Nutrition

I started my fitness journey in a condition many call skinny fat. I’d already been vegan for about 7 years at that time, eating relatively healthy. But even after a year or two of exercising regularly, I still looked … Read more

If you’re building muscle or trying to uncover your abs, adding protein powder to your diet has likely crossed your mind. Extra protein can help you build maximum muscle, and it’s easier to drink a shake than plan every … Read more

There is always a potential for side effects when you switch to a new diet, and a vegan diet is no exception. Although a vegan diet is generally thought to be good for headaches, some new vegans can run … Read more

Going vegan can be a great way to lose weight. Studies show vegans have a lower average BMI (body mass index) compared to meat-eaters and even other vegetarians (source). But how long does it take to lose weight as … Read more

Skin gets dry when it lacks enough of the components that make up its structure. Since many of these components come from diet, it makes sense that diet changes can affect your skin. But why do some vegans experience … Read more

Plant-based nutrition is one of my favorite subjects in the world. It’s so amazing how much our diet can impact our bodies and lives. It gets me fired up, and I become a complete nerd about it. I’ve read … Read more

Keto and vegan are very different approaches to food. And yet, they’re both soaring in popularity at the same time. When so many sources seem biased or one-sided in their conclusions, how do you know who to trust? After … Read more

Refined sugar can take a detrimental toll on your health—potentially contributing to issues like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and some forms of cancer. For me personally, I found that eating refined sugar contributed to my acne. Whatever your … Read more

I was recently surprised to hear from multiple different people that their sense of smell improved after going vegan. Personally, I did not experience this, maybe because I have allergies that get in the way of my sense of … Read more

I recently heard someone say that most of the vegans she knows have bad breath (or as the medical world says, “halitosis”). I also remember seeing one guy online once say that his wife started complaining of his bad … Read more