teaspoons, this spelling is used for TABLEspoon . Egg Yolk can be replaced by mixing 1 TABLEspoon of ground flax [or chia seeds] with 1 TABLEspoon of water. Or, heat 1 TABLEspoon of vegetable gelatin in 2 TABLEspoons of water. For leavening, The Kitchen Whisperer suggests blending 1-1/2 TABLEspoon vegetable oil with 1-1/2 TABLEspoon water and teaspoon of baking POWDER [not baking soda]. Egg whites can be replaced with silken tofu. Read more Tofu is curdled soy milk pressed into blocks. It contains all essential amino acids. Tofu is low in saturated fat and cholesterol [heart healthy] and contains isoflavone that could relieve menopause symptoms and lower some cancer risks. Tofu concerns include its ability to mimic estrogen and genetically modified soy versions. Substitutes for tofu can include raw cashews, raw almonds, hazelnuts, oats and pumpkin seeds soaked overnight in water then blended until soft. Also beans like chickpeas, kidney beans, pinto beans and black beans can be cooked, mashed and serve as binding agents [as well as for fritters and patties]. Research Resources: 6 Best Substitutes for Tofu Is Tofu a Healthy Alternative to Meat? What Can You Substitute for Eggs when Cooking or Baking? What is Tofu? Recipes: Tofu Scrambled Egg Recipes: 16 Tofu Recipes for Beginners, includes: Chipotle Tofu Tacos Slow-Cooker Tofu Lo Mein Buttermilk Fried Tofu with Smoky Collard Greens COMMENT Succeed and Soar! Shop Succeed & Soar’s Puzzles As well as beautiful and inspiring prints, framed, canvas. Also fleece blankets, journals, greeting cards, clothing, totes, phone cases, towels and much more. Puzzle Details Two sizes: 18×24 500 pieces, 20×28 1,000 pieces] Premium 0.2” thick paper stock Semi gloss coating makes image pop Handsome puzzle box has picture on top View All Puzzles Thanks for shopping!
Chocolate
Consider There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate. – Linda Grayson What are flavonoids? They’re six compounds found in some fruits, vegetables and plant products like wine and tea. Flavonoids regulate cellular activity and help the body function more efficiently. They are powerful antioxidants that fight harmful molecules and the free radicals that cause oxidative stress. Flavonoids may also help the body reduce inflammatory reactions to allergens, germs, toxins and other irritants. What delightful food contains flavonoids? Chocolate! The darker the better!! Among Life Hack’s “20 Health Benefits of Chocolate” are: Reduction of damage to nerve pathways caused by Alzheimer’s disease Lowered blood pressure Calmed coughing [safer than codeine with its undesirable side effects] Beyond the belief that chocolate’s theobromine and phenethylamine could be aphrodisiacs, Organic Facts list of “Ten Amazing Benefits of Chocolate,” includes: Reducing heart risks Managing diabetes Increasing intelligence [because flavanoids ‘boost blood flow to the brain’] Medical News Today also describes chocolate’s benefits as well as side effects like weight gain, sugar-based tooth problems, bone health and, possibly migraines [more study needed]. Read more. While indulging in chocolate, remember: enjoy in moderation, buy from quality sources, exercise, brush and floss, and the darker – the higher the chocolate content — the healthier. Succeed and Soar! Chocolate Recipes To control the ingredients, Adriana Harlan shows how to make 84% dark chocolate from scratch. How to make your own dark chocolate, including ganache. Eleven Healthier Ways to Enjoy Chocolate, includes: Chocolate Date Cookies Chocolate Protein Balls Healthy Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle 20 Best Healthy Chocolate Recipes, includes: Chocolate Avocado Mousse No Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies Healthy Fudgesicles Shop Sandra’s Galleries This puzzle is a poster from the Contemplative Art that illustrated Succeed and Soar’s Path’s to Joy series. Puzzles are made from premium 0.2” thick paper stock Include a semi-gloss coating that makes the top vibrant Arrives in a puzzle box with artwork printed on top for safe storage Puzzle pieces are unique shapes 18×24-inch 500-piece puzzle is $40— 20×28-inch 1,000-piece puzzle is $44.50 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Purchase this puzzle. Shop All Collections HERE. Keep in Mind All information offered here is meant to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. With a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Sandra Gould Ford is an artist, author, educator and former steelworker who intends to lift hearts and spirits, our awareness and humanity. Know that information explored here may be time sensitive and could have been updated. This material prescribes neither drugs nor therapies. Further, this brief post cannot cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic responses, adverse effects or appropriateness for any individual. This presenter uses her best discretion in sharing resources. She recommends readers do the same, including consulting appropriate professionals [including doctors, nurses and/or pharmacists] to make sure this information fits personal circumstances. Blessings and Good Health.