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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
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
We are what we eat. We are, therefore, what our food eats. And a vegan or vegetarian is no exception. This post from IFL Science wants the vegans and vegetarians of the world to understand that they’re eating animal remains in and through the plants they eat. In case you’ve forgotten the section on the food web from high school biology, here’s a quick refresher. Plants make up ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) Some people may not agree with it, but all the recent scientific research and studies reveal that plant based foods - fruits and vegetables, are extremely important components of our daily diet. Rich sources of essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins, plants and vegetables constitute all that we can hope to get from a good diet. However, many of us still stick ... Continue Reading
Some vegans may not be getting enough iodine in their diets, suggests a new study. That finding is particularly relevant for women who are pregnant, researchers say, as that's a time when a mom's iodine levels are strained by her growing baby. "It's an interesting observation that we ought to pay attention to," said Dr. Robert Smallridge, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic ... Continue Reading
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