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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How to Plan a Wedding When Your Partner Isn’t Vegan
I’ve been vegan for nearly a decade and got married this summer at the most gorgeous organic fruit farm in Oregon. We had a beautiful plant-based meal and even the non-vegan guests loved it. But was the wedding 100% vegan? No. And that’s OK. In reality, the likelihood of having an entirely vegan wedding might…
Where to Find Credible Nutrition Information & Vegan Dietitians
These days it seems just about every food has been both demonized and praised at some point in the media. Should you be afraid of soy? Is carrageenan safe to eat? The internet has no shortage of nutrition claims or advice on what is the “best” way to eat. Confusion runs rampant when it comes…
Why All Vegans Should Be Weight-Inclusive
Hi, World of Vegan readers! As a vegan dietitian, you’re used to me writing about food and nutrition, but I’m switching gears and getting real about a nasty habit running rampant in our community. I’ve been vegan for 8 years and during that time I’ve witnessed unimaginably cruel words directed toward vegan and non-vegan individuals…
How to Host a Vegan Holiday Party
When it comes to hosting holiday gatherings, there often is a mix of vegans and non-vegans to please. While this could seem like an impossible task to satisfy everyone, remember that people just want to have fun! Follow these tips plus advice from long-time vegans on how to host a successful holiday shindig. Food and drink…
Is it Safe to Eat Foods Containing Carrageenan?
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…
Vitamin B12 for Vegans: What You Need to Know
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,…
How to Create Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
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…