The Amazing and Ancient Amaranth

Here is another nutritious grain alternative. Hearty and filled with a host of vital nutrients Amaranth is claimed to have been revered by the Ancient Aztecs. With the texture quality of a grain Amaranth is incredibly versatile and can be adapted to a wide range of meals. A source of fiber protein and iron, Amaranth is also gluten free. Very similar to the popular Quinoa in nutritional profile the texture of Amaranth is very different. Amaranth holds more starch so it can be very thick lending to a more robust fuller flavor.

Tame meat cravings

When transitioning to plant-based, vegan nutrition many people struggle with getting away from animal based foods, specifically various meats. This craving often unfortunately causes people to give up on being vegan. Though it is important to understand how this craving functions in order to break through this nutritional barrier. 

The Sweet taste of Chick-Peas

You're probably already a pro at sneaking good-for-you ingredients into your treats, whether it's adding kale to your cocktail, cucumber to your ice pops, or zucchini to your chocolate cake. The next step? Making desserts out of chickpeas.

A case for Millet

As people search for healthy sources of nourishment in the form of grains may they have sought out the popular Quinoa. Though Quinoa has a great nutrient profile it can be very expensive. It is mostly grown in South America, where it is native, and its transported a great distance into the northern hemisphere for retail. The increased demand for the crop has created other problems for the local farming communities that harvest the grain for profit. So what other options are there exactly.

How to Eat Vegan for a Week (at Trader Joe’s) With Only $20

This week I decided to see just how much food I could get for $20 at Trader Joe’s. Since this grocery chain is nationwide, there’s a pretty good chance you have one near you. Below, I list what I bought (obviously) but also how I think it could be used in different meals, assuming you have some oil and a few spices or sauces in the house.

Tony Horton To remain Vegan indefinately

The fitness celebrity is drinking vegan protein shakes and has eliminated animal products in the pursuit of ultimate health and wellness.

Founder of extreme fitness program P90X Tony Horton has been following a vegan diet for more than two weeks. “I’m in the midst of a little vegan experiment,” Horton announced last week via a video on Instagram. Horton revealed he committed to follow a vegan diet for two weeks but chose to extend his “experiment” indefinitely. “So far so good,” Horton said. “I feel amazing!”

What about B12?

Frequently people who choose to become Vegan are faced with the question of vitamin B12. This is a serious issue because B12 is needed for proper brain and nervous system health and development. Many who oppose exclusive plant based nutrition think they have found a figurative Achilles heel in Vegan nutrition.

Seafood for Vegans

The ancestor of nearly all plant life in the world, algae has proven itself to be a remarkable organism. Scientific research has proven that algaes and sea plants have many uses such as atmospheric reduction of carbon emissions in the atmosphere, useful oil production and even the promise as an alternative to fossil fuels. A more incredible application for sea vegetables is as a food source. Algae is loaded with an abundance of valuable nutrients like protein and iron. Since it so easy to produce many sea vegetables they are more sustainable than many other available food crops.

As a crop algae for example is twenty times more productive than other crops grown on land. Algae reproduces rapidly doubling in volume every 24 hours. All the plant essentially needs is access to carbon dioxide, sunlight and a water medium to grow in. These plants are are available whole and in supplement form. This food source can be very beneficial to people who are trying to maintain plant based nutrition. These seaweeds contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals as well. Also seaweeds are a source of Iodine which is vital to a healthy well functioning thyroid gland. Have a look at this variety list of seaweeds, and algeas. This is sure to lead to new options to build better vegan nutrition.

The Vegan Mafia

Whenever Ryan Bethencourt meets a promising start-up making an alternative to animal products, he knows who to call.

The "vegan mafia" is a group of powerful vegans across the country who fund start-ups, and try to wean people from their dependence on animal products.

"There's a whole community of us that are building and funding vegan companies," said Bethencourt, himself a longtime vegan, who runs a bio-tech accelerator called IndieBio.

Convincing a Loved one to stop eating meat

For vegan people, being in a relation ship with someone who enjoys meat can be difficult. Many of the ethical decisions that come with being vegan can be difficult to reconcile when a loved one enjoys something that a vegan sees as a vice. Many attempt to convince their romantic partner to transition to plant based eating. This frequently is unsuccessful and causes relationship problems so for those who make this attempt. Here writer Joe Loria shares his experience convincing his boyfriend to stop eating meat.

by CHLOE hopes to be the new Vegan burger standard

Started by vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli, by CHLOE is a growing chain of burger restaurants. Coscarelli came to fame after appearing on the Food Network cooking competition television program Cupcake Wars as a vegan chef and won. Moving onto opening the by CHLOE restaurants, she started in New York City and moved onto  Los Angeles.

Ever had Vegan Tartar sauce?

Vegan Tartar Sauce: now you can have your favorite in a plant based and gluten free way. No, in four ways. You will want to put these on everything think salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, or sometimes you just wanna grab your spoon and eat it all up plain your way. That’s not a big deal you have so many flavors to choose from.

Hin Chun Chui Vegan competitive bodybuilder

Bodybuilder Hin Chun Chui, 2016 champion of the Hong Kong Body Building Tournament Youth Group, is among that small group. This year he achieved second place at the 2017 YOT Bodybuilding Open Competition (a men’s sports model category). The athlete, who trains around five hours daily, stopped eating meat and animal by-products three years ago after having a nightmare about chickens and learning about inhumane animal farming practices.

Redskins Offensive Tackle Trent Williams goes Vegan

RICHMOND, Virginia -- Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams does not sit in the cafeteria and gaze at teammates’ trays or get wistful as he smells what’s being cooked. When Williams sits down to another vegan meal, he’s not fighting an urge to push his plate aside and dive into one that includes meat.

Vegan Queso Recipe

Vegan Queso Makes 2 cups

Here is what you'll need!

VegReady: New Vegan meal delivery service

A new company is has created a vegan meal delivery service, VegReady. These meals are delivered in reusable pizza boxes and arrive ready to eat, no need to cook, defrost or even refrigerate. The meals are pasteurized and shelf stable so they can be eaten anytime and stored at room temperature.

Dairy battles Non-Dairy milk over retail space

Dairy-free is more popular than ever, from milk, to cheese, to ice cream! It’s no wonder when you consider the amazing variety of delicious vegan options available nationwide, and the growing consumer awareness of the cruelty behind every carton of milk.

In fact, as consumers ditch dairy, the industry is left crying over spilled milk — literally dumping millions of gallons of milk down the drain and dropping milk suppliers.

Jaden Smith vs. Just Mayo

A bottled water startup co-founded by teen heartthrob Jaden Smith is suing Hampton Creek Inc. over a trademark dispute. The suit could jeopardize the Just Mayo maker’s efforts to reform its image after a long year of scandals.

Animals threatened by Vegans?

The Vegan Mythbusting series uses science to debunk propaganda against veganism.

As a vegan, I’ve often heard the refrain that animals are killed when plant food is harvested – effectively, animal consumers indicate that vegans eat food whose production involves wholesale slaughter of small wildlife that lives on farms. And, as they argue, since harvesting grain kills a lot of rats, fawns and nestlings, and slaughtering a cow kills only one animal, vegans are responsible for more animal cruelty than meat eaters are.