The Quick Guide to Vegan Eggs
When most people look for protein, they choose to focus on animals. Eggs, dairy, and meat are all high in protein. But if you’re on a plant-based diet, where are you supposed to get your protein? From vegan eggs? Well, yes! Vegan eggs are a viable option if you’re looking to eliminate chicken eggs from […]
Fruits and Vegetables: Vegan and Vegetarian Staples and Beyond
You know fresh fruits and vegetables are good for you. After all, you’ve heard it your whole life. Maybe your mother kept reminding you. Maybe you remember those dietary guidelines from health class. Or maybe it’s seeped into your consciousness after watching countless television commercials. And yet, no matter what your diet looks like, it […]
Essential Vegan Staples for Your Kitchen
No matter what your diet looks like, it’s easier to cook when your pantry is stocked with delicious, healthy options that are easy to prepare and exciting to eat. And that’s especially true if you’re trying to eat less meat — or if you’re vegan or vegetarian. In fact, there are a few vegan staples […]
Vegan and Vegetarian Staples: Legumes
Almost by default, legumes are a staple of any plant-based diet. But if you’re vegan or vegetarian, you’ve probably heard the same old question: “But how do you get your protein?” It’s easy to scoff at the obliviousness of such a question. After all, But it can also be a useful prompt to check in […]
What’s the Big Deal About Nutritional Yeast?
For those who enjoy a plant-based diet, nutritional yeast is a staple. This simple yeast is used as a condiment and as an ingredient in all types of vegan recipes. It is one of the best ways to add savory “cheesy” flavor if you have a food allergy.1 What Exactly is Nutritional Yeast? Nutritional yeast […]
Vegan and Vegetarian Staples: Nuts and Seeds
When you’re looking to satisfy a craving, eating nuts and seeds can be a hearty, healthy way to mollify your hunger. They can sometimes be high in calories. But nut consumption is an easy way to snack without throwing your body out of whack. In fact, nuts and seeds are so healthy, they top the […]
Are Protein Bars a Healthy Choice?
With so many protein bars flooding the market these days – and with rich dessert flavors, like salted caramel, peanut butter, and chocolate brownie – you’ve simply got to ask: Are protein bars good for you? It’s a sensible question. Now, protein bars can be incredibly convenient as a grab-and-go snack, or even a meal […]
A Healthy 2019: New Year, New Plant-Based Diet!
It’s something that comes up with each new year: the obligatory new year’s resolution. You might want to drop a few pounds or look for a new job, or you might have another goal in mind. Why not do something for yourself that won’t just benefit you in the short term, but in the long […]
Can You Get Enough Vitamin K on a Healthy Vegan Diet?
Vitamin K might just be one of the most important vitamins you’ve never heard of. But are you getting enough? Are you doing the right things when it comes to nutrition? Read on to learn more about why this vitamin is so critical to your health and whether or not you’re getting an ample supply […]
Top 10 Tips For New Vegans to Try
Did you ever think you’d eliminate ALL animal-based foods and products? The transition may have seemed pretty challenging a few years ago, but today it’s easier than ever for people to switch to vegan diets. Suddenly, you can find tons of plant-based restaurants, vegan ‘meat’ and dairy substitutes, and plenty of non-leather leather-like accessories. In […]