Eat the rainbow! When you eat a wide variety of colorful vegetables and fruit, you’ll also be supplying your body with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Eat the Rainbow! We all know that a healthy diet is one rich in fruits and vegetables. Not only are they high in vitamins and minerals,…
Health and Nutrition
10 Health Benefits of Whole Grains
There are many health benefits of whole grains, from increased energy to brain health. In addition to being nutritious, they’re delicious and versatile, too. Here are just 10 of the many reasons to include whole grains in your diet, along with some of my favorite vegan recipes. Whole Grains With people following the keto and Paleo…
Top 10 Reasons to Love Beans
Beans are among the most nutrient dense foods available so they’re a beneficial food to include in your diet. They’re also incredibly versatile. Here you’ll find some of the top health benefits of beans along with my favorite vegan recipes. Reasons to Love Beans Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat… Do to…
What is Seitan? (With Vegan Recipes!)
What is seitan? Despite how the name sounds, seitan isn’t food of choice for satanic vegans. Sometimes called wheat meat, it’s actually a versatile meatless food made from wheat gluten. Here I’ll give you the low down on this protein rich, plant-based staple, along with some of my favorite vegan recipes. What is Seitan? As a…
What is Tempeh (With Vegan Recipes!)
Tempeh is a fermented, protein-packed, plant-based food made from whole soy beans. It’s very versatile and can be used in everything from salad and sandwiches to tacos and stir-fries. I’ve included some of my favorite vegan recipes, too! What is Temeph? When people hear the word “soy,” they often think of tofu, edamame or even…
10 Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Diet Right Now
Spring is the season of produce! There are so many delicious spring vegetables that are in season right now. Fresh asparagus, artichokes, radishes, garlic scapes, and so much more are popping up at farmers markets and grocery stores everywhere — it’s a vegetable lovers dream! Spring Vegetables Spring has sprung! In my neighborhood, grass is…
What is Tofu Anyway?
Bland. White. Gelatinous. What is tofu anyway? Tofu is made from soy beans, and it’s actually extremely delicious and versatile if you know what you’re doing with it. Here, I give you the low-down on this vegan staple, including the different types of tofu and how to prepare it. I’ve included some of my favorite plant-based…
10 Reasons to Eat Your Greens
Eat your greens! They’re some of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, and they have amazing health benefits! Plus, there are so many of them! It’s not just spinach and kale. Give chard, bok choy, arugula, and collard greens a try. Leafy Green Vegetables Green is my favorite color, and greens are…
Tips for Going Vegan
Tips for going vegan – from veganizing your favorites to treating yourself to a bit of chocolate. If you’ve decided to try plant based eating for Veganuary or you want to start eating more vegetables, I have your dietary transition needs covered with my top 10 tips for going vegan. Veganism has gone mainstream! I…
6 Tips for Making New Year’s Resolutions that Stick
New Year’s Resolutions can be tough to stick to if you don’t have a plan in place. Follow these these six helpful tips and you’ll be able to follow through with your resolutions this year. New Year’s Resolutions Happy New Year! A lot of people begin the New Year by making resolutions. We’ve all been…