Vegan Sugar and Other Natural Sweetener Options
Sugar comes from a plant… so isn’t all sugar vegan? Not exactly. Learn what makes sugar classified as “vegan” and explore other plant-based sweetener options. Vegan sugar is classified as…
Garden Bulgar
Thanks so much to Chef Brian Patton from Vegin’ Out for sharing this quick and easy vegan side dish recipe with the Yummy Plants community! It’s a great dish to…
Amazing Asparagus!
Spring has sprung! And that means the return of asparagus, one of our favorite spring veggies. Asparagus is a very special veggie – it gets 50% of its calories from protein! Guest blogger and Nutrition Educator, Kimberly Hanley, is sharing her thoughts about this vitamin packed vegetable.
Locavore Options: Community Supported Agriculture Programs and Farmers’ Markets
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Learn to be a locavore! It’s great to report that there are convenient options to purchase fresh produce that you know is locally grown. Let’s compare farmers’ markets and CSA shares to see which choice is the best for you.
Vegan Dairy Substitutions: Eat Pizza & Ice Cream
If you’re ready to ditch dairy, here is my short list of “no sacrifice” vegan dairy substitutions. 1) So Delicious Coconut milk yogurt The best description here is O-M-G. It is…
Did You Know That Many Plants Actually Contain Calcium?
Many of us grew up thinking that cow’s milk was the only source for calcium. Medical evidence now suggests that plant-based sources of calcium are better for our health. We can meet our calcium needs on a plant-based diet. Read more to learn which plants contain calcium!
Nuts: A Heart Smart Protein
We know that nuts have a high protein content, but did you know they can also decrease your risk for heart disease? According to the Harvard School of Public Health,…
Raw Vegan Diet – Let’s Explore!
I decided to try a raw food challenge: 1 day of raw food each week for 12 weeks. Why raw? People have reported that they lost weight and had more energy on a raw food diet… so I thought that sounded good to me! And it’s true – I do feel fabulous on my raw food days. Do you want to learn strategies to include more raw foods in your diet? Read on!
Baked Beans
A huge thank you to Elizabeth Schandelmeier Gilgunn from Slow Cooked Pittsburgh for sharing her vegan baked beans recipe with us! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!!
Fridge Stocking Strategies for 5-Minute Meals #3
Thanks for all of the nice emails about the Fridge Stocking Strategies for 5-Minute Meals articles! I’m really glad that you’ve found them to be helpful and I’ve created another quick meal for you that’s healthy, easy and delicious. This one may be closer to 7-10 minutes, depending on how well-done you like the onions.