Nutrition

Everybody knows water is good for you—but sometimes, it just doesn’t sit right in your stomach. Whether this is an ongoing issue for you, or a recent development, let’s look … Read more

I remember a few times I got a stomach ache after eating green, unripe bananas. Later, I realized that more ripe bananas didn’t cause the same problem, so I made … Read more

Did you know that vegans naturally tend to eat ~600 calories less per day than meat-eaters? Yep. It’s no secret that a plant-based diet can help with healthy, sustainable weight-loss. … Read more

This is a huge frustration for ethical vegans: You’re trying to convince someone to go vegan… when they say they “can’t” for health reasons. It shuts down the conversation because … Read more

The Raw Til 4 lifestyle is a version of the high-carb vegan diet, which emphasizes eating a whole lot of fruit. But while this unique diet promises boundless energy and … Read more

Some people are amazed after they go vegan. They’re eating bigger portions… but they’re still losing weight. This is great if you want to slim down, but you might be … Read more

Brain fog is the general inability to access memories or perform cognitive tasks. It can feel like everything is hazy—or like you’re groggy, even though you’ve been awake all day. … Read more

Many people think omega-3 fats only come from fish—but this is not the case. Algae also contain omega-3 fats. And in fact, fish get all their omega-3s from algae originally. … Read more

Tempeh is one of my favorite ingredients. It packs a crazy amount of protein for a vegan option. But there is some confusion when it comes to tempeh, probiotics, and … Read more

Okay, let’s do some myth busting: Vitamin B12 isn’t made by animals. It’s actually created by bacteria and their close microscopic cousin, archaea. But if bacteria make B12, why are … Read more

I’ll just start this post by saying: I love nutritional yeast. I put it on everything. Recently I started hearing about Brewer’s Yeast, too. At first, it seemed confusingly similar … Read more

The definition of constipation is when you have less than 3 bowel movements per week. After speaking with dozens of vegans about this, I’ve found that most vegans are actually … Read more

Butler Soy Curls are a vegan meat substitute that I’ve come to love. They’re essentially just dehydrated strips of soy protein. They taste great and are pretty easy to prepare. … Read more

Going vegan is pretty fun. The effect that healthy plant food has on your body and energy levels can be incredible. But one of the unexpected side effects for many … Read more

Every day, we come into contact with millions of germs. Thanks to our immune system, most of them don’t harm us. But what actually impacts the strength of our immune … Read more

Did you know that 80-90% of adult women have cellulite to some degree? It’s an extremely common condition—yet it’s incredibly frustrating for many. You may have tried several fixes for … Read more

It’s commonly believed that vegans lose the ability to ever eat meat, dairy, and eggs again. You may have heard horror stories of cheeseburgers giving ex-vegans diarrhea or making them … Read more

A vegan diet comes with many potential benefits, but only recently did I hear the theory that vegans actually get fewer mosquito bites. It piqued my interest, and I decided … Read more

I’ve been vegan for 13 years, and I’ve experienced the full range of stool consistency as I’ve altered my diet. I’ve also talked with dozens of vegans who had diarrhea, … Read more

Hey everyone. I’ve been recommending Nutriciously’s e-books on this blog for a while now, but I wanted to finally write a full post explaining why I love them so much. … Read more