Plant-Based Eating

You might think edible gifts are a holiday highlight —everyone loves a homemade batch of Christmas cookies or peppermint bark.  I am a firm believer that a gift from the kitchen can be one of the best things to receive. This holiday season, I have a few plant-based treats up my sleeve that I think your friends/family will love, no matter their level of indulgence. Whethe...

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:  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 The Dish: Vegan Spelt Pizza With Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce and Zucchini FROM: @oatmeal_stories WHY WE LOVE IT: There are so many different ways to make a pizza but this one is the most unique and made with spelt which is high in fiber. ...

This piece in The New York Times does a great job of explaining that "plant-based" eating is often confused with vegan eating. Plant-based eaters are mostly motivated by a desire to be healthier whereas vegan lifestyle is born out of a concern for animal rights...

What We're Cooking This Weekend: Vegan Japanese Buddha Bowl FROM: @thelittleplantation WHY WE LOVE IT: It's a fun way to impress your friends with a protein-filled work of art. TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15-20 minutes Cook: 30-35 minutes TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 15 plus salt MAKE IT FOR: A protein-packed lunch or a healthy vegan replica of a traditional Japanese bento bowl. SPECI...

General Mills' owned Yoplait just announced that the company is launching a coconut-milk based yogurt under its Oui line of French-inspired yogurts, in four flavors: Vanilla, strawberry, mango, and raspberry, available in January. It's just one more case of major food companies embracing dairy and meat alternatives as a way of serving a growing consumer-based that is eager to eat less animal fat a

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...

I have a few simple tricks I use, to feel my best and look more bathing suit ready, by slimming down and toning up -- fast. It's easier than you think if you stay focused on that pool image, and commit to a few simple food swaps and get active daily.

The snow had fallen, leaving the city streets wet, slick and cold. After a long workday, my old pre-plant-based self would have picked up or ordered in hearty cheesy penne pasta, a with chicken or turkey meatballs to add protein to the meal. I w...