As awareness spreads about the detrimental impact of eating meat, people are seeking other options. The number of people going vegan and vegetarian continues to rise every year, and so, the demand for plant-based varieties is bigger than ever before. In the world of seemingly endless options and variety that we live in, supermarkets boast hundreds of shelves filled with ... Continue Reading
Healthy Ways to Make Your Morning Coffee Even Better
Coffee is the most popular hot drink in the USA. We drink so much of it that experts say it’s our largest daily source of antioxidants. As long as you don’t drink so much coffee you develop caffeine jitters, insomnia, and anxiety, it’s good for you, because coffee is full of antioxidants that fight inflammation. But that’s not all, because there are extras you can add to make ... Continue Reading
2018 Diet Trends – What They Are And Do They Really Work
Truly, 2018 was a year of diet trends that captured the imagination, promoted healthy eating, and caused us no end of problems dining out. Some of these diets have been more popular than others. A few have succeeded in shifting excess pounds, while others have only worked temporarily before the weight returned. Let’s take a look back at what 2018’s top diets were all ... Continue Reading
This Digestive Cocktail Makes for a Healthy Thanksgiving
This may be the healthiest cocktail on the planet. A digestive cocktail that is a perfect alternative to sugary drinks for a healthy Thanksgiving. This post from MindBodyGreen shares a vegan drink you’ll want to sip all season long! Thanksgiving might be the ultimate You. We. All. holiday, with an emphasis on giving back, gratitude, and community—and, of course, plenty of ... Continue Reading
Seitan, Tofu or Quorn—Which Is the Best Meat Substitute?
Seitan, that’s “SAY-tan,” is a vegan meat substitute packed full of protein. It’s often called wheat meat or wheat gluten. To make seitan, you take wheat flour dough and wash it in water until the starch has dissolved—or you can rehydrate powdered wheat gluten. The sticky dough that’s left behind can be sliced and used in all kinds of tasty dishes instead of meat. Although ... Continue Reading