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,…
When it comes to Spring cleaning, most of us think about our closets and garages, but what about your diet (and your family’s)? Spring is the perfect time of year to focus on lighter, healthier foods before the arrival of Summer’s swimsuit season. With the abundance of fresh, green vegetables such as asparagus, dandelion greens, peas, and artichokes this…
“So do you just eat a lot of tofu?” Anyone following a plant-based diet has undoubtedly heard that question more times than they can count. As a bodybuilder and bikini athlete, I consume anywhere between 120 and 150 grams of vegan protein each day and, I promise, it isn’t all tofu. I am very passionate…
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,…
Traveling as a vegan can be incredibly exciting and rewarding as you seek out the plant-strong gems across the globe. One of our favorite destinations is The Stanford Inn by the Sea, an all-vegan eco resort in Mendocino, California. The Stanford Inn is 3 hours north of San Francisco, but much of the drive is…
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…
We all have been there—we ate breakfast in the morning and we’re sitting there later in the morning and lunch is still a couple hours away. Or maybe 3:00PM rolls around and you realize the small salad you had for lunch just isn’t going to hold you over until dinner. When this happens, what do…
How many of us have arrived home from work with no plans for dinner? Maybe we open the fridge and find nothing there. Or we have food, but the thought of figuring out what to eat and preparing dinner seems overwhelming after a long day. I know I can relate to this and maybe you…
Eric O’Grey is a lifestyle vegan, nutrition enthusiast, and animal welfare advocate. But just a few years ago, his life was very different. Eric was overweight and unhappy, and was even told by his doctor to buy a funeral plot. But after watching a television clip featuring past-President Bill Clinton who had rediscovered health through a…