Carmen Cooks

Using nutrition to create a more verdant world.

two white plates contain yummy cookies that are 3 inches in diameter. They are resting on a black stained table and a textile cotton cloth of natural fiber is draped around the plate to the position of 3 o clock. The other plate is at 12 o clocK. A stuffed bumble bee is at 1 o clock. A few plant leaves have made their way into the picture

Dairy FreeMay 8, 2024

Yummy Cookies: Learn about how fiber and fat lower the glycemic index/load of these cookies.

Science ConceptsMay 4, 2024

Determining Your Insulin Response Based on Food Classes: A Better Way than Glycemic Index/Load.

A light tan pottery bowl contains a soup that is similar in color to the bowl and is flecked with small rounds of carrot and squares of cabbage. A white linen napkin embrowderied wiht bluebonnets is on the side and a tall clay drinking vessel is shown at the top right corner. A childs hands are reaching for the bowl above the napkin. The photo is in color. The child's hands are small.

DinnerMay 1, 2024

Lemon and Rice Soup: The Best Phytochemicals

A large sloping white bowl is filled with amaranth porridge and topped with fresh edible flowers, a grate of turmeric and coconut oil that is melted.

BreakfastApril 27, 2024

Amaranth Bowl or Callaloo Seeds: How to trick back your hormones from making you a fat.

a stainles steel rectangular box hold around 21 mounds of chocolate truffles each topped with a purple lavender flower.

DessertApril 24, 2024

Chocolate Amaranth Truffle Box: A vegan’s perspective on why dairy is better for toddlers than alternative milks.

a blue pottery bowl of beans is surrounded by a myriad of gorgeous things...tomatillo salsa, cashew cheese sauce, peppers

How to Cure an AilmentApril 23, 2024

NIACIN and PANIC ATTACKS: Why you should take a niacin supplement if you suffer from chronic panic attacks.

a flat chicken fried mushroom is the center piece on a light turquoise plate with a homemade sandwhich

AppetizersApril 20, 2024

Vegan GF Chicken Fried Sandwich: This Dish will Lower Your Lipids or Bad LDL Cholesterol.

a slice of blackberry pie has a dollop of cashew cream on top and a rare mini yellow orange orchid, a half moon design of cream is on the pottery that is concentric with purple and blue rings.

Science ConceptsApril 17, 2024

Purple Food And Anthocyanins such as Pelargonin.

A bowl of cauliflower curry sits on a white background covered with pickeled daikon and cabbage...with a glass of spirulina pinapple juice in on a white background

DinnerApril 17, 2024

Easy Cauliflower Yellow Curry and the Importance of Phytochemicals.

Dairy Free Green Bean Potato Casserole Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 50 minutes _ This is far from your typical Durkee Green Bean Casserole; it's a unique, soup-free green bean casserole. A friend once remarked, “Why would anyone opt for the traditional Durkee green bean casserole, a standard in American cuisine, when they could have this? This is the best thing I've ever eaten.”_ The classic Durkee green bean casserole, while a staple of many tables, is laden with preservatives from canned mushroom soup, saturated in sodium, and carries unhealthy fats courtesy of the fried onions. Its nutritional value is minimal, leaving much to be desired, especially in an era where access to high-quality foods has significantly improved, diminishing its appeal to many. Conversely, a homemade version of this casserole elevates the dish to new heights of health and flavor. Utilizing goat's milk for its better digestibility or coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative, this casserole marries the nutritional benefits with gourmet taste. It boasts organic French green beans known for their tender texture, vibrant, life-enhancing mushrooms and shallots, and a rich, scratch-made béchamel sauce that replaces the canned soup. The addition of organic potatoes not only infuses the dish with more substance but also introduces a universally beloved element. This homemade green bean casserole is so delightful, it stands proudly as a standalone dish, ready to impress guests with its depth of flavor and wholesome ingredients. Incorporating potatoes not only adds heartiness but ensures its place as a crowd-pleaser. _Make this recipe with coconut oil and coconut milk to be a dairy free green bean casserole. Of course, once you remove the dairy, this becomes a vegan bean casserole_

Dairy FreeApril 13, 2024

Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans: Vegan Option: How Fiber Consumption Keeps You Thin, and Decreases Anxiety and Depression.