Katy is a freelance food, business, and travel writer currently based in Omaha, Nebraska, US. Katy is a contributing writer and content creator for a variety of print and digital outlets.
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The 13 Best Places to Eat Vegan in Chicago, Illinois
The Windy City is known for many things: World-class museums, all the dive bars, dedicated sports fans, a certain Great Lake, deep-dish pizza, and so much more. Surprisingly, this Midwestern gem also deserves some accolades for its plant-based food scene. Below we've r...
How to Make an Acai Bowl That Isn’t a Calorie Bomb, From a Nutritionist
When you head to your favorite acai place in search of a healthy breakfast or snack, you may be walking into a veritable candy store, since the average 16-ounce acai bowl from a juice place has 630 calories, 80 grams of carbs, 41 grams of sugar, and 34 grams of fat...
Try These 11 Easy Plant-Based Swaps for Meat and Dairy, Says a Nutritionist
When you're trying to cut out meat and dairy, one easy way is to find plant-based swaps for some of your favorite items like Ricotta cheese. We asked Sheri Vettel, a Registered Dietician at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, to explain the benefits of making these strategic swaps, then recommend plant-based choices for your long-term health goals...
The 5 Best Vegan Cookbooks To Cook Your Way Through Quarantine
It’s no surprise that more and more people are cooking at home throughout the coronavirus pandemic: The simple act of cooking and sharing a meal has become a way to feel normal and connected during stressful times. With more people opening up to a plant-based way of life and growing increasingly wary of the current status of the meat industry, vegan options are on the rise.
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Eat These 20 Plant-Based Foods to Help Boost Your Body’s Immunity
The proper function of the body’s immune system relies on hundreds of factors, including predetermined ones like genes as well as controllable pieces of the puzzle such as sleep, hygiene, and stress levels. One important key aspect that we can control is our diet, specifically by focusing on a nutritious plant-based diet full of antioxidants and vitamins. We interviewed Hannah Ho...