As rates of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes continue to soar, “What should I eat?” has become one of the most important questions of the 21st century. As a doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive health problems, my patients ask me this question all the time. I believe that they…
Choosing cruelty-free and vegan cleaning products is one of the easiest actions you can take to create a more natural, kind, and conscientious home. These days you can find vegan cleaning product brands that work just as well as any generic brand at the same price point. The packaging of cruelty-free products almost always have…
This article was sponsored by our friends at Hippo7 vitamins—made by vegans for vegans! Hippo7’s vegan vitamins are specially formulated for plant-eaters and include all 7 of the essential vegan nutrients we’re talking about today. Eating vegan comes with a plethora of health benefits—like reduced risk of many debilitating diseases including cardiovascular disease, Type II…
Your Guide to Making The Best Vegan Salads Have you ever wondered why you get so sick of salad sometimes? Is it because your lettuce has lost its luster and your dressing is downright dreary? Maybe you can think of only cucumber chunks or tired tomatoes to toss in? Are we doomed to constantly create…
The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes a fresh opportunity to start new and kickstart the year with healthier eating habits. Many are resolving to try plant-based living for the first time for Veganuary while others are simply committing to eat more whole foods. Either way, we’re here to support…
You know that recommendation from the American Heart Association to eat two servings of fatty fish per week? That’s because of the type of fat that fish have in their bodies. Salmon, herring and sardines contain DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 essential fatty acid. But guess what? The fish actually get their DHA from algae.…
Did you know that many mainstream nail polishes are made with chemicals, toxins, and known carcinogens like formaldehyde? And that many have been tested on animals? And that some even contain animal (or insect) products? When I learned all this, I decided it was time to give my nail polish collection an overhaul. That was…
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…
A Note From Our Founder… We all know by now (I hope!) that we should be supplementing Vitamin B-12 as vegans. But for a long time, I assumed that B-12 was all I would ever need to supplement. I get everything else I need from whole foods and sunshine, right? Not necessarily. After my latest…