NBA All-Star goes Vegan!

Point guard for the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, Damian Lillard has made quite the name for himself on the court, he was named NBA All-Star twice – and now Lillard is making a name for himself off the court too. The professional basketball star has been eating a vegan diet in the hopes of improving his game. Recently, Lillard was on The Late Late Show with James Cordon where he revealed he’s been eating plant-based for a whole week. Hey, you gotta start somewhere!

Amaranth Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Here is a wonderful baking recipe for Amaranth. Quick and easy with only a few ingredients its a vegan and gluten free version of a dessert favorite.

Power of Black Pepper

The king of spices known to offer a number of health benefits while providing an excellent depth of flavor to any dish. The use of black pepper in your diet helps to promote weight loss, aid indigestion, relieve cough and cold, and increase metabolism. After reading this you will be quicker to add this spice to your meals and even supplements. Read on to learn the power of black pepper.

The spice carries a huge host of health benefits. For starters a rich source of minerals like manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, zinc and vitamins like, riboflavin, vitamin C, K and B6. Black pepper has a high content of dietary fiber. Black pepper possesses a lot of antioxidants which facilitate cellular repair. This can prevent cancer and cardiovascular problems as well as prevent of signs premature aging .

Vegans with Appetites

This is a site that every new Vegan should get aquanted with. Victoria & Adam are Vegans with Appetites who travel extensively and share their exposure to international Vegan cuisine. Some of their finds include a vegan sushi spot in Warsaw Poland, vegan momo's in Nepal, and vegan by the slice focaccia pizza in Lisbon Portugal.

Halloween Candy 2017

Are you planning on going trick or treating this Halloween? Many vegans are aware that candy often contains that terrible gelatin. What's more there are a lot of candy brands that include dairy products like milk and whey. If you are getting ready for Halloween this year and don't want to compromise your vegan card keep this list handy when collecting this year's assortment of festive seasonal goodies.

Crunch Wrap Supreme: Vegan style

If you are like a lot of people who have made the commitment to their own health and gone Vegan, you may occasionally miss some junk food items made popular by fast food chains. In this case Tex-Mex. The popular Crunch Wrap Supreme is essentially a soft-shell taco sandwich. With this in mind it should be easy to create a vegan version. Follow this recipe, but feel free to substitute or add any of your favorite Tex-Mex seasonings and ingredients.

Kiwi Fruit! far more than you realize

First named the Chinese Gooseberry this fruit was first introduced to western cultivation in New Zealand in the early 1900's. The first major exports to major markets happened in the 1950's. Produce entrepreneur, Frieda Caplan, found the original name of the fruit unmarketable and pushed for a new name. As New Zealand was the site of Caplan's source for the fruit she had the idea to rename the fruit after the native Kiwi Bird, as the furry brown skin was similar to the bird's appearance. Thus the new band identity for the Kiwi Fruit was born. In the 1980's kiwi fruit experienced a rise in popularity and was shipped to many western countries like the United States. Despite the new popularity and unmistakable appearance of the kiwi fruit it still does not receive proper credit for its incredible health benefits.

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.