Stay Vegan while traveling

If you're among the estimated 8 million vegetarians and 1 million vegans in the United States, don't think that you have to stick close to home to maintain a plant-based diet. A growing number of resources online and on the ground, as well as changes in the hospitality industry, are making veg-friendly travel easier than ever before.

Becoming a Vegan

“I want to go Vegan but...” This phrase has been appearing in increased abundance lately, especially after the release of the sensational documentary, What the Health. People are more aware than ever that their nutritional choices have a direct effect on their health, and quality of life. People feel highly overwhelmed and confused about nutrition because there is a lot of false information in circulation. People really want to become vegan but they may assume its unattainable or beyond their means. If you are reading this and ready for some practical advise advice and guidance this article may usher in a huge change for you. Becoming vegan. Easier said than done? More like, easier to do than you think.

"I can't live without Cheese..."and here is why

But, I could never give up cheese...This is a typical remark made by people who are interested in plant based nutrition. Unfortunately it is also a major obstacle for many to become vegan. What people don't understand is that cheese creates an actual addiction in people. Milk contains a protein called casein that breaks apart during digestion and releases opiates called casomorphins.

Healthy Meals in Jars

Looking for healthy, convenient, quick meals? This article may be a game changer for you. All it will take is some glass jars. You may have seen some pretty posts online of salads piled up in jars like layers of lasagna. This is a new approach to meal prep that is proving very convenient. What is even better is how easy it is to do and can be done with just about any kind of meal. 

Almond Milk Nutrition - Easier Cheaper and on Demand

Soya Milk, Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, or even Hemp, or Oat milks the list goes on and on. An essential of all Vegans, plant-based milks are delicious, softly flavorful and a superior choice to dairy milk. People may have their preferred brand when they go grocery shopping, but ever try making it yourself? Plant-based milks bought at the store can be costly, typically three dollars and change. Also, most brands use preservatives to keep their product shelf stable. Homemade plant milk is easy to make has no questionable ingredients.

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.