When many people hear the words “foie gras” they are instantly thinking of something that is extremely rich and decadent. It conjures images of fine French dining and high society. It is a food eaten by people who live a life of luxury who spare no expense for their pleasure. I assure you, however, that…
This article was written by vegan Registered Dietitian Taylor Wolfram, and was sponsored by our friends at Naturelo. Getting What We Need to Thrive The human body requires lots of nutrients to function properly, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, 13 vitamins and many minerals. Some of them we can make ourselves and some of them we…
So, you went vegan. Awesome! You’re saving animals and minimizing your impact on the environment. And, now that you’re vegan, you’re likely eating more nutritious vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, which is great for your health. Yes, Eating Plant-Based Can Have Huge Health Benefits People who eat vegan tend to consume less…
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There’s a lot of misinformation about the health impacts of seafood swirling around the internet. It’s time to set the record straight! I don’t know about you, but when I hear people talk about eating healthy, they tend to go straight for the “lean meat” suggestion. Chicken or fish, they say! But I’ll raise them…
In the 12 years since I went vegan, plant-based meats have gotten really good. I mean, scary good. When I eat an Impossible Burger or Beyond Sausage at a restaurant, I have this “Hey, are you sure?” moment where I wonder if they made a mistake in the kitchen. And don’t even get me started on Gardein…
If you’re considering going vegan, there’s one thing you should know. Everyone you know—and even a bunch of people you don’t know—will become extremely concerned about your protein intake. Joking aside, there are many myths surrounding protein intake on a vegan diet that deter many would-be herbivores from adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Sure, most people…
Call us crazy, but we don’t want someone shaving our hair off without our permission because it would make them a nice coat or a pair of socks. But when it comes sheep, it’s not unreasonable to think that these fluffy-haired creatures could probably use a haircut every now and again. And why not put…
If you’re a long-time vegan, a brand-new plant-based eater, or even trying out more plant-powered meals, chances are you’ve had some “interesting” conversations with family, friends, and complete strangers. It happens to all of us. Here are some of my favorites from over the years. Some of the responses I didn’t think of until later.…
Congrats! You’ve made the decision to go cruelty-free and plant-based. Now what? First things first, be aware of some common vegan mistakes. When I went vegan almost 10 years ago, I went all in. It was an overnight decision after being a vegetarian for 5 years. After reading The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone cover…