The surprising egg replacement

Aquafaba also known as bean water. Yes, it sounds weird but it may be a new essential for plant based cooking when an egg replacement is needed. Essentially brine from chickpeas this can be used as an egg substitute because of its function as an emulsifier, leavening agent, and foaming agent. The simplest way to obtain this substance is from a can of garbanzo/chick peas.

What is Ashwagandha?

Have you heard of the herbal supplement Ashwagandha? The name may sound peculiar but this herb is a classified adaptogen useful for supporting overall well being. Ashwagandha is actually an ancient herb and has been part of Ayervedic medicine for centuries. One of the more useful applications is in reduction of stress and anxiety. This counteracts and reduces the production of cortisol which in turn reduces inflammation in the body. With this in mind these effects can be extended to treating depression and improving overall mood.

Keep your water Lemony Fresh!

What is so special about lemons anyway? They are more than just a garnish for food and mixed drinks. Lemons are filled with nutrients including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. The lemon's high acidity is unkind on tooth enamel, so it is always important to dilute the lemon's juices in water, preferably lukewarm. Hopefully this article will provide more insight into this ultra bitter fruit.

Revenge of the Cinnamon Challenge

Cinnamon is known as a common culinary ingredient. A spicy yet softly sweet flavor that appears in a wide range of pastries and desserts. Though this spice can do more than add a unique flavor to food. It has a wide range of health benefits that are often overlooked. If this sounds interesting please read on.

Don't Count me out yet; A case for the Omega Juicer

Recently a new juicer, the Juisir, appeared on the market that has gotten the attention of many health enthusiasts who endorse juicing. The Omega Juicer seems to be in danger of falling behind, but before you trade up consider some of the drawbacks of the Juisir.

The Humble Sprouts

Sprouts are a highly nutritious food that can be added to salads, smoothies, and sandwiches. The only problem with them is that more people are not eating them, or realize that they are easy to prepare at home. While already grown sprouts are available at supermarkets and natural food stores, the better choice is home grown. Most people assume that this might be difficult because they associate sprouting with outdoor gardening. In truth all anyone needs to sprout is seeds, a glass jar and access to running water.

Brand New Vegan Frozen Pizza company launches in UK

Norwich-based One Planet Pizza has exceeded its crowdfunding goal of $24,400 by more than $7,000, becoming the UK’s first crowdfunded all-vegan company. The brand’s success stems from incorporating consumer engagement into its business model. “[We] want to fund [our] new venture through ‘veginvestment’ so it is ‘owned’ by the vegan community,” the company stated on its website. Funding from initial investors—ranging from $19 to $2,440—makes up 20 percent of the company’s equity.

Valhalla Bakery in Orlando, FL. IT'S VEGAN!!!

Here is a wonderful find. Valhalla Bakery! A vegan bakery in Orlando Florida. 

The brainchild of Celine Mariah Duvoisin. A 9 year veteran of supermarket chain Publix bakeries, Celine worked her way from Cake Decorator to Baker, Trainer, and Bakery Manager.

Vegan bodybuilding transforamtion

Ferdinand Beck is a Vegan YouTuber based in Berlin, Germany. He operates on social media under the name VEGAINS. He has developed a following sharing his weightlifting and bodybuilding progress on Instagram and Facebook. Visit him and say hello and watch his transformation video available on this page.

Container Grown Mango!

Enjoy one of the world's most delicious fruits, fresh picked off the tree, anywhere. Grow Mango in containers.

Known as the king of fruits, the mango tree grows in the warm tropical climate, not winter hardy and dies in the temperature below 30 F (-1). Usually, it requires a lot of space to grow. But if you’re short of space or living in a colder zone where growing a mango tree on the ground is impossible. Growing mango tree in a container can be an option.

Hot Vegan Dudes!

Share this list with anyone who has dismissed vegan plant based nutrition as a diet trend for women. They will have a change of heart after seeing this list. These men are athletes, models and bodybuilders, and do it all powered by plant food. Have a look at these men and enjoy these stunning vegan specimens, and feel free to reach out and say hi. Be warned though, some of these guys are married.

Vegan actor Matt Lauria got in fighting shape for Kingdom

Matt Lauria was unfamiliar with the world of mixed martial arts before he was cast to portray fighter Ryan Wheeler on the MMA drama Kingdom. And while no stranger to playing an athlete, having starred on Friday Night Lights, nothing could prepare him for the level of physicality required for the role. On top of that, less than a year earlier Lauria made the decision to go vegan, which meant throwing away all of his preconceptions about weight gaining.

Telsa Motors is now Vegan!

Not quite but they have come very close. Overnight, Tesla made some changes to their available options, making some options standard, and notably eliminating one thing: leather seats. As of now, Tesla only sells vegan seats.

Vegan Bodybuilders Win 32 Medals at 2017 Fit Games

Vegan nonprofit bodybuilding organization PlantBuilt collectively won 32 medals during the 2017 Naturally Fit Games in Austin, TX last Saturday. The games welcomed 1000 total participants—39 of whom included PlantBuilt’s entrants—who were challenged in various fitness events including kettlebell, powerlifting, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and CrossFit. In addition to winning 32 medals—

Reigning USA Boxing champion is a Vegan!?

Cam F. Awesome, American amateur boxer, best known for winning the U.S. title in 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2014 and the Golden Gloves in 2009, 2011 and 2013 at super heavyweight is a Vegan.

Vegan School Lunches in USA

School lunches in the United States has been a heavy subject for years. The criticism is typically that they lack healthy items for children to eat. Moreover these school lunch items may be contributing to childhood obesity and even diabetes. American dairy farmers have been rallying hard insisting that dairy and beef products are healthy nutrient dense foods. Though one must wonder if they are really protecting their financial interests rather than the health of Americas youth.

Coconut Monkey Slavery!?

As crazy as the title may sound this is a real issue. Some of the coconut farms in tropical regions employ the use of trained monkeys to climb trees and harvest coconuts. The farmers frequently work these monkeys ragged. They are treated inhumanely and beaten for being disobedient. They are fed sweet tasting caffeinated drinks so that they are more energized and farmers can get more work out of them.

Brazil Launches Program That Will Serve Millions of Vegan School Lunches to Kids!

Great news about the school lunch issue comes from Brazil, where schools in three cities will serve 140,000 vegan meals per week! Officials in Várzea Grande, Cuiabá, and Sao Gonçalo have publicly committed to serving school children one plant-based meal every week at city-run schools.

Pamela Anderson propositions a Mississippi polititian

Lumumba & Anderson

Actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson reached out to the newly elected Mayor of Jackson Mississippi Chokwe Antar Lumumba. In an open letter congratulating Lumumba, Anderson noted that Jackson had been named the fattest city in the world.

Vegan Vending Machine?

leCupboard meal sample

A new company, leCupboard, has created an incredible innovation to the vending machine. A smart vending machine that dispenses healthy plant based meals and snacks. Founded in San Francisco, CA by Lamiaa Bounahmidi this new business model hopes to make healthy plant based meals available in high traffic food deserts.

Soy Free Tofu!?

Vegans are all very familiar with Tofu. A great meat replacement and traditional Asian food. Unfortunately there has been some negative press surrounding soya, the primary substance of tofu. and this new bad reputation has dissuaded consumption of the old wholesome bean. Moreover soya may trigger allergic reactions and digestive problems in some. So what should someone do when in search of a healthy alternative to meat? Consider the Chickpea, also known as the Garbanzo bean.

The everlasting controversy of the word "milk"

Non-dairy milk subsitute bevereges have officially gone mainstream. Almond milk, rice milk, cashew milk and the one that started it all, soy milk. Though now things have gotten serious as the dairy industry is trying hard to lay sole claim to the term "milk." Typically they claim concerns about consumers becoming confused about what is and is not milk.

More than skin deep

Upon first impulse most will thoughtlessly discard the peels of their banana, and justifiably so. What many don't realize is the skin holds a host of nutritional benefits that do not belong in the rubbish. Even better this goes for more than just bananas.

Sweet Potato Juice!

Why is juicing so good for a healthy body? Juicing makes all of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables readily available, easily and quickly digested and absorbed. You may already realize this but have you ever thought of juicing a sweet potato. Understandably many people have overlooked this vegetable considering that its so dense and starchy. Consider how effective it is to juice a carrot. But what is so great about the sweet potato?