Taylor Wolfram, MS, RDN, LDN, is a vegan registered dietitian nutritionist who helps vegans and non-vegans alike embrace the benefits of colorful, plant-based nutrition.
You may have heard that carrageenan, a food additive derived from seaweed that is commonly used as a thickener, is not good for you and you should avoid all foods that contain it (such as plant milks and cheeses). The claim that made headlines a few years ago was that it can exacerbate inflammatory bowel…
While going vegan and eating a plant-based diet is a smart move when it comes to helping animals, the planet and our bodies, we need to make sure we cover all of our nutritional bases. If you’re eating a well-balanced diet of colorful plant foods including whole grains, legumes (such as beans), lentils and peas,…
As each year draws to a close, we begin thinking about the future and what the new year may bring. For some this means developing New Year’s resolutions. Many people use New Year’s resolutions as way a way to get healthy, mostly focusing on dieting and weight loss. Unfortunately, many resolvers fail to meet their goals. Error…
Is it just me, or does pumpkin seem to be trendier this year than ever before? You’ve likely seen loads of pumpkin-flavor foods in restaurants, stores and coffee shops. Unfortunately many of those pumpkin-flavored products don’t even contain real pumpkin! More often than not they’re loaded with artificial flavors and colors as well as refined,…
When you do an internet search for vegan picnic foods, you’re inundated with loads of vegan recipes, which is wonderful! Except if you don’t have the time to buy ingredients ahead of time and whip up entire recipes in the kitchen. Sometimes you need to pack your picnic basket on the fly! Here are some…
Our diets should contain plentiful fruits and vegetables and berries are a healthful way to add nutritious color to meals and snacks. Berries are some of the most healthful fruits, packing a punch of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. A serving of berries is 1 cup and adults should consume 2-4 servings of fruit per…
With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, there is no shortage of yummy vegan recipes to help you celebrate. When you think of Mexican food, “healthy” may not be the first thing to come to mind. But have no fear, Mexican food can be delicious and nutritious! Many traditional Mexican dishes are plant-based, emphasizing…
It’s March, which for most of us signifies thawing out after a harsh winter. March also brings with it all things green for St. Patrick’s Day! The Green Season! Green is appropriate in March not just for the luck of the Irish but also because it brings the first sprouts of new life. Spring is…
If you read my post last week, you know that limiting dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake is probably a good idea and that loading up on fresh, whole foods and getting your daily exercise will go a long way to protect your heart. So what about all of the other fats? What about creamy…
If you’ve been paying attention to the buzz of the food and nutrition world lately, you’ve likely heard a lot about butter being back on the scene. And even more recently, about dietary cholesterol not being so bad to eat anymore. So where is this all coming from? The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is the…