Aquafaba, commonly made from chickpea water, can be whipped into a stiff foam for an excellent vegan replacement for egg whites. Kelly Jo Smart/NPR hide caption

Aquafaba, commonly made from chickpea water, can be whipped into a stiff foam for an excellent vegan replacement for egg whites.

Beans, beans, the magical fruit

Healthy, tasty

And useful, to boot!

Save that canned water,

And whip it to foam

It's an egg-white replacement

Made right at home!

OK, so it's not the playground rhyme you grew up with. But with the avid following that canned bean water more appetizingly known as "aquafaba" has gained in just a few short years, maybe it's time that rhyme got rewritten.

Aquafaba is commonly made from chickpea water, though some people have used soy or neutral-tasting beans like cannellini as a base. Whipped into a stiff foam, it's an excellent replacement for egg whites and a cause for rejoicing among vegans.

The name aquafaba (loosely, a combination of the Latin words aqua, for water, and faba, for beans) comes courtesy of Goose Wohlt, a software engineer and vegan who stumbled across the magic ingredient in 2015, while looking for a way to make egg-free meringues for his mother's Seder. To crowdsource the process, Wohlt started working with a vegan Facebook group. Today, that group has more than 68,000 members, who post recipes and photos of dishes made with aquafaba, and the occasional "What am I doing wrong?" question.

After two years of rallying from the vegan community and others experimenting with "eggless" egg whites, these DIY recipes are now getting codified into cookbooks devoted solely to the pulse miracle that is aquafaba. In October 2016, vegan cookbook author and blogger Zsu Dever released the first of these books: Aquafaba. This month, vegan blogger Rebecca Coleman's Aquafabulous will also become available.

"The fact that we can take this liquid from beans and make it into a whole slew of delectable dishes is just incredible," Dever told NPR.

Egg whites are a culinary workhorse that omnivores frequently take for granted. Without them there are no foam-topped cocktails, no meringues, no mousses, macarons, or angel food cakes just to name a few. So the discovery of aquafaba has been like "an explosion in the vegan community," Dever writes.

Egg whites are a culinary workhorse that omnivores frequently take for granted. It took a lot of trial and error to figure out how to use aquafaba as an egg-free substitute in dishes from meringue to brioche breads and more, says vegan blogger and cookbook author Zsu Dever. Courtesy of Aquafaba/Zsu Dever hide caption

Egg whites are a culinary workhorse that omnivores frequently take for granted. It took a lot of trial and error to figure out how to use aquafaba as an egg-free substitute in dishes from meringue to brioche breads and more, says vegan blogger and cookbook author Zsu Dever.

In Aquafaba, Dever puts the not-so-secret ingredient through its paces, providing a variety of sweet and savory recipes, including vegan butter, cream cheese, doughnuts, challah and brioche breads and more.

Testing these recipes using aquafaba was no small task. Dever says there was a lot of experimentation: In total, she used 100 pounds of sugar and 150 pounds of chickpeas to test all of the recipes in her book.

"This wasn't something where [the recipes] just needed to taste good and look good," Dever says. "They needed to actually work and not just in my kitchen."

While making meringue, Dever discovered, aquafaba would refuse to whip if there was any oil in the bowl. If the mix was too diluted, Dever says, the meringue would deflate.

Coleman's Aquafabulous cookbook puts the ingredient to use in vegan coconut bacon, scrambled "eggs," vegan burgers, hummus and other dips. (Coleman says aquafaba makes them "even creamier.")

But what is it about bean water that makes it such a multifaceted addition to the kitchen?

Though Wohlt crowdfunded some nutritional information on aquafaba, his website devoted to the ingredient is clear about the fact that there's still very little understanding of its chemistry. "Aquafaba is unique among egg replacers in that it captures some but not all of the characteristics of both egg white and yolk," he writes. "It can be used as a thickener, binder, emulsifier, foaming agent, and more."

Likely because aquafaba is still very much a grassroots product (I have yet to see jars of aquafaba sans beans sold in grocery stores, though surely it's only a matter of time), there's been little reason for companies to analyze how it works.

Marshmellows made from aquafaba Courtesy of Aquafaba/Zsu Dever hide caption

Marshmellows made from aquafaba

So far, only Sir Kensington's condiments appears to have made a big brand commercial food from aquafaba: a bean-water mayonnaise called Fabanaise that went to market in early 2016. Chefs have been quicker to experiment with aquafaba. Dan Barber's Blue Hill restaurant in New York City used chickpea water in its 2015 wastED popup, which made dishes out of ingredients that usually go to waste. Bartenders have put a vegan spin on foamy cocktails like gin fizzes or pisco sours by substituting aquafaba for egg whites.

In other words, beans are growing up. Rather than being the butt of flatulence jokes, bean water is written about almost reverently on cooking blogs. For vegan cooks, its existence is nothing less than a miracle. Even lexicographers love the rebranding of leftover bean water. In recent months, "aquafaba" has been added to the Oxford Dictionaries database.

"As language nerds we were quite pleased by that because it is a compound of Latin words and sounds very nice," Angus Stevenson, Oxford Dictionaries' head of content development, told The Guardian.

Tove Danovich is a writer based in Portland, Ore.

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The Spring Semester is coming to a close, and for Monarchs this means studying for finals, preparing for graduation and completing homework assignments.

The end of the semester can feel overwhelming with all the work that needs to be finished up. Those who are graduating are preparing for the next phase in life and searching for employment or an internship over the summer, while other students are just preparing for the next semester. The Student Activities Council provided Monarchs with an opportunity to relax and de-stress by hosting Rest. Relax. Recuperate. held April 13 in the North Caf of Webb Center.

Students were able to create tie-dye T-shirts, oil rollers, sugar scrubs and sand art, while releasing tension using massage chairs. Hourly yoga sessions were also held from 7 to 9 p.m. Relaxing music was played throughout the event to set the mood and create an air of tranquility. Healthy foods were also provided, including bean dip and tortilla chips, fruit and juice.

The event improves mood, releases headaches, anxiety and offers stress relief. Being able to get the jitters away before exams because were all stressed out, SACs Special Events Director Latesia McDaniels said.

McDaniels said that there could be similar events on campus in the future.

Entertainment Avenue of Maryland and Lighting Events were outside affiliates brought to campus to lead the various activities. One of the most popular activities at the event was the spa area where students could create jars of sugar scrubs and oil rollers.

Oil rollers are similar to perfume rollers, except that essential oils are used. There are positive psychological impacts which have found that may assist with recall information. These items are portable and may help during exams, Lighting Events Tamara Gaspar said.

Many noticed that more female students attended the event compared to their male counterparts. One of the few male students to attend the event was third-year Ph.D student, Sandeep Dumbali.

I was working in my lab and my girlfriend dragged me, but its nice. It is something new for me. I feel its very relaxing. Its frustrating when youre at work and I get tired. Its a mind changer, Dumbali said.

Although his girlfriend encouraged him to attend, Dumbali enjoyed the event and expressed that he was glad that he attended. The event offered a change of scenery, a break in the usual schedule and offered an opportunity for students torecoup from the semester before finals.

The relaxed environment allowed students to take a moment out their hectic studying schedules to socialize, relax and recoup.

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Babcock Ranch, the new town being built by Kitson & Partners in Charlotte County, is inviting everyone to a twice a week free live music performances at the band shell at Founders Square.(Photo: Picasa)

BABCOCK RANCH Babcock Ranch, the solar powered town being built by Kitson & Partners in Charlotte County off State Road 31 north of the Lee County Civic Center, is inviting the public to enjoy twice a week free live music performances at the band shell at Founders Square, the 13-acre lakefront green in the heart of the new towns downtown district. Everyone is welcome.Tuesday Night Live every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the Saturday Concert Series every Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. offers a mix of performers and musical styles in a setting that is ideal for family members and friends of all ages to enjoy time together.

In addition to the band shell, Founders Square features a boardwalk on the banks of Lake Babcock, a childrens splash pad, picnic tables, and shady areas for relaxing. Menu and beverage specials will be available at the lakefront Table & Tap restaurant on the western edge of Founders Square.With its indoor and outdoor dining, beer garden, relaxed outdoor conversation areas set around fire pits, a selection of craft beers, a farm to table menu by Chef David Rashty, and friendly service, Table & Tap has quickly become a preferred destination since opening at the end of February.An80-year old oak tree transplanted from the Babcock property provides a backdrop for the restaurants beer garden.

This coming Tuesday, April 25, soloist Harry Havery will enliven the evening with acoustic renditions of classic hits, rock, and country selections.Paul Allodi will showcase his extensive repertoire of multi-genre tunes on May 2.Singer/songwriter Mac Martin will perform his extensive list of folk and Americana tunes on May 9 and will be followed by a performance by the Mystic River band offering their unique brand of Texas red dirt country on May 16. With no performance scheduled for May 30 due to the Memorial Day holiday, Harry Havery will return with his acoustic sound to close out the month on May 23.

On Saturday, April 29, the seven member J3 Vocal Band will energize Founders Square with a familiar selection of classic hits.Mark your calendars for the classic sound of David C. Johnsons solo renditions of Motown, blues, and funk hits that will be featured on May 6 and May 27.Harry Havery will perform his acoustic classic hits, rock, and country selections on May 11.The performer for Saturday, May 20 will be announced soon.Visit babcockranch.com for performance updates.

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When I was a kid, I wanted to be ... I don't know that I had any one career in my mind. I went through several phases from wanting to be a teacher, a nurse, an astronaut and a zookeeper among other things.

What would you rather be doing right now? I'd rather be somewhere on a beach with my family, relaxing and reading a book.

Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone that ... I'm a rather shy person. I really don't like talking in front of large groups of people. I'd rather listen.

Other than your wedding day and/or the birth of your children, what was your proudest moment? I'm always proud when I see my loved ones succeed.

It really stinks when ... people do something mean. I don't like to see people get their feelings hurt or bullied. Another pet peeve is when people tell you they will do something and then don't follow through.

What word in the dictionary would your face be next to? I don't know that I'm the right one to ask this, but here goes. I try to live by the Golden Rule and treat others as you would like to be treated. So I do try for kindness.

I always laugh when ... I hear my kids laugh. It's contagious.

Invite any three people, living or dead, to dinner. Who are they? I would invite Abraham Lincoln to dinner. I've always been interested in his life, and I would love to hear the story of his life from him. I would also invite one of our founding forefathers. I would love to hear the thoughts and goals they had for the country when they founded it and to hear what their thoughts are on how things are in this day and age. I guess a third person would be Marilyn Monroe. I don't know why, but she fascinates me. I would love to hear the secrets she has to tell.

At the end of a really long day at work, I like to ... listen to good music and zone out on the way home. Then when I get home, kick my shoes off and relax for a few minutes.

I would drop all my plans tonight if I had the chance to ... go to a white, sandy beach.

If someone gave me a million dollars, there is STILL no way I would ... leave my family and friends behind and forget about them.

America should be more concerned about ... There are so many things that are great about our country, but there are also things we need to be concerned about. We really need to make sure we are taking care of our elderly and our children. The elderly made this country what it is, and the children are our future and will make this country what it will be. It seems like the first programs that are cut are always the ones that affect the elderly and the children.

We also need to take better care of things in our own country rather than worrying so much about fixing others. For instance, we always want to help people who are hungry in other countries (who doesn't want to help someone in that situation?), but what about the people/children in our own country who are starving and homeless?

I'm OK if there's ever a national shortage of ... blankets and sheets. Of course, my husband will say it's clothes and shoes.

When I'm on the internet, I always go to ... I don't really get on the internet a lot.

What is the most useful piece of advice you have ever received? I don't know who told me this, but I think the best advice is to do unto others as you'd like done unto you. Always try to treat others how you want to be treated.

When I'm cruising down the road, I'm likely listening to ... It depends on my mood. Sometimes it's pop, sometimes country. Occasionally I relax to soft classical music and sometimes classic rock.

I always get sentimental when ... Babies and baby animals always bring out my softer side. I also get sentimental at times when some of our residents reminisce with me about their lives.

The older I get, the more I realize ... you never know from day to day what life will bring you. You just have to roll with the punches, do the best you can and enjoy as much as you can.

If I had one "do-over," I would ... go further with my education right after high school.

My favorite item of clothing is ... I don't really have a favorite item of clothing.

If I've learned anything at all ... it's you are never done learning. I continue to learn new things almost every day.

Cindy Gilbert, 44, is the admissions director at Good Samaritan Home and has worked for Good Sam for 26 years. She grew up in Quincy and the surrounding area. She married her high school sweetheart, Geoff, and they have two children, Nate and Natalie.

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Nearly a year ago, I received a phone call in my office from Sean Muldoon, chief ingredient officer for Papa Johns Pizza. Sean explained to me that Papa Johns was interested in sourcing organic vegetables for its world-famous pizza.

The conversation continued and evolved through several meetings between my team, the Papa Johns staff, and even Papa John himself (John Schnatter, the founder, chairman and CEO of Papa Johns Pizza).

Through the partnership, Papa Johns is launching a pilot program for its Lexington, Kentucky, market, using organic vegetables sourced from Green Bean Delivery for pizza toppings. Those organic vegetables include Roma tomatoes, green peppers, yellow onions and mushrooms. While most people might think the sloganBetter ingredients. Better pizza.is no more than marketing fluff, Papa Johns stands true to its promise and continues on its quest for a clean label.

I could see Papa Johns commitment toward this goal the second I entered its corporate research and development center.

The pizza familys test kitchen demonstrates a timeline of events for how its better ingredients have evolved over the years to now include antibiotic-free chicken for pizza toppings and poppers, cage-free eggs and menu ingredients without MSG, high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors and synthetic colors.

This is a bold and significant move, as food-service businesses have largely ignored the organic and all-natural marketplace, despite the industrys continued growth and demand from consumers. Many buyers are tricked into thinking convenient food cant possibly be grown using sustainable methods, and furthermore, that the sustainable-food industry cant support the weight of everyday American diets.

However, leaders in the food-service industry, such as Papa Johns, are starting to change the trend of conventional convenience, and their competition is paying attention.This same phenomenon has been present in grocery stores for nearly two decades, and it has proven there is real opportunity in tried-and-true growth in healthy, all-natural and organic food.

The worlds largest food companies have been forced to reinvent the very brands and product ingredients that drove their profitability for decades because of consumer demand for cleaner foods. Grocery stores have also changed. They are now stocking their shelves with all-natural and organic products. This natural progression is starting to take place in the food-service industry, and its only going to continue to grow.

For all of you who have worked so hard to create this positive change in our food system, I commend you. Farmers, farm-to-table chefs and food entrepreneurs have created brands of integrity that have helped cultivate change and put hope back into our food system.

The organic and all-natural food industry has grown year after year and is showing no signs of slowing down. One thing is certain: The consumer will create the demand, and the farmers and food companies will fill the supply. Choose wisely, even when eating conveniently. Your food dollar matters.

__________

Ewer is CEO of Green Bean Delivery.

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The Big A: Experts from the University of Texas suggest feeding young children Organic foods whenever possible to limit their exposure to pesticides.

Adults should make their primary goal to eat healthy in general.

Add Organic foods as the food budget allows. Some Organic fruits and vegetables are only a bit more expensive than non-Organic varieties, so focus on them.

Patronize your local Farmers Market, often Organic fruits and vegetables are less expensive there and direct Farm to Table!

Look for foods on which Organic has the most impact.

Generally, produce that you peel before eating will have less pesticide residue so it makes more sense to spend money on organic cherries than on organic bananas, Yes?

Limiting exposure to pesticides is Key, add taste to the idea of putting fewer chemicals in the soil, that may influence you to go Organic and eat Real Food, eat it raw when ever possible.

Good health is a personal decision.

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Programs for beginners to meditation and Shambhala as well as seasoned meditation practitioners.

Wednesdays(WESTSIDE Center/Mar Vista).Topics by week(look for Westside: TALK)

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Listen to a dharma talk by Shambhala teachers. Free meditation instruction for those who wish. This evening gathering is open to all, for beginners to meditation and Shambhala teachings as well asseasoned meditators in other meditation traditions. Join us! Learn more

Freemeditation group sittingand meditation instruction available for those who wish. No reservations nor prior experience necessary to attend. Welcome!View Open SittingSchedule and Meditation Group Locations

All Day Meditation Retreat,third Sunday of every monthat Westside Center;(9am 5pm).Childcare offered to families with children. Learn more

Second Tuesdays(7:30-9pm) &Last Saturdays (6:30-8pm) at theEagle Rock Center.We welcome meditators of color to practice together in an open and supportive community.We seek to voice and explorethe personalchallenges that people of color face in a safe space.On the cushion, we foster a deep friendship with ourselves and our fellow practitioners. Off the cushion we seek to meet the world with a greater confidence in our basic sanity. Learn more

Mondays atWestside Center&Fridaysat Eagle Rock Center;(7.30pm 9pm):A group for anyone in their 20s and 30s who is interested in learning and experiencing the benefits of meditation and socializing other like-minded individuals.Learn more

Mondays, 7 pm (Eagle Rock)

Tuesdays7:30 pm (Westside)

Yoga is so much more than just about the physical; it is a tool to unite body and mind with our true nature andwillprepare us to sit more comfortably in our meditation practice. Join us weekly at our two Los Angeles centers for weekly Yoga. Open to all. Learn more

Wednesdays at Eagle Rock Center (7:30 pm to 9 pm)

Ameditation and sharing support group with the purpose of bringing together the practice of meditation, the Shambhala and Buddhist teachings, and the Twelve Steps of Recovery with the goal of integrating the basic sanity of the Dharma and the basic goodness of meditation with our commitment to abstinence. We welcome all those who wish to share in these common interests. Learn more

The Healing Circle: First Saturday of the month (10:30am 1:30pm), Eagle Rock Center

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Sixth-graders in Penny Seiferts class are used to solving problems, but this 90-minute class is a little unique.

Throughout the week, students will spend a few minutes meditating.

"People really love it, like they enjoy it, 6th-grader Mason Opitz said. Every time she says we're doing it, I'm like yes!"

This is the first year Turner teachers are doing trauma training.

What trauma training is is it allows staff to have a new outlook on how they interact with students and how they approach students. A lot of our students go through what I would never have experienced and cannot relate to, Seifert said.

She said meditation was mentioned to her from the school counselor as a way for students to deal with trauma.

She said it'd be a great way to do Mindful Minutes, where we just take 10 to 15 minutes out of the day and just relax and let the kids just kind of turn their brains off, she said.

For this new initiative called Mindful Minutes, Seifert uses the fitness app called Aaptiv.

I use Aaptiv in my own life; I use it for running, she said. I tweeted it out, and said hey I'm using Aaptiv for this and within hours, they called me and said we want to know more, we want to know what you're doing.

Aaptiv gave complimentary memberships to the school, providing all the teachers a chance to bring meditation into their classrooms.

Thats what we are aiming to do, is really serve as a greater support in anyone's general wellness, Aaptiv Marketing and Communications Director Clara Artschwagersaid. I think what Penny did and how she introduced it to the students to serve as an amazing example of that and that's what inspired us really to extend the complimentary memberships to the school because we hope it carries just that much value to them too.

Students listened to words of affirmation as they meditated.

It makes you feel good about yourself and about others, 6th-grader Phoebe Ramirez said. Some people just think that they're not loved, some think that they're not cared about and they really are.

This is the first year Turner has used the app. Seifert said she plans on implementing this for years to come.

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Today, there is a greater need than ever to understand the importance of physical fitness in life, thanks to the sedentary lifestyle most of us have had to adopt due to professional reasons. Staying active and keeping your body functioning at a healthy level are of the essence.

Hitting a gym is always an option. But not everyone is comfortable with the intimidating aura of a gymnasium hall crammed with weight training and cardio machines. If you are that type, the good news is that there are machine-free gyms now operating across Delhi and NCR. The idea is to find alternatives to the old indoor excercise template and pay extra attention to free-hand workout.

Virendra Raj Singh never thought that he would come up with something like this until he set about bringing a change in this machine dominated industry. A model by profession and a certified trainer from the American Council on Exercise, Singh always focused on the natural way of attaining ones dream physique. When I was training myself, I realised that most of the gyms focused on marketing, commercialisation and membership selling, and hardly paid attention to the fitness regime. Their entire mission was to make quick money even if they have to compromise on their clients health. Also, when I was working as a trainer, I did not have the freedom to work and was to abide by certain rules and regulations of the place. I wanted to introduce manual training as I am against unnecessary use of machines. So, I was considered rebellious as I was against the management. People have forgotten that the famous Dara Singh trained himself naturally when there were no machines. Natural training is the best training, says Singh.

He opened his gym, called Strength Box, in Model Town in North Delhi in November 2016, aiming to introduce new concepts and ideas when it comes to physical fitness. Initially for the trainer, it was a challenge to attract new clients without flashy equipment and heavy machines in place. It worked in our favour as we are doing something very exclusive and more effective than machine workout. And therefore, people wanted to give it a try at least. Here, you are using your body as your own machine, exercising in a right way. It is the most natural way to lose weight and gain muscles. We use only those machines which are very, very essential to use in any workout. We dont do major workouts on machines. I train people through bodyweight and free weight workouts, says Singh.

Explaining the basics of bodyweight training and free weight workouts, Singh says, Free weight means when you use weights in your hands, shoulders to do an exercise. These weights are not assisted by machines. Bodyweight means when you are not working with any external weight but using your own body weight to work out. Machines are not compulsory.

Another fitness studio, called MADFIT Personal Training & Group Workout Studio, in Delhis Chattarpur Extension, is working on the same principle as Singhs Strength Box. Manish Ruhail, the owner of this studio says, Even though I understand the importance of equipment and why they are necessary for a lot of exercises, I opted for a machine-free fitness centre because machines bind us. Not only do they take a lot of space, they also restrict the number of exercises one can do on specific equipment. On the other hand, freestyle equipment take less space and allow us to move freely.

But for Ruhail, the challenges were of another order.The difficulty was to educate people as not many understand the meaning of functional training and know how it can help in achieving your fitness goals. The basic difference between bodyweight training and weight training is how one provides resistance to his muscles.In weight training, one increases the resistance simply by increasing the weights we put into use. However, in calisthenics (bodyweight training), we manipulate our own movements using the principles of angular training by using our own bodyweight. Use of minimal equipment or maybe even none is recommended most of the time, says Ruhail.

Similar ideas are espoused byAnand Nagaich, of Go Fitness Academy, Janakpuri. Nagaich, who is the master trainer and educator here, says, We wanted to give something which was absolutely different for people who are actively involved in the fitness circuit. We completely respect conventional gyms and weight training, but bodyweight training is something we believe can train people to become more functional and better prepared for day-to-day challenges in life. We need to agree upon one thing, that maximum movements we do during our active period of the day are done using our bodyweightitself and the rest of them are easily managed because you are still lifting/pushing or pulling significant amount of weight in bodyweight training.

Today, there are only a handful of such gyms in the national capital, but the demand for them is on the rise. We do think that that lots of people are still unaware of the benefits and effectiveness of calisthenics (or bodyweight training), and so yes, the circuit is still a bit bent towards weight training. Nevertheless the shift is happening now and people are opening up to the new regimes as well, says Nagaich.

In contrast to traditional gyms that dont provide a variety of exercise options and offer monotonous workouts, these machine-free gyms regularly endorse Tabata training whichis a high-intensity interval training workout, featuringexercisesthat last for four minutes pikes, planks, high lunges, high knees, push-ups and many which could be an entertaining and effective means to losing weight.

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