New Recipes to Explore the Delights of Aquafaba

New Recipes to Explore the Delights of Aquafaba
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Do you know about aquafaba? You should. It is a versatile vegan substitute for eggs and egg whites. Since Dr. Fuhrman advises to keep animal products to a minimum, it is nice to make use of this replacement.

Aquafaba (Latin for water bean) is the meringue-like substance you get when you whip the thick liquid that comes in cans of beans or from cooking dried beans in water. Yes, the stuff that you usually discard when making fresh beans or rinse away when you open a can of beans is actually useful.

Linda Popescu
Linda Popescu
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Linda Popescu, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian with graduate degrees in Nutrition from New York University and in Food Science from Rutgers University. She works with Dr. Fuhrman on developing great-tasting Nutritarian recipes and healthful menus that put his nutrient dense, plant-rich eating style into action.
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