September 2024: Plant-Based Updates from Melissa
Marché aux Fleurs in Nice, Easy Vegan Zucchini Muffins, Trending Fall Recipes, Vegan Rosh Hashanah Recipes, and Digital Health Trackers
I am enjoying the cool morning air today through the open windows. Hope your back-to-school is going well - September is a wonderful time for new beginnings. Is there anything new you want to do this fall?
We went to Knoebel’s amusement park for the first time: it’s very different than the large parks we are used to: small and charming, and there’s no admission fee, you just pay by the ride. I loved the view from the Scenic Skyway: up 360 feet in minutes!
Have you been there?
Marché aux Fleurs in Nice
As promised, I will share more from our Mediterranean cruise. We had a wonderful tour of the mountaintop medieval village of Eze: checking out the perfume stores and unusual shops tucked into the base of the castle.
I picked up this adorable spice grinder with herbs de Provence. To my surprise, I was told the mix does not contain lavender! This has been tasty on potatoes and veggies.
Next, we had a walking tour of Nice. We walked through Cours Selaya and saw this lovely fresh produce: lots of peaches and dried lavender. Stands sold slices of socca, a flat chickpea flour bread. And we had wonderful pizza and pasta with vibrant pesto – this region was once part of Italy and Sardinia and is known for excellent Italian food.
Easy Vegan Zucchini Muffins
Swimming in zucchini? Try my latest recipe for a tasty, healthy homemade snack anytime:
Trending Fall Recipes
Ultimate High Protein Breakfast Burritos
Slow Cooker Apple Crisp (Gluten-Free)
Mediterranean Style Eggplant Pasta
Rosh Hashanah falls on the later side this year, starting the evening of October 2nd. Are you planning a special holiday meal? Check out this post for ideas for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts.
Every year I say I should bake a round challah more often!
Vegan Rosh Hashanah Menu Ideas
Research Update
Positive Lifestyle changes found with use of digital tools
According to a study in npj Digital Medicine, people who use digital health tools in their daily routines tend to engage in healthier behaviors, including taking 1,329 more steps per day, spending an additional 45 minutes on physical activity per week, and consuming 20% more fruits and vegetables. These changes can play a key role in managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggesting that health apps could be valuable in public health campaigns.
Melissa