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…
What Exactly is Tofu Anyway?
Bland. White. Gelatinous. Tofu is gross, right? No, not really. It’s actually extremely delicious and versatile if you know what you’re doing with it. In my work as a health coach and cooking teacher, I’ve come across a few people with tofuphobia. I think it comes from not knowing exactly what it is. Tofu is…
35+ Vegan Brunch Recipes
I love all meals, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be be brunch. I just love vegan brunch food – I love scrambles, waffles, omelets, and hash browns. Brunch is usually reserved for weekends and holidays, because no one really has time to make big meals that early on a weekday.
20+ Veggie Burgers for Labor Day
No one will miss the meat with these veggie burgers! These vegan burgers are perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day—or any day really! Labor Day Can you believe Labor Day is just a few days away? It’s the unofficial end of summer, and I’m actually kind of happy about it. I know…
6 Ways to Make Avocado Toast
I’m not quite sure how it happened, but avocado toast has become quite the culinary trend. And we’re not talking guacamole on bread here. Morning toast has become a form of self-expression, and it’s being loaded down with all manner of fruits, veggies, and condiments. Just do a search for #avocadotoast on Instagram, and you’ll…
35 Vegan Recipes for Summertime Cookouts, Picnics, and Potlucks
I’m going to have to admit that summer isn’t my favorite season. I get hot and sweaty very easily, which makes me cranky and uncomfortable. What I do like about the season, though, is the food! I love having potlucks and cookouts in my backyard, and I also love to go on picnics. Sometimes Dennis and…
10 Reasons To Eat More Mushrooms (with Vegan Recipes!)
When I was young, I didn’t think I liked mushrooms. It’s possible that the reason behind it was that my mom didn’t like them, and by default, I didn’t either. Or it could be because when she did buy them for my dad, they were canned. And canned anything taste awful. When I went vegetarian…
12 Vegan Recipes for Easter Brunch
I recently polled my Facebook friends to find out what people traditionally eat for Easter brunch. I was genuinely unsure, as my family always either went out to eat or we went to someone’s house and ate the same types of foods we had on Christmas and Thanksgiving. These days, I celebrate with a springtime…
9 Vegan Pie Recipes for Pi Day
Happy Pi Day! For those non-nerds reading this, Pi Day is March 14, which is also known as 3.14. March 14… 3.14… pi… get it? These vegan pie recipes will help you celebrate the holiday deliciously. In the past, I’ve celebrated Pi Day with pie-themed potlucks. People have made pizza pies, various savory tarts, vegan variations on…