To make remarkable meatless meatballs use: 1 package of Salisbury Delight prepared according to the package instructions. Roll the vegetarian meat into 1 inch meatballs and bake for 10-12 minutes on a greased or Teflon cookie sheet (I use spray oil) - set aside.

Mix, in a casserole dish, 1 quart of tomato sauce, 1 can of cranberry sauce, 1/2 C of brown sugar and 1 quart of water (if needed). Add the meatless meatballs and heat thru in an oven set at 300-325 degrees for ~45 minutes to 1 hour. Make sure there is enough sauce to cover the meatballs so that they will not burn.

Serve with Brown Rice or our Soy- Semolina Pastas. This is a meal they will definitely want more of.

Nothing is easier then NutritionalDesignsDirect.com’s “Un-Steak” Slices. Do you have 18 minutes for a great dinner?

Step # 1: Put up a pot of Rice.

Step # 2: Simmer 2 1/4 Cups of water and put in 2 Cups of NutritionalDesignsDirect.com “Un-Steak” Slices. (I always add slightly more water then the package calls for, because my family likes things a little on the softer side). Let the slices simmer until all of the water is absorbed. While the rice is cooking and the slices are simmering I go to the next step.

Step # 3: Take out a skillet and sauté onions, green, yellow and red peppers. Add some soy sauce, garlic and black pepper to taste.

Step # 4: Put the sautéed vegetables into a casserole dish, mix in the “Un-Steak” Slices and place in the oven to keep warm until you are ready to serve.

Step # 5: Plate the rice first and top with the vegetarian meat and sautéed peppers.

Step # 6: Eat and Enjoy. The dish looks as great as it tastes just as good.

PS: Stay tuned; Beth’s Meatless Kitchen will soon make a debut.

1 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbs soybean oil (vegetable oil)

2 quarts vegetable or chicken broth

2 quarts water

2 cups brown rice, uncooked

2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crumbled

1 tsp dried thyme leaves, crumbled

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

3 quarts diced tomatoes, canned

2 cups diced zucchini (3/4 inch)

1 cup sliced celery

1/2 cup parsley, chopped (optional)

Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth, water, soy protein, brown rice and seasonings.

Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

Add tomatoes, zucchini and celery; return to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Portion 12 ounces into large bowls, if desired. Sprinkle a heaping teaspoon minced parsley over each serving.

Yield: 6 servings (12 oz. each). 182 calories, 2.2 g fat (1.3 g sat fat), 2.0 mg cholesterol, 510 mg sodium,

31.8 g carbohydrate, 11 g protein (8.6 g soy protein), 3.6 g dietary fiber.

Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients together until moistened. 2. Add extra milk for thinner pancakes. 3. Spray griddle with a non stick cooking spray. 4. Heat griddle and pour ¼ C of batter on griddle for each pancake.

Nutritional Analysis: Per pancake; 90 calories, 3.5 grams protein, 23 grams carb, 3.5 g fat, 221 grams sodium and 20 mg cholesterol

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Spray 10×15x1 inch pan with non-stick spray. 3. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs and oil. 4. Add pumpkin and mix thoroughly. 5. Combine flours and spices and stir into pumpkin mixture. 6. Pour batter into prepared pan. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tester is comes out clean form middle of pan. 8. Cool and cut into bars. Yield 2-36 bars

Per bar: 218 calories, 2 grams protein, 6 grams carb,13 g total fat, 173 mg sodium, 22 mg cholesterol

Try this new version of an old favorite. Nana Flakes is a delicious variation on the traditional chocolate chip cookie.

The natural flavor of Banana, comes through and is a great compliment to the chocolate as well as making the cookies soft and fluffy.

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. Add Nana Flakes to water and mix until smooth, mix in banana extract. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the shortening and sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy, then blend in Nana Flakes.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture will look curdled.
5. At low speed, blend in the flour mixture, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chips and nuts.
6. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, about 12 minutes, then remove to racks to cool.

Store in a cookie jar for up to 1 week. Yield: ~ 6 dozen cookies

Prior to last night I was under the impression that this condition only effected those with long term or poorly managed diabetes, now I know better. 3 support groups were identified for those with this condition are:

1. Association of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Inc. www.agmd-gimotility.org,

2. Gastroparesis and Dysmotilities Association, www.gpda.net,

3. International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, www.iffgd.org.

If you have information on types of diets used to manage this condition or comments about this condition - please add to this discussion. Especially if you have information on how to handle insulin does for those affected.

How to add SoyPro protein isolate to your diet:

1. Stir 1 TBSP of SoyPro into Oatmeal or hot cereal of your choice

2. Add 1-2 TBSP of SoyPro to your favorite fruit Smoothie

3. Add 1-2 TBSP of SoyPro to your favorite tomato, vegetable or minestrone soup

4. Add 1 TBSP to your coffee, hot coco or tea

5. Add SoyPro protein powder to bread crumbs when coating chicken, fish or mixing into ground beef dishes.

6. Make fresh soy milk by adding 2 TBSP of SoyPro to 6 – 8 oz of water, 1.5 tsp of vanilla extract and sweetener of your choice. Some use honey others keep calories low by using a sugar substitute.

It’s easy – so go ahead and enjoy. You can read more about SoyPro soy protein powder at SoyProPowder.com.

We now know that Soy protein, derived from soy beans, is a complete protein that ranks right up there with the best in the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS). That is 100% of the Soy protein taken in is absorb and can be used by the body. Soy protein isolates are cholesterol and lactose free!

SoyPro is a fortified soy protein isolate. So not only does it provide all of those essential amino acids but also enough calcium per serving that you would think you were drinking a glass of milk. SoyPro protein isolate is approved for those who are lactose intolerant, and can be used as a meat substitute.

Much more than just an ingredient for a protein shake, Soy protein as found in SoyPro as well as our Soy Flour can substitute for some of the flour in your recipes when cooking and baking, producing high protein foods that are extremely low in fat, a bodybuilder’s and vegetarian’s dream come true!

It is important because we are great “recycling machines,” in that the cholesterol normally found in our bodies and the cholesterol that we eat is 98% recycled. So, any food that helps cholesterol be “taken out” with the waste (the stool) will be one that helps to reduce overall cholesterol levels, thus protecting the heart from cardiovascular disease.

This is why all of ND Labs’ fiber products contain soluble dietary fiber. Therefore, if the main concern is cholesterol levels and how to reduce them without medications or minimal medications then the top 3 products of choice are our “Clear 2 Go” – 100% soluble fiber, “CVF” – 66% Soluble fiber and “Liquid Fiber Flow” – 100% soluble fiber blended with natural sorbitol.

How much is recommended to use? I like to think of splitting our daily need, 25 – 35 grams of dietary fiber, in to thirds. That is 10 grams of dietary fiber per meal, easy to remember and easy to do. ND Labs fibers provide 7 grams of fiber per tablespoon; 3 times a day is 21 grams of dietary fiber. This leaves only 3 grams up to your food choices, 1 fruit, a small salad or even a glass of tomato juice will do.

It is so easy – I am not sure why you are waiting – take charge and add soluble dietary fiber to your diet today!

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.