Miriam Porter is an award-winning Canadian journalist with thousands of published articles in newspapers, magazines, and websites. These days Miriam's writing focus is social justice issues, eco-travel, and veganism as it relates to animal rights, food, fashion and lifestyle.
Miriam Porter
Trader Joes Cauliflower Crisps
Trader Joe's did it again with their unique gluten-free Cauliflower Crisps. These rounds are super thin and surprisingly crunchy – perfect to dunk into hummus or load them up with dairy-free cheese. They taste healthy and smell great and the texture is spot on with no after-taste.
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Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Sea Salt
You'll love these chips, made with only five ingredients they use cassava flour which is gluten and grain-free. They are light, fresh, and crispy with just the right amount of sea salt. Their texture is spot on with a clean aftertaste and nothing lingers...
Love Corn Habanero Chilli
If you love spicy snacks, you will be obsessed with Love Corn's Habanero Chilli flavor. Consider yourself warned, these corn nuts are fiery. As soon as you open the bag, the smell of corn and spice is strong. These savory roasted kernels is packed with flavor, crunchy, and (made with just four ingredients) they taste healthy. Order a ...
Forager Project Leafy Green Vegetable Chips
The moment you open the Leafy Green Vegetable Chips bag you can smell the spices and see the seeds and grains in each chip. They are certified vegan and super crunchy with an enjoyable texture. They taste healthy and full of goodness. The Chee...
The 7 Best Plant-Based and Gluten-Free Pre-Packaged Snacks to Buy Now
The gluten-free trend is nothing new, and ever since Gwyneth Paltrow authored a gluten-free cookbook back in 2015, the market for gluten-free snacks has become bigger every year. The end result is that now when you walk into most mainstream markets you will find an ever-growing selection of brands entering the gluten-free snack category with their own unique options directed at those who are glute
Want More Energy? Here Are 7 Healthy Foods That Boost Productivity
In light of the stress caused by the pandemic, most of us can agree that we frequently feel uninspired, low on energy, and sometimes experience brain fog. Keeping energy levels high depends on the quality of food you're eating. Whole, plant-based foods are converted to long-lasting energy that you can burn all day long, whereas simple carbs are quickly burned and may cause you to crash early on in
The 11 Best Store-Bought Desserts That Are Plant-Based and Gluten-Free
More and more people are adopting a diet free of gluten for a number of reasons, either to treat diseases like Celiac which gluten triggers chronic inflammation, or as a way to shed processed foods from your diet and perhaps lose weight. Gluten-f...
4 Quick and Healthy Plant-Based Recipes to Make in Your Air Fryer
My friend recently bought me an air fryer as a surprise gift and at first, I wasn’t even sure if I wanted it. I know, I know, what was I thinking? I had heard the hype and it sounded great in theory, but I was hesitant about welcoming a new appliance into my already small condo-sized kitchen. I me...
12 Best Gifts for the Busy Parent, Who’s Plant-Based or Just Wants to Eat Healthy
The holidays are going to look a bit different this year due to the pandemic but you can still plan a holiday Zoom, chat on the phone or mail a card or send the perfect, thoughtful, upbeat "just-what-they-needed" gift. If there are busy parents on your list who love to eat healthy, or who are leaning into a plant-based approach (or are fully vegan), here is a list of great gift ideas, ra
13 Delicious Vegan Halloween Candies and Treats
Autumn has arrived and the crispness in the air and stunning changing leaves symbolize that it's time to start baking all things pumpkin and carving Jack-O’- Lanterns. Whether you choose to indulge in traditional, accidentally-vegan sugary delicacies or opt for healthier versions of old-school favorites, there is something for everyone. Trick-or-treating l...