When is the last time a salad stopped you in your tracks? I promise, this vegan fennel salad with roasted grapes and pistachios will. It’s even hard to call it a salad. So I decided to call it my glorious vegan fennel salad! If you have never had fennel in a salad before, you are missing…
Making the switch to cruelty-free fashion isn’t as hard as you think. Humane fabrics and cosmetics are available in stores everywhere. So why don’t we buy more cruelty-free products? Having asked that, I have to be honest with you. It took me a very long time practicing a vegan diet before I began to transition…
Vegan cauliflower recipes are abundant, and I’m starting to think cauliflower is the new kale. Of course, as many of you know, I love creating vegan cauliflower recipes, and I’m embracing this new food trend with open arms. Why? Well, let’s start with the health benefits. One cup of cauliflower provides a mere 25 calories, 1.9…
BBQ’s and cookouts aren’t just for animal protein. Summer vegetables deserve a space at the table as well. Like this string beans recipe that is garnished in a fresh oil-free basil pesto with a touch of lemon zest and garnished with pine nuts. I like to take advantage of all the summer has to offer,…
“We help people to begin truly healthful diets, and it is absolutely wonderful to see, not only their success, but also their delight at their ability to break old habits and feel really healthy for a change.” ~~Dr. Neal Barnard I could never give up cheese. Think you can’t give up cheese? You’re not alone. It…
Whether you’re obsessed with vegan chia pudding or just hearing about it for the first time, it is a wonderful way to start the day. The best part is you can make it the night before by simply combining chia seeds, dairy free yogurt, almond milk, vanilla and a little maple syrup. Scoop it in…
“During the fasting-mimicking diet, cortisone is produced and that initiates a killing of autoimmune cells. This process also leads to the production of new healthy cells.” ~~Valter Longo, Cell Biologist and Director of the USC Longevity Institute The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting on Chronic Disease New research concludes that a diet mimicking the effects of fasting…
“The truth be known coronary artery disease is a toothless paper tiger that need never exist and if it does exist it need never progress. The medical profession has at its fingertips, the seismic revolution in health. The seismic revolution is never going to come about from pills or drugs – it is never going…
Creamy summer dips are usually laden with fat, but yogurt dip is a healthy and delicious option. Dairy-free yogurt is one of the few foods that work in both savory and sweet presentations, and there aren’t many foods that don’t go well with yogurt. Non-dairy yogurt is also versatile. You can grab a container in…
Milk substitutes have come a long way, so why are some people still drinking cow’s milk? If a new study is to be believed, some people are even confused about chocolate milk. In a survey of more than 1000 adults, they discovered that 48% of the respondents weren’t sure where chocolate milk comes from and that…
