Vegan Protein & Seed Comparison (Download your FREE Vegan Protein List here) Most vegans will agree that the first question we are ever asked about our diet is “where do you get your protein?” I don’t know how the vegan protein myth got started, but getting enough protein on a vegan diet is simple. Eat a healthy…
Vegan hummus doesn’t have to be boring! You can get some pre-packaged organic hummus and create this in 10 minutes. High protein and yummy! The pesto adds enormous flavor to this vegan hummus dip and it’s quite easy to prepare. Then you just start layering your cucumber, pepperoncini, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted…
I was speaking to a dear friend today and she was really struggling. She began sharing a heartbreaking story when suddenly she stopped, and said she didn’t want to talk about it anymore. She also said, “I don’t want to ever think about it again.” Well I have read enough Pema Chodron books to know that…
Cocoa & Spice & Everything Nice Vegan Chicken Breasts It started with a wrong number. There is nothing worse than being awoken by a telephone in the middle of the night. When I answered the phone, no one responded, but I could hear breathing in the background. I said, “Is anyone there?” There was no…
Love is in the air this week, and I thought this would be a good opportunity to share with all of you the top 10 reasons I love being vegan. Drum roll please. The Top 10 Reasons I Love Being Vegan 1. I am healthier than I ever thought I could be. I spent a…
Farro Salad with Kale, Blood Oranges, Walnuts & Dried Tart Cherries Someone once told me that I could “will the sun to come up”. He was saying it sarcastically, but I thought it was one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Strong will has no boundaries, and we all have that…
I love affirmations, and they have seen me through some tough times. If you are not familiar with them, affirmations are thoughts, ideas and stories to reprogram your consciousness to change your reality. Beautiful, meaningful, positive affirmations have the power to rewire your beliefs. They can also influence your health because our bodies are a…
An Open Letter To President Obama Dear President Obama: Congratulations on being the 44th President of the United States. I loved your Inauguration speech and yes we can save the planet! Please be a shining example for all mankind that you are serious about the need to act on climate change. You can begin by having…
Before we discuss this incredibly delicious garbanzo bean soup, I want to talk about the connection between veganism and the beautiful phrase – personal liberation. Personal liberation is a term from the ancient sage Shantideva. Shantideva was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist scholar who authored a poem called “The Way of the Bodhisattva”. According to this…
Today I would like to introduce you to my favorite grain called farro, also known as the “Mother of All Grains”. Farro is rich in fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and E. Because it is so easily digested and so low in gluten, farro can often be eaten by people who are normally…
