Collagen from Plants

Collagen is a long chain amino acid protein that is highly abundant in the human body. It is present in the skin, bones, hair and nails. It provides elasticity to skin, makes hair stronger, and reinforces connective tissues. Moreover healthy production of collagen helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sustains youthful looking skin. Collagen is also found in the walls of the intestines and therefore benefits good digestion. Collagen benefits the strength of cartilage joints throughout the body. With all of the health benefits offered by collagen it is fortunate that there are many plant based foods that enhance the body’s ability to make its own collagen.

Homemade Vegan Bean Pie

Made popular by Elijah Muhammad of the nation of Islam in his book How to eat to Live.This pie is not only sweet and filling but is also offers a healthy amount of protein and fiber. Here is a great easy recipe that should satisfy a sweet tooth.

Toad Style Vegan

Deep in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn this eatery’s name is a reference to the 1978 cult classic martial arts film Five Deadly Venoms. Nestled among barber shops and bodegas this place might be easy to overlook. Within is a funky decor of vintage martial arts movie posters and an old fashioned arcade machine in the corner. Started by three friends, Toad style was opened with the goal of providing quality foods to people in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood at affordable prices. They also wanted to prove that these kinds of foods can be made without using animal products.

Incredible Moringa

Originally a native to the Himalayan foothills, Moringa is well known as a native herb of northern India. Though this plant has been a part of Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years Moringa is only starting to gain recognition for its wide range of health benefits. Still rising in popularity the plant is now becoming more mainstream. As it turns out this plant contains a powerful abundance of antioxidants. Considered to be highly nutritious as the plant also offers many vitamins and minerals. Moreover it is revered for its anti-inflammatory antibiotic and adaptogenic qualities.

The Humble Dandelion

Despite being dismissed as a weed Dandelion is an incredibly healthy plant. From flower to leaves and roots the wildflower offers a wide range of health benefits and every part of the plant is edible. Even better as the Dandelion can be found in nearly all parts of the world, it is easy to find and can be foraged wild and even grown indoors.

Vegan Ravioli

Ready for a fun, from scratch pasta recipe? This recipe is not only vegan but also gluten free. Try this homemade recipe for ravioli that is far healthier than anything you will find in those chef cans.

Vegan in Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland may not spring to mind when thinking of vegan cuisine, but in the last few years the East European city has seen a near explosion in plant based eateries. The turning point for all of this might have been in the year 2013 when a major Warsaw newspaper held a poll for the best local burger establishment in the city. Krowarzywa, a vegan burger restaurant, ranked the highest winning the poll. What is more remarkable is this ranking put Krowarzywa up against other meat based burger establishments and beat them all. This caused a surge in popularity for Krowarzywa as many citizens wanted to visit and try the burgers for themselves. This incident totally changed the local perception about vegan food and more vegan restaurants started to rapidly appear in Warsaw.

Upside Down Tomato Planter

Ever seen one of these sold on TV? The Topsey Turvey upside down tomato planter experienced a high amount of popularity for a couple of years. A great innovation for growing fresh produce at home from seed. The reason why these specialized planters work so well is the vertical inversion of the plant allows roots to grow upward to the soil surface. This creates ease of access for water contact with the roots facilitating better fuller, faster, plant growth.

Homemade Apple Cider

Apple Cider is a delicious beverage made from the common highly regarded fruit, the apple. Typically enjoyed in the fall months it is often served warm to off set the cooling weather. A better way to enjoy this sweet fruity drink is to make it at home from scratch. Fortunately this drink is easy to make at home, all it requires are some simple household appliances.