OSTEOPOROSIS: WHY DO SO MANY AMERICANS HAVE IT?

Most people think that WFPB, Vegetarian and Vegan diets don't get enough protein, but the truth is we get plenty.  The problem is that most people get TOO MUCH PROTEIN.  The problem with osteoporosis is not enough calcium but too much protein which your body breaks down into amino acids which places a burden on the body.  The acids need to be buffered so the acid dissolves the bones to buffer the acid to break them down and that's the beginning of osteoporosis.  The excess protein also places a burden on the liver and kidneys before your body can eliminate the excess protein.  This is a quick video explaining what happens and dispelling some big myths. 

Check out more interesting facts at www.drmcdougall.com

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH TAHINI AND CRANBERRIES

I had this recently on a trip to Seattle with my sister to visit my niece.  It was so good I had to try and replicate it.  I think this is just as good.  If you're ever in Seattle, they have a TON of restaurants that Plant Based or Vegans can eat in.

1 15 oz can of Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 stalks of celery - fine dice
1/2 cup of dry cranberries - fine dice
1/2 red or sweet onion - fine dice
1/2 cup Aioli
1/2 cup Tahini
sea salt and pepper to taste

Pulse the Chickpeas in a food processor.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

I used it in my wraps (see below) or on a sandwich with a slice of tomato.

9 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T STORE IN THE FRIDGE

This was an article titled "10 Foods You Should Never Put in the Refrigerator" by Alison Spiegel for the Huffington Post.  I have been telling people not to put tomatoes in the fridge for years so here's someone else saying the same thing.  We're coming into the summer season with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables available so heed this list to see how to properly store them.  I removed olive oil from the list because you should never have that around anyway!