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…
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.
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,…
How to Get Enough Protein on a Vegan Diet
When my friends first learned that I was vegan, their first question was, “How do you get enough protein on a vegan diet?” In response to their genuine concern for…
Plant-Based Diet Can Reverse Heart Disease
Dr. Dean Ornish says a plant-based diet can reverse heart disease. Since plants are free of cholesterol, let’s talk about cholesterol and a vegan diet. (Only animal-based foods contain cholesterol.)…
Alkaline Foods vs. Acid Foods
According to Dr. Ragnar Berg, a Swedish nutritionist and Nobel Prize winner, we should be eating about 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acid forming foods at each meal. Why…
Flax Seeds Are a Good Source of Vegan Omega 3
These tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch. Flax seeds are a good source of vegan Omega 3, and they’re also high in protein and fiber. Flax seeds come in…