Harvard Red Meat Study

A new study put out by Harvard found that eating red meat significantly increased the risk of dying a premature death.  The study followed more than 120,000 people over 20 years, and found that the more red meat a person ate, the more likely they were to die during the study.  Check out some of the news coverage of the study.
It is good for us to realize that eating with the endometriosis diet  not only lessens endometriosis symptoms--it makes us more likely to live long, healthy lives.  This is a diet for everyone.

Recipe: Heavenly Toasted Sesame Soba Noodles

This recipe really speaks for itself.  I know it'll be a hit with you and you are going to be singing my praises forevermore!  Well, actually, I got the recipe from a friend, so technically, you should be singing her praises. This is also a great recipe to make with kids--the original directions had them divided up into parents' jobs and kids' jobs:  kids don't boil noodles, but can help mix, stir, and even chop!

Love It!  That's a wish for you.  And an order.

Recipe: World's Greatest Vegan Chili

Ok, so this is a superb superlative recipe name and I didn't even make it up!!  But, I agree with it!  I got this recipe from a friend whose son has many food allergies so she is no stranger to modifying and changing things up in the kitchen.  This chili is filling and rich enough to warm you up on cold days (with a little gluten-free cornbread, if you like), but is also light enough to be eaten during the summer months without that really heavy beefy feeling that regular Texas chili gives you.  And, it is a FANTASTIC way to get in a serving of beans without even thinking about it!

As a side note to Clara's post on the flatulence associated with beans, there are several things you can do besides eating more of them to reduce the digestive worry beans can cause (for those of you who missed the note at the bottom of my incredible hummus recipe):

Daily News

I get daily updates from Rodale.com in my email inbox--little tidbits about healthy eating, gardening, and living.  Today, the headline, which was "9 Super-Healthy, Vegetarian Protein Sources," seemed so appropriate for our blog.  The list was as follows:

What Should Your Meals Look Like?

So by now we've given you a few recipes for the endometriosis diet (and many more are to come!), but you may still feel confused about what you should be eating on a daily basis.
Here are some tips to get you started.  Remember, we call this the "endometriosis diet," but really these rules apply to everyone.  This is the healthiest way to eat.

1) The salad is the main course.  This may seem counter-intuitive, but once you start eating this way, it will start to feel more natural.  You should be trying to eat a salad at every meal (well, maybe not breakfast...but even then I sometimes do!).  And as you dish up your food, try to think of the salad as the main event of the meal.  You should think of the other stuff (grains and other starches, meat/fish) as side dishes.  You're probably thinking you are going to get very sick of salad.  But there are so many wonderful recipes that you can try something different everyday.  Besides, you don't always have to eat your veggies raw (though that is the best way to get all their nutrients)--so, if you need a change, try steaming or lightly sauteeing your veg, or make it into a delicious stew.  We'll be posting tons of recipes here to help keep you inspired in the kitchen.

Recipe: Carob Muffins

Leave it to me to post recipes for sweet treats!  I find that an important way for me to stay motivated on the Endometriosis Diet is to be sure I have healthy treats on hand for when I need a pick-me-up.  Today is my first try on these carob muffins, but I like how they turned out. 

I Dream of Thin Mints (Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chia "Tapioca")

This time of year is always difficult for me.  Yes, you guessed it...it's Girl Scout Cookie season again.  From every street corner girlish faces accost me with pleading looks.  Every time I close my eyes to sleep, fevered dreams of Thin Mints and Shortbreads haunt my nights.  I'm telling you, it's torture.  I don't know what they put in those cookies, but I'm pretty sure it's addictive.

This Hummus Will Make You Happy :)

Recipe:  Basic Bad Breath Hummus (But Who Cares When It Tastes This Good?) 


2 cans* drained and rinsed garbanzo beans or equivalent of soaked and cooked garbanzos
juice of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic
salt, to taste
olive oil, minimal (less than 1 t)
about 2 T sesame tahini, to taste
1-6 T broth (add to desired consistency)

Recipe: Easy Fruit Smoothie

I've been eating this delicious smoothie for breakfast every day this week.. it's so good, and so quick to make.   You can use the recipe as is, or substitute different fruits.

1/3 c. frozen raspberries
1/3 c. frozen blueberries
1/3 c. frozen pineapple (no sugar added)
1/3 c. goat yogurt
2 drops liquid stevia
2 teaspoons ground flax seed
Almond or hemp milk, to desired consistency

Blend everything in a food processor or blender.  Yum!
Check out the endometriosis diet guidelines as a refresher.