Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Sweet & Salty Spiced Pecan Crust (Gluten-free) Absolutely worth every calorie and then some! It’s a bit sweet, buttery, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and enhanced with a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. This crust goes so nicely with the pumpkin pie filling! This crust is very sensitive to changes, so I caution […]
Plant-Based Protein Powerhouses
Like most people who have a higher health conscious, most vegans and vegetarians have a story about how they came to the decision to live their particular lifestyle. No matter your reasons, one of the challenges for non-meat eaters is making sure they get enough protein every day. But it’s not as big a […]
Plant- Based Protein Chart
The following is a chart is adapted from the USDA Nutrient Database that displays the protein content of vegetarian foods, it does not include any dairy or soy. Please note that in order to determine the amount of protein that is optimal for your body, use the following formula that is based on a vegetarian […]
The Sour Facts About Milk: What Every Parent Needs To Know
Over the past 40 years, the dairy industry has poured billions of dollars into advertising campaigns designed to mesmerize, lure, and frighten individuals into consuming their products. Their frosted fingers have steadily tightened their steely grip of influence over educational institutions, retirement homes, hospitals, and doctor’s offices; permeating magazines, books, journals, and commercials with biased […]
Healthy Substitutes To Make The Foods You Love Even Better
We found deliciously sneaky ways to make lighter tuna salad, a lower-calorie noodle dish and even better-for-you bacon. Instead Of Mayonnaise, Try… Cottage cheese. This classic diet food is a surprisingly effective binder for chicken and tuna salads — it has that salty, tangy taste you find in mayo, but a fraction of the calories […]
The Healthful Vegan Diet
By Leo Babauta Eat plants. Those two words are the best things I’ve learned about diet, and if you stick to that, you’re likely be pretty healthy. That said, eating a vegan diet (no animal products) doesn’t necessarily equate to a healthy diet, despite what many believe. Yes, vegans on average are healthier and leaner […]
Have a ‘Greener’ Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner and before you know it, you’ll be getting handfuls of little four-foot monsters, ghosts, and ghouls knocking on your door. And that means a lot of candy with questionable ingredients and excessive waste. This year, look for natural candy and when possible Fair Trade certified sweets. A great resource […]
