Being completely 100% vegan all the time is difficult, most people, rightly or not, make a few concessions to keep themselves on track. There are also lots of different reasons for becoming vegan in the first place, if you’re doing it for health and not because you despise animal products …
As a self-identified nutrition nerd, I’m always looking for interesting and crazy diets that seem to pop up all the time. The ketogenic diet is one that has stood out the most for me, mainly because it’s not just some new fad a celebrity diet.There is a load of scientific …
I’ve been a diet and nutrition nerd ever since I managed to solve my health issues by switching to a plant-based diet. This has led me to research many different diets, but very few have been as interesting and heated as the vegan vs. paleo debate.Many people dismiss diets like …
Butter is that ingredient that makes good recipes great; it’s literally the icing on the cake. Whether you’re using it to spread on a sandwich, to balance and flavor your pasta, or for baking, finding a good vegan butter substitute should be a high priority for any vegan cook.In this …
When making the switch to a plant-based and dairy-free lifestyle, it’s no secret that cheese is one of the hardest animal products to give up. Whether you crave something with that creamy taste, that salty cheddar crumble, or that mozzarella melt, you’ve likely been looking for a non-dairy replacement product. …
Yogurt makes for a fantastic dessert with fruit and a great way to start the day like a healthy breakfast with cereal or muesli, or a probiotic drink. Finding a vegan replacement that has the same consistency and health benefit without the dairy can be challenging.In this article, we’ve put …
One thing that vegans need to consider is not only if a food item is vegan, but is the production process also vegan?Sometimes companies introduce animal products while making a food item that renders the food item not suitable for vegans.If this is the case, then you might wonder, “Is …
There is nothing more satisfying than the crunch of a good potato chip. They are the perfect snack food, and for me, the one reason I could never follow a strict no-allowances diet. In moderation, this is the snack I will reach out for time and time again.Here’s our pick …
One time I was watching a cooking competition on TV where the ingredients got chosen for the chefs. It was a vegan episode, and all was fine and dandy until the dessert round.Suddenly, honey appeared on the table, and one of the chefs went into an ethical dilemma on if …
Maybe you’re setting up the red Solo cups in that famous triangle when you suddenly thought, “Is beer vegan?”Panic fills you as you realize that you’re not entirely sure what ingredients are in your favorite beer brand.Are you going against your vegan lifestyle? Let’s take a look at how to …
Whether you’re looking to lose some weight or make serious gains down the gym, it’s hard to resist the delicious flavor of your favorite vegan junk foods and snacks.Here’s our list of the best accidentally vegan junk foods and snacks that will keep the smile on your face. Our Top …
In recent years, there seems to have been a big increase in plant-based creamer choices on store shelves. But when we looked closer, it turns out that dairy-free doesn’t always mean animal ingredient free.So, if you want to avoid unknowingly adding animal ingredients to your coffee, then stick with the …
Wine. It invokes images of lit fireplaces sitting in a cozy spot on your couch wearing your comfiest clothes on a winter day with a glass of wine.Yet this image may be unachievable if you start thinking, “Is wine vegan?” I was curious if there was more in my wine …
Good news, you don’t have to give up cookies as a vegan. But before you just pick up the first cookie that has a vegan label on the packaging, consider that a lot of them either lack a delicious taste or are so full of sugar and cholesterol that they …
On August 27th, in the Cobb parkway restaurant in Atlanta, the KFC was painted green for the trial of its plant-based alternative to chicken. The queue was huge, with some waiting hours for a chance to try this “Kentucky Fried Miracle” food. The restaurant sold out of the vegan nuggets …
It’s a question that is commonly asked, “Is pasta vegan?”. The short answer is, it depends. Some pasta is vegan-friendly, while others are not. Don’t begin panicking about another food product that you will have to be wary of before eating. It’s pretty simple to tell the difference between vegan …
Gummy bears look as adorable as they taste delicious and why should going vegan mean you can’t eat bear? Well, those that are also gummy candies at least and honestly who has ever said “mmm gelatin, such a lovely flavor”? But we’ll get stuck into that particular gelatinous mess a little …
My entire childhood, all the way into my 20s, was full of those typical cereals that kids love. You know those Frosted Flakes and Cocoa Krispies, where the packaging is probably healthier than the content.But my transition to a plant-based diet meant that I had to reinvent my healthy breakfast …
Not all vegans are on a whole-food plant-based diet. Some merely avoid animal-based foods. If you fall into the latter category, then you are probably more willing to eat processed food. Lucky for you, there are still lots of easy snack options that are available at your local grocery shop. …
There is a lot of information on the Internet on how to become a vegan for beginners. Almost too much. I understand it can get overwhelming if you are new to veganism. There are a lot of things to consider. I’m going to help you break down the process into …
So you think you can become a vegan. It sounds simple at first, but when you sit down to plan meal prepping and make a grocery list, you get stuck. Suddenly you realize that a lot of the foods you made before weren’t going to make it into your diet …
I’ve had clients ask me about meal delivery services to help them make meals at home. I did some research into the best options, and one of them was Sun Basket. I was intrigued by their real and wholesome meals. I tried it out, and I was impressed by the …
I’m always interested in discovering new products that can help me and my clients support a vegan and active lifestyle. IQ Bar has raving reviews from quality sites such as Vogue and Entrepreneur. If IQ Bar won them over, then I wanted to try it for myself to see if …
I’m a busy person, and cooking and eating healthy isn’t always simple. It’s hard to find the time to go grocery shopping, prep meals, make meals, and do all the clean-up afterward. A plant-based meal service that delivers right in to your doorstep sounded like the answer, but could I …
Due to some severe health issues I had a few years ago, I spent a lot of time reading about different diets and lifestyles to try and solve some of the problems that modern medicine just couldn’t figure out. Out of all the different diets I tried, the ketogenic diet …
Healthy and tasty are not two words that you can often put together, especially when it comes to snacks and treats that aim to work as dietary supplements as well. And yet, that’s a gap that UK based Pulsin seems to have done a pretty good job at filling.Or at …
I know what you’re thinking: Jason has gone completely mad by suggesting that there could possibly be a way to create a lovechild out of a plant-based diet and one that heavily involves eating meat and fish. But my fascination with diets always takes me down unexpected rabbit holes. And …
Of all the annoying misconceptions about veganism, the most annoying one I find is the topic of calcium. Of course, just because I don’t eat eggs or drink milk, my bones must be wasting away. Any time I bump into a door, it’s a trip to A&E to deal with …
One of the more common misconceptions and ignorances about the vegan diet is that your food must be incredibly dull. Sure, how exciting can plant foods be, right?As a vegan, that’s probably one of the most annoying questions to have to deal with. While it’s actually very easy to create …
Making the switch from consuming animal products to a vegan diet is no easy feat and it can have a profound, beautiful, and sometimes challenging effect on your life. There are some aspects of going vegan that not many people discuss openly and honestly.In this article, we’re going to try …