Meet Muesli, Oatmeal’s Cool Cousin
What the heck is muesli? The term “muesli” (pronounced “MEWS-lee,” as in rhymes with “loosely”) is derived from the Swiss-German word “mus” — meaning, appropriately enough, “mixture.” The mixture consists of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, fresh or dried fruit and other whole grains, like rye or barley. Admittedly, this makes muesli sound an awful lot […]
Vegan Pantry: 10 Essential Foods That Make Your Plant-Based Diet Nutritious and Healthy
Whether you are new to a plant-based vegan diet, have been plant-strong for a while, or just stumbled upon my blog out of curiosity, you’ve probably wondered how to stock your pantry and fridge with foods that are the most beneficial for your health. So what are the essentials that can be found in pantries […]
How to Make 10 of Your Favorite Sauces the Vegan Way
Many sauces have a meat broth base, and creamy sauces and dips often contain dairy. By using a number of substitute ingredients including vegetable broth, soy milk and pureed tofu, you can create a host of flavorful sauces and dips without animal-based ingredients. These articles will allow you to choose from a wide variety of […]
Eight Glorious Gluten-Free Cosmetic Companies
If you have Celiac Disease, food allergies or just want to eliminate gluten from your life, you’ve got to check out these gluten free cosmetics brands! Cutting out gluten from your diet might have seemed like a no-brainer but there are some pretty good reasons to use gluten free cosmetics also. Some people report not […]
Wilderness Dining: Healthy Food for Camping or Hiking
There’s something special about eating outside. I don’t know what it is, but food just tastes better in the great outdoors, whether that’s in the back garden, on a picnic, or during a camping trip. Packing healthy food for a camping or hiking trip can be tricky and even more so when you’re vegetarian or […]
10 Epic Veggie Burgers to Throw on the Grill Now
Veggie burgers are a fun dish to cook and serve in vegan cuisine because there is so much creativity one can put into constructing the perfect burger. Making veggie burger mixes is an easy, try-as-you-go way to add a bunch of good-for-you ingredients, like beans, whole grains and vegetables, in a patty and make it […]
Egg Replacements
There are plenty of egg substitutes available for baking or preparing a dish that calls for eggs. Ener-G Egg Replacer is a reliable egg substitute for use in baking. It is available at health food stores and most grocery stores. Tofu: Tofu is great for egg substitutions in recipes that call for a lot of […]
6 Amazing Vegan Brunch Recipes
Quinoa Porridge Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/3 cup quinoa flakes 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 3 to 4 dried prunes, chopped (or other dried fruit) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon raw sliced almonds Directions:Bring almond milk to a boil in a pot […]
10 Incredible Vegan Recipes You Can Whip Up in 10 Minutes or Less
In today’s modern age of fast-pace everything, we tend to lose sight of what really matters — like quality, nutritious food, for instance. We aim for the convenient and least nutritious over the more healthier, wholesome (but longer to prepare) foods. Let’s take oatmeal for example: there’s the instant versus the slow-cooked oatmeal. The former […]
Four High-Protein Vegetarian Alternatives to Soy
Vegetarian Protein Foods Not Named Tofu or Tempeh “Four Alternatives” list: four high-protein, non-soy, vegetarian foods. A lot of people seem to think soy is the only decent source of protein out there for vegetarians. Seitan For a long time, I thought seitan was another soy product. Turns out, it’s made mostly from wheat. And […]
14 Vegan Cheeses That Will Make You Forget About the Real Thing
1. Baked Almond Feta Yum! This perfectly creamy-meets-crumbly treat can be extra posh when served with olive oil and herbs. Get the full recipe at Maple Spice. 2. Roasted Garlic and Sun Dried Tomato Vegan Cheese Rawmazing’s perfect appetizer uses a cashew base. Snag the recipe here. 3. Almond-Covered Cheddar Cheese Ball There are a […]
Becoming a Vegetarian: 7 Foods Your Body Needs if You Stop Eating Meat
By now, we all know that eating rib eye and pork chops isn’t good for our bodies or the environment. It’s an individual choice to go completely vegetarian, but many Americans are cutting back: From 2007 to 2012, American meat consumption plummeted by 12 percent. It’s recommended that protein make up 10 to 35 percent […]