Many people like to grill out during the Super Bowl, but for your viewing party, you can stand out from the crowd by trading animal products for plant-based treats. When showcasing mouthwatering vegan Super Bowl treats, you'll wow your guests without sacrificing your favorite game-time flavors. With a little creativity, you can achieve the foods even [...]
Transitioning into a healthier lifestyle has been a long yet rewarding journey, and until you find the top brunch spots that are your go-to for a healthier meal between the times of breakfast and lunch. Here are 3 very easy to make vegan recipes that are sure to make your journey to healthy eating [...]
According to Vegan Bits, around 2% of the United States population is currently living a vegan lifestyle, and approximately 10% of the population has been vegan or vegetarian in the past. While many fear a vegan lifestyle, mostly due to the exclusion of meat and animal products, a vegan diet offers a range of benefits for the [...]
For people, always on the go and living a fast-paced life, take outs and instant meals are the easiest, most convenient choice. But this poses a health risk in the long run! The struggle begins with the present lack of time. If you can’t afford to cook, there are other ways to go fast without sacrificing your health! [...]
When I crave a light lunch or a quick snack, rice paper wraps are my go-to meal of choice. I love the fact that I can whip one of these up using whatever fresh veggies I have on hand in my kitchen or are available in my local farmer's market. Best of all, these wraps are so light and [...]
I am so excited to be participating in VeganMoFo for the first time with Urban Naturale. VeganMoFo is a grassroots event that evolved from an international community of vegans who love to cook, and are passionate about sharing their love of vegan food with the rest of the world. The idea was first created by famed vegan [...]
As part of the Crave Eat Heal Blog Tour, we are giving away a copy of Ann Oliverio's exciting new plant-based cookbook, Crave Eat Heal. Whether you need something salty, sweet, spicy, comforting, crunchy, or chocolate-- the recipes in Crave Eat Heal are designed to help you indulge all your cravings and give your body the nutrition it needs. Use the Rafflecopter [...]
Guest post by Camile Sardina Eating meat contributes to global warming, pollution, the destruction of forests, overuse of grain and fossil fuel. According to Farm Sanctuary's site Plate to Planet: "The majority of global warming is caused by the gases carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. According to the 2006 United Nations report, Livestock's Long Shadow, animal agriculture [...]
Guest post by Stephanie Dreyer, founder of VeegMama As a vegan mom of three, I am always looking for new, healthy recipes to delight my family. When I adopted a vegan diet almost 5 years ago, there was a steep learning curve to build a new repertoire of recipes and familiarize myself with vegan products. In my [...]
Often referred to as the "Gold of the Incas", quinoa is a food that is both old and new. It is celebrated both as an ancient staple and a rediscovered foodie favorite. Most importantly, quinoa is a powerhouse of nutrition, flavor and texture. Those who are not yet familiar with quinoa, may think of it as a grain, [...]
Quick to make and easy to carry, collard green wraps have recently become my latest lunch obsession. When I decided to limit my consumption of sandwiches and wraps made with whole wheat flour--from sliced bread to pitas to wraps--I began to explore other ways to make light and healthy wraps. I experimented with romaine lettuce but I [...]
Vegan pizza recipes that are bound to please vegan and non-vegans. We all have those days when we feel kind of blue. Out of sorts. Worried. Or just plain stressed! I know I do. When I'm down and feeling needy, my favorite, soul-satisfying food is pizza. Let's face it, there is really nothing quite [...]
