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Whether you celebrate Easter or Passover, spring is here and it's time to celebrate so here are some tasty plant-based (vegan) recipes for you to make this year.

Here are 3 Passover recipes to share with your family:

Sweet Potato Kugel (serves 12)

• 6 small sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 3 apples, peeled and grated
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup fruit juice or water

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vegan macaroons

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Passover is upon us and of the many Passover sweets, my favorite has always been the chocolate macaroon. This year, I decided it was time to come up with a grainfree macaroon recipe suitable for serving at Passover. This recipe features several versions of the main ingredient, coconut, giving the macaroon a well rounded flavor. These are quick and easy to make and sure to please any coconut lover - no matter what time of year you make them!

Grain Free Vegan Vanilla Macaroons

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon almond flour
• 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2/3 cups agave nectar
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (9 tablespoons) full fat coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla *
• 2 2/3 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)

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Raising pint-sized plant-eaters is not always easy work, as we navigate between good nutrition and those notoriously picky palates. But lucky for us, there's quite a few exceptional vegetal foods that boast a beautiful nutrient profile and also happen to taste great, too. If you can incorporate these flavors when your munchkins are still wee, you'll aim their tastes towards a future of wholesome selections. But even older children can be coaxed into making healthy choices. I mean come on, what kid doesn't want a "magic green monster elixir"?

The truth is that there's plenty of delicious, nutrient dense plant-based powerhouses out there. Between dark leafy greens, fermented foods, sprouts, and sea vegetables, this list was pretty difficult to whittle down. Maybe that's a follow-up article for the future. But for now, here's the top 5 superstars that play on my baby's plate:

1. Green Juice. Juicing can seem overwhelming at

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When it comes to dessert, there is nothing incompatible about the words 'decadent' and 'non-dairy'. The fact of the matter is that you can still indulge in your old favorites, as long as you know what non-dairy substitutions to make while recreating them. It may be a bit intimidating at first, but it's really just as easy as switching to a different brand of shampoo simply because your old brand doesn't make your hair look healthy anymore. The items listed below can be found in health stores, online stores, and even in a regular supermarkets. Ask assistance from the grocery store's merchandiser if you have trouble locating them.

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Natural lighting is an important tool in attaining sustainability. The generation of electricity is one of the largest contributors of pollution in the United States, which produces harmful chemicals such as sulfur dioxide, carbon and mercury emissions. Production of electric power can also be linked with other environmental issues such as the impact on water quality, increased production wastes, and increased industrial zones. Therefore, reduction in the use of artificial lighting is vital. Here are a few strategies you can use, along with the benefits of embracing natural lighting.

Natural Lighting Strategies:

1. Window orientation to maximize the benefits of day-lighting. This strategy aims at utilizing sunlight through the size and location of windows. Day-lighting refers to capturing diffused light without compromising comfort and function. This strategy should also enhance the quality of light, depending on the nature

Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Crumb Muffins

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I love banana flavored anything, especially muffins! Sometimes, however, I find banana treats are, well, too banana-y. OK, that's definitely not a word, but you know what I mean. It's that artificial, over powering banana candy flavor that makes it seem like it's more than what nature intended.

These Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Crumb Muffins (did you get all that?) are just banana-y enough. The chocolate chips make them slightly decadent and perfectly sweet. And then there's the crumb topping; it really sends the taste factor over the limit. The oats get nice and toasty and give it a slightly nutty flavor.

Be sure to sift the dry ingredients. This is especially important when using whole wheat flour. I have found that whole wheat flour often contains larger particles that can mess with the texture of your baked treat. A quick trip through a sifter will do the trick.

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In an age where sustainability and eco-friendliness is more than just a fad, and has become a real necessity, the search for better plastics always have been a thorny issue. Plastics are known as tough, durable and versatile materials for wide range of applications. Ironically, these same characteristics make them so hard to dispose when we don't need them any longer. Disposed plastics don't mix well with other materials, which make them a common cause of pollution. In addition, the fact that traditional plastics are synthetically made from non-renewable petroleum also doesn't help their case. Thus, an emerging demand for sustainable and eco-friendly plastics is underway.

Generally speaking, eco-friendly plastics can be categorized into bioplastics, biodegradable plastics and recycled plastics. Out of these three, the bioplastics sector is already perceived to be the promising, yet gradual step towards sustainability.

vegan show martha stewart gene baur biz stone kathy freston

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Hot on Oprah and Ellen's footsteps, America's reigning domestic diva, Martha Stewart devoted an hour-long episode of The Martha Stewart Show to veganism! The episode aired on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 on the Hallmark Channel and not only featured prominent vegans like Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone, Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur and bestselling author Kathy Freston, but also included everyday vegans in the audience.

The benefits of a healthy plant-based diet and a cruelty-free lifestyle finally seem to be getting the widespread mainstream media attention it deserves. The show also featured rescued animals residing at Farm Sanctuary's animal shelters and members of Martha Stewart's studio audience took home a copy of Gene Baur's best-selling book, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food.

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