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Tag: vegan nutrition
Healthy Carbs: 5 Ways to Include Them in Your Vegan Diet
Are you worried about carbohydrates in your vegan diet? Unless you eat like the average non-vegan American, you don’t need to be. Here are tips on how to choose healthy carbs.
Vegan For Her, by Ginny ‘The Vegan RD’ Messina & JL Fields (Book Review)
Do your New Year’s resolutions involve vegan eating? Do you happen to be a person of the lady persuasion? If so, you have only two choices: read this book or cheat yourself! Whether you’re a seasoned long-time plant eater or just stepping onto the vegan path, Vegan for Her offers a wealth of vital information for women interested in going (and staying!) healthfully vegan.
The Mother of All Grains for a Gluten-Free Rice Alternative
I don’t know about you, but all this news about arsenic in rice is a bummer for this gluten-free green diva! I LOVE rice, and it is the basis of most of the grain alternatives I’ve turned to to avoid gluten – ugh. Now, I realize that not ALL rice is laden with arsenic, but this is all a good lesson in not relying heavily on any one type of grain or food too heavily – moderation and variety are probably always key to balancing out some of the harmful effects of any one food.
Eating Vegan: Vegan Sports Nutrition
When thinking of making a transition to a healthier and cruelty-free vegan diet, one concern I often hear voiced, particularly in men, is whether or not a vegan diet can support muscle building and athletic performance.
New Study on Dairy and Nutrient Intakes: What’s Really Going On?
Does dairy really provide better nutrition than non-dairy sources of calcium?
Sauteed Zucchini with Toasted Chia Seeds (and health benefits of chia!)
Now we all know the wonders of flax, but chia is nutritionally superior to flax, soy and the like because it is the richest vegan source of Omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber.
Going Backpacking? 3 Reasons to Eat Vegan on the Trail
If you’re planning a multi-day backpacking trip, you may be wondering what you’re going to eat. It’s easy. Just eat vegan! Avoiding animal products is one of the best ways to lighten your load and stay healthy on the trail. Here are three reasons why.
The Health and Beauty Benefits Of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is one of the most important vitamins responsible for our health and beauty. Discover what this vitamin can do for you and how you can get your daily dose.
Eating Vegan: Fueling Your Workout
Endurance training requires a bit of a different balance of carbs, fats, and proteins. Here are some tips on how to eat vegan as an athlete!
The Vegan Food Pyramid
Sure, we’ve all seen the USDA food pyramid, but did you know that are several Vegan Food Pyramids out there, too?