Healthy holiday eating is always a challenge. On average people gain about 2 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Two pounds doesn’t sound like much, but as the years go on, it can add up. My #1 healthy holiday eating strategy is always begin your holiday meal with soup. Filling up on a healthy, high-fiber soup first…
A Video Message From Ordinary Vegan The Ordinary Vegan community has spoken, and here are the top-5 most popular vegan recipes to date. For more tasty and popular vegan recipes, visit Ordinary Vegan’s recipe page. Thanks for being part of our healthy community. I am on a mission to help people who often put…
First of all, before we discuss this incredibly delicious vegan Shepherd’s Pie, I wanted to share some of the things I love about fall and winter. People usually look at me strangely when I say I love the short days and cozy nights. But there is so much to celebrate, from cute sweaters to log fires. Furthermore, it…
I created this vegan ice cream yesterday solely to smother it in Nature’s Charm new vegan coconut caramel sauce. Oh my gosh, I have missed caramel so much since I became vegan but I don’t have to anymore. Nature’s Charm just released a coconut caramel sauce that is dairy, gluten and soy free and made from…
What if you could add five healthy foods to your plate and make an improvement in your health and longevity? Today’s podcast explores what ingredients can play a role in; controlling blood pressure, improving cholesterol levels, regulating blood sugar and boosting energy. We also provide easy tips and recipes on including these extraordinary ingredients into…
Halloween is right around the corner and there is something I always do to prepare for that busy night. I make a big batch of my vegan bean chili with creamy cannellini beans, roasted green chiles, and spinach. A Halloween night meal should be simple and forgiving. Meaning you can make it a day or…
Autumn is in the air and making a big pot of easy vegetable soup for Sunday supper is one of my favorite “cool” night things to do. I always like to step it up a notch with some crunch, texture and a little smokiness. Foods with lots of textures satiate you faster especially in a plant-based diet.…
It is no secret that calcium rich foods are vital for strong bones and teeth. Many people believe that cow’s milk is the greatest source of calcium with 276mg of calcium per cup. But did you know that one cup of collard greens has 357mg of calcium and calcium-fortified non-dairy milk has up to 300mg…
Meatless meatballs, mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts smothered in dill gravy. Yum! I love a hearty Sunday suppah! As we like to call it in Boston. Fall is right around the corner, and I am gearing up and practicing hearty vegan meals to keep you warm and satisfied all winter. Why? Because so many of…
Bulgur is a whole grain that often takes a back seat to more traditional grains like quinoa. Did you know quinoa with 222 calories per cup has nearly twice the calories of bulgur, which has 112 calories per cup? Cup for cup, quinoa has more macronutrients except for dietary fiber. However, if you eat two cups…
