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This is a call for those among our readership who can draw upon their life experiences to share any advice or thoughts of comfort for Beatrice, who sent me the following note last week:

Hi Ben Kim,

Thank you so much for your unique posts. I have truly enjoyed all of them and always look forward to getting them.

 

Tofu Crab Cakes Recipe

Ingredients:

Crab Cakes:

One 14 to 16 ounce block of firm or extra firm organic tofu
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons coconut oil
6 medium ribs of celery, minced
1/2 bunch green onions, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons toasted nori seaweed (can buy at Korean market or most health food stores in small snack packages)
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, plus 2 cups for crusting
1/3 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayonnaise if you prefer)

Coleslaw: Read more

 

Cleansing Green Pea Soup

This is a fabulous soup recipe for whenever you're looking to cleanse and get lighter without losing muscle mass. Green peas provide plenty of protein to nourish your muscles, while spinach, lettuce, watercress, and parsley infuse your cells with a wide spectrum of minerals and vitamins.

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Green Peas with Avocado Soup Recipe

Makes about 6 regular servings

Ingredients: Read more

 

Carrot, Cabbage, and Apple Salad Recipe

Rich in carotenoids, vitamin C, folate, and healthy fatty acids, and also a good source of plant protein that is easily digested, this salad more than satisfies as a full meal.

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Everyday Noises that Can Cause Hearing Loss and Tools to Protect Your Hearing

It's estimated that 10 million Americans suffer with noise-induced hearing loss. In fact, noise is one of the most common occupational hazards today, with as many as 30 million Americans being exposed to harmful noise levels at work.

We register sound through little hairs that vibrate in our inner ears in response to different noises. When these hairs are exposed to a sudden burst of very loud noise or to a steady stream of fairly loud noise, they can get damaged, resulting in hearing loss. Read more

 

How to Make Sunflower Collard Wraps

This is a lovely recipe for all occasions. If you feel like a dipping sauce, try a simple mix of one teaspoon of Dijon mustard plus two tablespoons of soy sauce and just a splash of sesame oil - you'll feel like you were just transported to a quaint restaurant somewhere along the beautiful east coast of South Korea. Rich in naturally occurring vitamin E, selenium, folate, easily-digested protein, lutein, and health-enhancing fatty acids, these wraps are guaranteed to nourish every organ system in your body.

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Sunflower Collard Wrap Recipe

This is a lovely recipe for all occasions. If you feel like a dipping sauce, try a simple mix of one teaspoon of Dijon mustard plus two tablespoons of soy sauce and just a splash of sesame oil - you'll feel like you were just transported to a quaint restaurant somewhere along the beautiful east coast of South Korea. Rich in naturally occurring vitamin E, selenium, folate, easily-digested protein, lutein, and health-enhancing fatty acids, these wraps are guaranteed to nourish every organ system in your body.

Ingredients:

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How to Make Chickpea, Cherry & Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

Plenty of healthy protein, folate, vitamin C, bone-building minerals - this recipe delivers it all.

Chickpeas are one of the least expensive, nutrient-rich foods that you can eat. They're naturally abundant in folate, manganese, tryptophan, copper, iron, and of course, healthy protein. Due to their high tryptophan content, chickpeas are an excellent food choice for people who have trouble getting restful sleep.

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Chickpea, Cherry & Quinoa Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Ingredients:

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice (separated)
1/2 cup quinoa
1 15-ounce can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 ounces unsalted walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup dried unsweetened cherries, chopped
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Fresh lettuce leaves

Tahini dip:
1/3 cup tahini
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Read more

 

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