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There’s an old saying: “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” The idea is that eating can help warm you up during a cold, and fasting can cool your body from … Read more
Miscellaneous tips for living a vegan life.
There’s an old saying: “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” The idea is that eating can help warm you up during a cold, and fasting can cool your body from … Read more
The SNAP program for food assistance gave out $55.6 billion of benefits in 2019! That’s a lot of benefits! With so many benefits going around, some questions arise: What exactly … Read more
As a fermented soy product, tempeh adds something pretty distinct to a recipe. That said, if you’re wanting to try a tempeh recipe and you don’t have any on hand… … Read more
Tempeh is one of the best sources of plant-based protein you can find. It’s a top meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians worldwide. But despite its rise in popularity, its … Read more
I love edamame, and I get it all the time at Japanese restaurants. But my friends and family often have questions for me: “How do you eat them?” “Is the … Read more
Subscription boxes have exploded in popularity in the last decade. Between 2011 and 2016, the industry nearly doubled each year! In more recent years, things have slowed a bit, but … Read more
As a vegan of 14 years, I personally love nutritional yeast. But I also know that not everyone does! If you have yeast sensitivities, you hate the taste, or you … Read more
I have a secret… Want to hear it? I actually love tofu. And honestly, I’ve loved it for all 13 years that I’ve been vegan. So I’ve ended up buying … Read more
As a vegan, I try to focus my diet on fresh, whole foods. But that doesn’t mean every meal needs to be raw fruits and vegetables. There are plenty of … Read more
When debating whether a vegan diet is really practical on a broad scale, one of the places we may want to look is human history. Can we find ancient vegan … Read more
Seitan, wheat meat, or whatever else you call it, is extremely delicious. It’s a great source of plant-based protein, too. But when making your own seitan, it can get be … Read more
Every movement needs a logo—and the vegan movement has many. As a vegan, you should be aware of the most common ones used widely on menus, food packages, patches, and … Read more
Brad Pitt is one of my favorite actors. He’s played so many iconic characters. From 1999’s Fight Club to 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, I’ve been a fan … Read more
I’m a picky eater, and I’ve been vegan for 14 years now. Over those 14 years, I’ve slowly expanded my horizon quite a bit. But I remember exactly what it … Read more
I love nutritional yeast. I love it on popcorn, pasta, and salads. I make vegan mac and cheese with it, and I even use it for savory oatmeal. With all … Read more
Did you know: That Bragg nutritional yeast shaker pictured above costs over 3x as much (by weight) as buying bulk nutritional yeast online… Yikes! If you eat a lot of … Read more
Everyone loves a quick good vegan burger that doesn’t require a long homemade recipe. There are many options to choose from when picking a vegan burger, and luckily that includes … Read more
Demand for vegan products has skyrocketed in the past couple of years. With this increased demand, manufacturers look for new ways to produce vegan alternatives. Vegan cheese is increasingly not … Read more
It’s common advice to transition to a vegan diet gradually. But while that works for many, it’s not what I did. Fourteen years ago, I decided to go vegan in … Read more
It’s easy to find vegan butter in theory—but harder to find ones that are ethically, sustainably sourced. Palm oil is an ingredient many vegans try to avoid, and it features … Read more