I was at a party a few years ago, and after it became know that I’m vegan, the people I was chatting with starting joking about vegan food. They must have said “vegan food” 10 times collectively. I reached a point where I couldn’t take it anymore and I asked, “Do you know what vegans…
Veganism
10 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling
When I cook for myself at home, I stick to mainly fresh, whole, plant-based foods, but when I’m out in the restaurant world, I tend to splurge. How often do I come across house-made vegan cannolis? When on vacation, it can be tricky, because most meals are often eaten on in a restaurant. Staying healthy…
6 Meal Planning Tips for Busy Weekdays
As a health coach, I often see clients who lead busy lives and don’t have too much time to cook dinner when they get home in the evening. Sometimes they’re just too exhausted from the workday to prepare a big meal. Often they are ravenous when they leave work so they stop for take-out or…
Do Vegans Need to Take a Lot of Supplements?
A few years ago I was at a potluck with my MeetUp group, and a couple new to the group were telling me about their new-found veganism. I said that I’m a vegan health and lifestyle coach, and if they needed any help with this new lifestyle to let me know. The husband said, “does…
Got (Vegan) Calcium?
After I’ve explained to people that I do indeed consume plenty of protein, conversation can sometimes turn towards the topic of vegan calcium. If I’m not drinking milk or eating cheese, I’ve probably bought myself a one-way ticket to osteoporosisville, right? Wrong! The idea that calcium can only be found in dairy products is a…
Vegan Thai Noodle Salad
This cold Vegan Thai Noodle Salad is the perfect meal for a steamy hot day! It’s just been too hot to cook here in New Jersey. Even though we have air conditioning, the idea of heating up the kitchen on a hundred degree day seems ridiculous. So for meals, I’ve been preparing salads and sandwiches,…
Leek and Wild Mushroom-Stuffed Potato Skins from Peace & Parsnips by Lee Watson
I’m a little bit of a cookbook junkie, so I have a difficult time saying no when I’m asked to review a new book. This year I’m trying not to take on too many reviews, so that I can do my own thing. So when I was asked if I’d like a review copy of…
The Produce You MUST Buy Organic
When it comes to eating healthy, the emphasis goes beyond just carbs, fat, protein, and calories. It even goes beyond food groups! When you make the conscious decision to start eating healthier foods, it’s important to pay attention to what’s in your food. Did you know that the nutritional value of most our produce has decreased over…
Vegan Portobello Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Cheesesteaks have been on my mind a lot lately. With friends in Philly joining in the recent Best Vegan Cheesesteak contest, and then reading about all of the cheesesteaks Jasmin Singer ate before going vegan in her book Always Too Much and Never Enough, I’ve found myself with a hankering for a cheesy sandwich. I…
Vegan Tofu Feta
I was a complete cheese addict grown up. I started out with cellophane-wrapped American Cheese slices and jars of Cheez Whiz. I remember one long car ride where I had a box of Triscuits and a can of Easy Cheese to keep my attention occupied in the back seat. As I grew older, my tastes…
