After taking several hours to read up on Salvia hispanica L. I am astonished that it hasn’t already officially replaced flax as the “Newest and Coolest Staple Seed”. But no doubt it will if the research and anecdotal evidence continues to pour in the way it is presently. That being said be forewarned that although small, this stuff packs a big punch and could even bring about harmful side…
I travel a lot so I follow these tips to make sure I eat healthy while on the road. We asked our Facebook community for their advice and tips for how to eat healthy while traveling and they gave us so many great suggestions! Research and Plan Before I leave for my trip I get on HappyCow to see what vegan-friendly restaurant options I have available in each destination. I…
Vegans Have Cleaner Basements As Vegans, you’ve all been grilled on how you get your protein. Perhaps you’re sick of being asked, but I actually think it’s still a good question. Most people don’t know what to do and even feel paralyzed by the idea of changing their food habits to reflect less reliance on animals. For their entire lives they’ve decided their dinner menu based first on what meat…
Hi! Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 2 kale leaves, torn apart ½ mango, diced (use juice as well) ½ avocado, diced…
It is recommended that babies and toddlers eat plenty of iron-rich and protein-rich foods. And if a baby is vegan/vegetarian, then many recommend an iron supplement. I do not believe in supplements and found an easy way to make sure that my vegetarian toddler is getting enough protein, calcium, iron and other important nutrients. I simply grind nuts and seeds and add to apple puree. Nuts for Babies Nuts and…
Now that cold weather has arrived here in Texas all I can think about making is SOUP! Are you feeling me? To be honest with you I never had potato and leek soup before I went vegan. I wasn’t a fan of cream based soups and this one traditionally has many cups of milk or heavy cream. Talk about a fattening soup. But when you make it vegan style and…
Let’s start this off with a disclaimer: I am not a medical health professional. What I’m sharing with you today is information that has been carefully researched and referenced from leading authorities in North America, such as the USDA. But ultimately, your doctor knows where it’s at, and this article is not a substitution for his or her medical advice. Do you live in the warm tropics where sunlight…
Now that 100 degree weather is here I’m doing my very best not to turn on the oven. I’m also doing a soy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free cleanse with a group of friends and fans over at my Facebook page. These treats hit the spot and qualify for the SGS Cleanse. Dates are used to lightly sweeten the truffles and make them stick together. Dates are a dried fruit and are full…
Hemp or Cannabis Sativa is a tall, vigorous annual that has been grown and used throughout history. Its closest relative is the hops plant. Hemp has many benefits to us all and is kind to the planet. Used as a strong, yet soft fabric, a substitute to virgin tree pulp in paper, an alternative to petrochemicals in plastics, an option as a fuel source, a moisturizing cosmetic, a healing drug…
Happy Earth week!! Today I’d like to feature what I personally consider to be the Best of the Best Green Restaurants for their efforts in bringing healthy organic vegetarian/vegan food to their customers and doing their part to tread lightly on the planet. I prefer to support restaurants who use local produce, offer seasonal specials, and use biodegradable to-go packaging whenever possible. For me everyday is Earth Day. I do…
Whether you’ve been vegetarian or vegan for ages or you’ve just joined the ranks of plant-based eating, cooking your own meals is one of the most important things you can do. Typically restaurant or fast food is higher in salt, fat, and sugar than anything you would make yourself at home. Not only that but you have no idea where the ingredients came from, if they are organic, how they…
We’ve all heard the buzz word “superfood”. It’s all the rage right now. Different companies are finding exotic things to market as the next big thing, but what about good ole whole foods you can find right in your local grocery store? No need to go far to find some of the most powerful foods around. Here are some of my faves you should be eating right now including a…
March has arrived and spring is on it’s way. It’s the time of year when things are blooming, rebirth is afoot, and new energy can be found to make healthier choices in your diet and lifestyle. It’s a great time for cleansing both your mind and your body. You may feel new energy sprouting up around you, a new pep in your step, and a clearing out of the old.…