Plant-Based Diet

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hannukah, Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, or Festivus, here is an essential gift list of ideas from stocking stuffers to more extravagant treats to give to the plant-based cook. Give Him the Brush A beautiful vegetable brush encourages getting all of those vegetable skins get clean, so you can eat them without peeling. This...

RECIPE OF THE DAY:  Vegan Snowflake Pull-Apart Bread FROM: @barbrafrenchvegan WHY WE LOVE IT: With only 6 ingredients, this bread is easy to make and looks like a beautiful work of art. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 2 hours Bake: 20-30 TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 6 MAKE IT FOR: A sweet treat to eat for breakfast with your hot cup of coffee. SPECIAL NOTE: Once y...

We love it when mainstream companies and known food makers embrace the meatless trend, since it's clearly done to bring more consumers into the plant-based movement. So when we saw the headline that Nestle was bringing out DiGiorno meatless pizza and Stouffer's lasagna as part of its next push, we were thrilled -- since most consumers trust these brands and will eat these meatless options from two

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Coffee Chia Overnight Oats FROM: @vegamelon WHY WE LOVE IT: This make-ahead breakfast is super convenient to grab on the go. It’s the perfect way to energize your morning and it tastes delightful! TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5, Pass Time: 2 Hours TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 7 MAKE IT FOR: Your on-the-go breakfast. S...

RECIPE OF THE DAY: MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 THE DISH: Tofu Bolongnese  FROM:  @vegamelon WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s the first snow day here in New York, and we want something warm and filling to eat for dinner. This comfort food dish is quick and easy--you will already have most of the ingredients at home.  TOTAL TIME...

Talk about a hidden gem, Croft Alley is a tiny, rustic cafe tucked, away on Melrose Alley in Los Angeles, which connects to the better known Melrose Avenue. It's almost like a speakeasy but for the lunch crowd. It's an unlikely cozy spot in the middle of the big city, and the minute you enter, you'll feel right at home. Thi...

RECIPE OF THE DAY: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 THE DISH: Peanut Butter Chia Oatmeal With Avocado Chocolate Mousse FROM: @myoatmealstories  WHY WE LOVE IT: This delicious sweet treat provides  important nutrients like healthy fats, fiber, protein, and magnesium from cacao powder. TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes...

We’re so obsessed with finding the best of everything—constantly Googling “best restaurant,” “best vacation spot,” “best computer”—yet so many of us settle for the runner-up Mediterranean diet when it comes to eating for our heart health.

RECIPE OF THE DAY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 THE DISH: One Pot Pasta Puttanesca   FROM: Natalie Penny @natalie.naturally WHY WE LOVE IT: It only takes 25 minutes to make this delicious masterpiece and under 2 minutes to clean up. This popular Italian dish is full of flavor and is perfect to make for larger groups.  TOTA...

Now that meatless burgers are going mainstream the question is, are they healthy? They may not be as healthy as a whole-food plant-based meal, but meat alternatives are a gateway food to more plant-based eating, which is a good thing.