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Gladiator Bowl | Hearty Kale and Barley Bowl | Blue Zones Loma Linda

Did you know gladiators were called “barley men” because they ate so much barley. They were mostly vegetarians! So if you think vegetables are for weaklings, think again! . This salad has a base of barley and then is topped with some Mediterranean accents to make it fully plant-based. Get creative and add what you like. Here’s some ideas!  . Hearty Barley and Kale Bowl … Continue reading Gladiator Bowl | Hearty Kale and Barley Bowl | Blue Zones Loma Linda

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Beer, Bread, and Money

The love of beer transformed our civilization…  Around 3,000 B.C.E ancient Egyptians learned to domesticate wheat and barley. And this allowed for civilization to transition from living as nomads to living a fixed lifestyle. But why did the ancient Egyptians learn to harvest these crops? The arguments around this topic center around two options: beer and bread.  Large scale breweries located next to pyramids actually … Continue reading Beer, Bread, and Money

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Banana Chocolate Whole Wheat Muffins

This recipe was inspired by the aging bananas on the kitchen counter. Summer heat makes them go real fast so this recipe saved them. I hate throwing food away. If you’re bananas start to get black, either bake with them or peel them and store them in ziploc bags in the freezer for smoothies. Frozen bananas make the creamiest smoothies without being too icy. Sometimes … Continue reading Banana Chocolate Whole Wheat Muffins

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