There are so many health benefits of cauliflower that this versatile vegetable is a must-have in your vegan diet. Cauliflower’s nutrition profile is really impressive. It’s high in vitamins and minerals and yet low in calories. It is also loaded with fiber and disease-fighting compounds. And it’s so versatile that it can be used in…
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10 Health Benefits of Potatoes (with Recipes!)
Are potatoes healthy? Of course, they are! Since they are a vegetable, they’re loaded with vitamins and minerals, and there are many health benefits of potatoes. They’re also incredibly versatile and there are many ways to cook with them. I’ve included some of my favorite vegan recipes. With the rising popularity of keto and paleo…
10 Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts (with Vegan Recipes!)
Love them or hate them, there are many health benefits of Brussels sprouts. They’re packed with nutrients that are known to prevent and reverse many conditions. Brussels Sprouts a very versatile ingredient, too. They can roasted, pan seared, added to salads, stir-fried, or even used as a pizza topping! Brussels Sprouts Love Every food blogger…
The Health Benefits of Eating Raw Vegan for Rawgust (with Recipes!)
August is here, and with it comes scorching heat and stifling humidity. The last thing I want to do is cook, so I tend to turn to raw vegan foods during the month. I’m not the only one, as some have dubbed the month Rawgust. The idea of eating raw foods might sound a little…
Setting Goals for the New Year
Two friends are chatting about their diets. The first one says, “I want to be healthy and feel great.” The second one says, “I intend to be healthy and feel great.” Which one do you think is going to get healthy and feel great? Yep – the one who intends it. Wanting is simply wishing you can…
Ring in the New Year with Black-Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas According to Southern folklore, black-eyed peas should be the first food eaten on New Year’s Day for luck and prosperity in the year ahead. The practice is believed to date back to the Civil War. General Sherman’s troops stripped areas of the south of all stored food, crops and livestock, but they…
Top 10 Refrigerator Vegan Essentials
Keep your refrigerator stocked with my top 10 vegan essentials and mealtime will be a breeze! A few weeks ago, I posted a list of my top 10 pantry vegan essentials. The list was full of items that I keep on hand pretty much all the time to make sure there’s always something in the…
Top 10 Items to Keep Stocked in Your Vegan Pantry
With both What the Health and Okja streaming on Netflix, I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they’ve switched to a plant-based diet or have decided to go vegan. Since it’s a new way of cooking, starting off can be a little difficult. Even armed with a shelf full of vegan cookbooks, mealtime…
Top 10 Reasons to Love Beans
Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat… Do to their affects on our digestive system, beans, pulses, and legumes sometimes get a bad rap, but they’re some of the most nutrient dense foods available so they’re a beneficial food to include in your diet. They’re also incredible versatile, so you can eat them…
10 Reasons to Love Apple Cider Vinegar
It seems that whenever I look up natural remedies for different ailments and conditions, apple cider vinegar is listed as a treatment. It’s often touted as a miracle cure, and I’m starting to believe that it really is. The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from the healing compounds it contains, including probiotics, enzymes, and…