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7 Vegan Foods That Support Better Sleep (and 7 That Don’t)

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Discover 7 vegan foods that help you sleep better—plus which ones to avoid—\ and enjoy plant-based supper ideas and a sleep-friendly recipe! Getting a restful night’s sleep isn’t just about avoiding screens or caffeine—what you eat for supper plays a huge role. Some plant-based foods contain nutrients that help regulate melatonin and serotonin levels, promoting relaxation and deeper sleep. Others can spike your energy or disrupt digestion, keeping you awake long past bedtime. 🥱 7 Vegan Foods That Support Improved Sleep Cherries – One of the only plant sources of natural melatonin. Tart cherries or juice before bed may help regulate sleep-wake cycles. Kiwi – Rich in serotonin-boosting compounds and antioxidants; studies link kiwi consumption with faster sleep onset. Almonds – Contain magnesium and tryptophan, nutrients linked to improved sleep quality. Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) – High in magnesium and zinc, which work with tryptophan to support melatonin production. Tofu – A good sou...
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Warm German Potato Salad

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Warm German Potato Salad My husband's mother was German from Silesia.  His favourite food in the world is German Potato Salad. The recipe here is a contribution from the Alberni Veg Supper Club's recipe collection for May 23, 2019 (see more details under the recipe).  We made it up last night for supper and it was a big hit.  I have to report that we ate it AS supper, so that should justify our eating about 8 of the 12 servings? This is a vegan version of the traditional German Potato Salad.  Instead of 'real' bacon bits, the recipe calls for Tempeh (a vegan product that is a mix of both soy and wheat proteins).  We think that Ed's mom fried up the onions in butter, but this recipe uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (EVOO)  We cheated a bit on the Tempeh crumbles (a recipe included here) when we came across Smoky Tempeh in the organic cooler at our local Walmart.  You might find it there as well (yes, shocking I know!)  I used ...
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Spiced Coconut Sweet Potatoes - Filipino

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The Alberni Vegetarian Supper Club - see page bottom for more information! The following wonderful VEGAN  Filipino Favourites -- recipes like these yummy veggie Spiced Coconut Sweet Potatoes were served in September 2019.   RECIPE FOR  SPICED COCONUT SWEET POTATOES INGREDIENTS: 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large chillies, finely chopped 1 tsp. each: ground  turmeric, freshly grated ginger,  salt and  black pepper to taste 1 T. each: soy sauce, lemon juice 1 cup/240ml/8 fl.oz. coconut milk 1 1/2 cups/360ml/12 fl.oz water 450g/1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced or cubed Farmer with a potato .   METHOD: Place all ingredients, except potatoes, in a  large saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring, then reduce  heat and  simmer for 5 minutes Add the sweet potato, mix well, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Serve hot. A Coconut-Sweet Potato + Kidney Bean-Quinoa Bowl Bot...
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Apple Pudding Cake: Apfel-Puddingkuche

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If you are looking for a yummy German dessert that is pretty easy to make, this Apple Pudding Cake should take the cake (hahaha).  Some of the really delicious German desserts require the 'from scratch' use of baker's yeast, and for many of us who grew up in the Time of the Instant Cake Mix, we would likely do a pass on that.  Most German desserts are heavy on cream, butter and eggs, and some are not so "vegan-izable"-- or if they are, they are not really that tasty.  But this lovely comforting apple pudding cake is easy to make and doesn't require any ingredients that upset vegans. This recipe for Apfel-Puddingkuchen is part of the collection for the "Ve Eat" German Favourite Recipes for the May 23, 2019 Alberni Supper Club meeting.   You can find out more about the Supper Club and the other recipes at the bottom of the recipe below. INGREDIENTS: 4 Apples, peeled and sliced 1 Cup Brown Sugar (I used Coconut Sugar which has a mild carame...
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Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel

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Portobello mushrooms are a transitioning vegan's dream-come-true.  The cap is often big enough to serve as a burger by itself and can be grilled up and served as such. I know that you are salivating just looking at the fried up "schnitzel" above-- this is German vegan yum yum. This particular recipe could also be air-fried although the directions are for pan-frying. I have included instructions for air frying at the end of the other instructions. This was part of the recipe selection from the  Alberni Supper Club's Thursday May 23rd, 1919 Supper Club-- called "Ve Eat"-- German Favourites.  For access other recipes like this, see below. Here is the recipe: Ingredients:  1 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1   T.          Corn Starch 1  tsp. each Salt, Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp.       Cayenne Pepper 1   T.           Hot Sauce 12 oz.        Seltzer Water...
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Veggie & Tofu Wontons

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Veggie and Tofu Wontons INGREDIENTS: 100g mashed firm tofu ½ cup celery, chopped finely 1 Pak Choi leaf, finely sliced or 1 or 2 cabbage leaves, finely diced Small white onion, diced finely 2 tsp. carrots grated 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. grated ginger 1/2 package (25) wonton wrappers, or as needed Water Wash - 2 tsp. of water + ¼ tsp. cornstarch Pinch of pepper 1 tsp. each: honey, sesame oil 2 Tbsp. oil for pan fry but leave wontons in flat triangles, or 3 to 4 cups oil for deep-frying, as needed INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEGGIE & TOFU WONTONS In  a sauté pan, heat 2 tsp. oil and sauté celery, carrots, onion, pak choy, ginger When tender, season with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt and pepper. Add mashed tofu into vegetables, mix well then let cool Heat the oil for deep-frying while you are wrapping the wontons. To fill the wontons, lay a wrapper in front of you so that it forms a diamond shape. With your finger place s...
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