The Maya Kitchen started the year 2010 healthy with “Vegetarian Diet: Lifestyle for 2010” class last January 14, Thursday from 3 to 7 pm.

The guest lecturers Dr. Blecenda and David Varona talked about “Why be a Vegetarian,” “Completion of a Vegetarian Diet,” “Balancing a Vegetarian Menu” and “Planning the Right Choice of Food.”

The Varonas who wrote the book “Healing Wonders of Diet & Cooking Smart Cookbook” also taught easy and delicious recipes like Paco Salad and Green Salad with Soyannaise, Vegetarian Steak, Mongolian with Sesame Seeds, Fruit Blend Detox, Red Juice, Unpolished Rice and Malunggay Pancake. To check on the Malunggay Pancake recipe, click on RECIPE feature at the left side panel.