As you probably know, vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and protective plant compounds, but did you know that you can get more nutrition from vegetables if you pair them with two simple additions? This is ...
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Reader Question: Do you know of condiments or sauces without oil?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: I've boarded the plant-based struggle bus, and I'd really like to get off at the next stop. I'm hoping you can help! I started to slowly ...
Beware of Fake Science Selling Wellness
This is a summary of a recent New York Times article titled "How Fake Science Sells Wellness." The Times offers 10 free articles a month for non-subscribers and a $1.00/week "welcome" offer for one year. This ...
Tofu: A Versatile Plant Protein
The popularity of plant-based diets has soared, especially for people eating a plant-based, vegan diet, and tofu has emerged as a versatile, nutrient-rich staple for those seeking a wholesome alternative to animal ...
Plant-Based Guide to Healthy Carbs
There was a time when carbohydrates were vilified... oh wait, it's still happening in 2021. But this is a complex topic and one that's confused dieters for ages. If you don't understand just what carbohydrates are, ...
Is Microwaving Bad?
People are not always happy to see that I suggest microwaving in some recipes. There are other cooking options and, of course, people can choose to cook another way. However, I thought it important to cover this ...
Worried About Vitamin B12? Why You’ll Want to Supplement
(Updated 08-10-26) Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect both plant-based and non-plant-based eaters, although the reasons may differ. People eating a vegan or fully plant-based diet need to pay particular ...
Should Vegans Be Taking Supplements? And Which Ones?
Plant-Based Cooking spoke with sports nutritionist Susan Levin, director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Founded by plant-based pioneer Dr. Neal Barnard, PCRM is a ...
The Trusted Plantricious Certified Seal
If you're confused about what to eat on a whole-food plant-based diet because there seem to be so many different takes on it, look for the Plantricious label to help clarify things. Find Recipes on ...
5 Tips for Happy, Healthy Plant-Based Kids (and Parents!)
If you’re loving your plant-based diet, you’re probably wanting to share it with your kids. Of course, you want to have them be as enthusiastic about this healthy lifestyle as you are! When we see the ...
Can You Raise Healthy Kids on a Plant-Based Diet?
Whether you’re new to a whole food, plant-based diet or have been whole food plant-based for a long time, you may have some questions and concerns when it comes to raising plant-based kids. After all, the dietary ...
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation sometimes gets a bad rap, but it is an important part of your body’s defense. It helps you fight off infections and heal from injuries. The main concern is chronic inflammation. This type of ...
Coconut Sugar and Evaporated Cane Juice: Health Foods or Hype?
In our last Plant-Based Cooking "sugar" article, "Two Healthy Sweeteners You Need to Know About," (fourth in my series on sweeteners), we discovered that two relatively uncommon natural sweeteners, date sugar and ...
Fight Sugar Cravings with Plant-Based Nutrition
Sugar Cravings Can Be a Sign of Mineral Deficiencies (This is the second in a series of articles on the perils of added sugar. Be sure to check out the first article, “12 Tips for Avoiding Added Sugar On A ...
12 Tips for Avoiding Added Sugar On A Plant-Based Vegan Diet
(This is the first in a series of articles on the perils of added sugar. Be sure to check out the second article, “Fighting Sugar Cravings with Plant-Based Nutrition”). Sugar is one of the hardest things ...
