Nutrition

I’ve had acne most of my life. I had it as a teenager eating meat and cheese, and then I had it as a vegan adult for over a decade. … Read more

Weight loss is one of the many benefits often listed for vegan diets. But in reality, a vegan diet doesn’t spur weight loss for everyone. It really comes down to … Read more

Pretty much everyone accepts that processed food is bad for you—especially processed sugar. But most people are far less suspicious of processed fat—that is, oil. However, there are some diets, … Read more

It can be scary sometimes, not knowing if you’re getting all the nutrients you should be getting in your diet. Especially as a vegan athlete, it makes sense to be … Read more

I’ve been vegan for almost 14 years. I love being vegan, and I believe in it. That said—I don’t buy into all the vegan propaganda out there. In this post, … Read more

Have you ever noticed our human eyesight is perfect at finding colorful fruit? Have you ever thought about how fruit smells so good to us that we make perfumes out … Read more

Calcium is essential for healthy bone growth, muscle function, nerve performance, and more. Since your calcium intake can be low on a vegan diet, I decided to compile a guide … Read more

Vitamin B12 is brain food. It helps us in so many ways and it’s considered an essential nutrient for a reason. As a vegan, I’ve been taking B12 for over … Read more

This is my review of the Future Kind Essential Multivitamin. I’m going to lay out 5 reasons why these are the best vegan multivitamins for vegans, hands down. I only … Read more

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more

If you’re trying to learn about high carb low fat (HCLF) vegan diets, you’ve come to the right place. I have a few years of experience with eating HCLF vegan … Read more