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Vegan Food Ingredients
Welcome to your guide to understanding the essentials of plant-based cooking. Here, we explore key ingredients found in countless vegan recipes, breaking down their nutritional benefits and sustainability impact.
Learn how various staples like jackfruit, nutritional yeast, and oat milk are produced and whether they align with your eco-conscious values.
by Matt
Have you ever wondered if vegan sources of saturated fat are good or bad for your health? Most people have heard about the negatives you receive with regular sources of saturated fats, but you might wonder as I did if vegan sources of saturated fats would be bad for your health. Keep reading as we
by Cass
Discover tips for selecting the right vegan vitamin D supplement to support bone health and overall well-being.
by Em
Our gut health greatly influences our overall well-being, so taking care of it is crucial. While diet is key to maintaining gut health, it needn’t be costly.
by Matt
Mushrooms—the more you discover, the more it transports you to a magical world showcasing the wonders of nature. I entered through the magician’s door and found 10 more doors striking the gong of mystery in my heart. And when I chose one of those doors, I found myself with another 100 magical doors full of
by Em
One ingredient that we can be thankful for as plant-based eaters is beans. Tofu and tempeh are the key players when talking about plant-based protein. Yet, we shouldn’t underestimate the high fiber and protein-rich bean. I was always aware that beans are a great option to incorporate into more meals, but I was never inspired to
by Cass
Discover how to meet daily iron needs on a vegan diet with tips and meal ideas for optimal iron intake. Stay healthy and plant-powered with these 9 iron sources for vegans!
by Em
Following a healthy diet and lifestyle becomes more and more challenging due to the conflicting messages that flood the media. With numerous diets promising weight loss and certain foods becoming demonized, it is difficult to know if you’re making informed food choices. Nutrition is unique to everyone; what’s right for one person may not be for
by Em
Vegetables often take a backseat when deciding what to cook—incorporated into meals for health reasons rather than enjoyment. Yet, they have the potential to be the star of any meal. I worked at a restaurant where we cook vegetables a lot. We created a selection of small plates that celebrated seasonal produce. I did not realize
by Olympias Moran
How many diets include the guideline “eat lots of vegetables and fruits”? Most of them, because plants are good for you and provide vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to keep you healthy.
by Olympias Moran
Grace who?
Grace Murray Hopper. Ever heard of her? Maybe? Although possibly not. Well, Grace was a pioneering computer scientist in the 1970s who is credited with the following: “The most dangerous phrase in language is: we’ve always done it this way.”
As vegans viewing an omnivorous world […]
by Monica Hewitt
Where do you get your protein? Aren’t all vegans skinny and weak? How are you healthy if you only eat salad?
As a healthy long time vegan, I get asked these silly questions all the time, but at the beginning of my forever journey of becoming a vegan, I was worried about […]
by Steph
Stay energized and motivated every day with these healthy, powerful vegan foods as your energy source.
by Em
You may wonder how we got from the standard 5 a day to a substantial 30 plant foods a week. While 5 a day is still a solid guideline, aiming for 30 plant foods a week draws on the importance of variety. Obtaining a mixture of plant foods in our diet benefits the community of good
by Tom
For one following a vegan lifestyle, finding what food you can and cannot eat can be wrought with difficulties. It’s easy to think that all fruit and vegetables are vegan, but unfortunately with industrialized agriculture, that assumption cannot be taken for granted. Aside from many agricultural practices that are decidedly non-vegan (see the previous blog) many
by Matt
One of the first things I learned as a vegan and one of the common arguments against veganism is that only eating vegetables doesn’t give you all the nutrients your body needs. The common ones that you miss include vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc. When I first started veganism, I looked into the health side because
by Cass
Discover plant-based solutions for boosting omega-3 levels in vegans. Learn how to combat omega-3 deficiency in vegans with plant-based options.
by Cass
Discover vegan options to power up on Vitamin D. Explore plant-based sources of vitamin d for a healthy lifestyle.
by Em
Imagine a salad with no dressing or a stir-fry with no teriyaki. A good sauce ties a meal together, by enhancing the flavor, adding moisture, and scoring points for presentation. Without it, the food might end up being bland and uninspiring. Yet, due to the convenience and wide variety, it is hard not to rely on
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