(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”). One of the hardest things for many people to give up on a plant-based diet is sugar. It’s a rare person in our society who doesn’t…
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Plant-Based Meal Prep for Busy People: Five Tips to Keep You Cooking
Do your dreams of organizing and streamlining your plant-based meal prep always seem to fall short of your ideal? Is that lean, green, spotless plant-based cooking machine of a kitchen you’re trying to set up never quite getting up to speed? You are not alone! Many things, especially any kind of organization and time management,…
Does Organic Really Matter?
Some people swear by organics, while others couldn’t care less. Where do you fall on that spectrum? Are you someone who won’t even take a single bite out of a conventional apple because of concerns about pesticides or artificial waxes? Are you constantly reading labels and checking for organic certification symbols? Perhaps, on the other…
Aquafaba: The Hottest Ingredient
Are you a vegan foodie who stays up to date with the latest and greatest in plant-based trends? Well, whether that describes you or not, if you’re at all into the plant-based lifestyle I want to make sure you’re in the loop when it comes to aquafaba, which according to Bon Appetit magazine is today’s…
7 Tips for Sticking with a Plant-Based Diet
No matter where you are on your plant-based journey – whether you’ve been eating plant-based vegan for years or you’re just making the switch – there can be challenges and temptations to avoid all along the way. I know, because I’ve been there. To help you, I reflected on what little “tricks” have helped me…
Beginner’s Guide to Easy Plant-Based Vegan Meal Planning
Meal planning is often a significant challenge for those just starting out on a plant-based diet. In fact, according to my online survey of Plant-Based Cooking email subscribers, meal planning is the #1 challenge! Since meat is not the main event on a plant-based plate, people can tend to feel lost and not know where…
Gentle Lentils: Nutrition and Health Benefits
Lentils, a dietary staple of world cuisines such as Indian, Nepalese, Greek and Italian, are a wonderful and sometimes-overlooked plant-based food. Lentils come in many varieties ranging in color from black and various shades of brown to red, orange, yellow and slate green. As you can see below, there are many nutrition and health benefits…
How to Deal with Non-Plant-Based Vegan Family and Friends
It’s one of the most common dilemmas facing plant-based and vegan eaters, and a question I get all the time: How do I relate with my non-vegan partner and family members? What can I do to make sure I stay on track and even perhaps encourage my loved ones to follow me down the plant-based…
Plant-Based Runners Rick and Laura Bruess
There’s a myth that competitive athletes need meat and dairy to succeed, but according to long-time plant-based athletes, competitive runners Rick and Laura Bruess of Boulder, Colorado, nothing could be further from the truth. Rick, 58, and Laura, 57, told Plant-Based Cooking recently that they’re in good health and take no medications. Laura’s athletic achievements,…
How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer
There’s nothing worse than getting ready to prepare a delicious meal only to discover that the lettuce, kale, carrots or cauliflower that we need for our favorite recipe have long since gone south. Not only are our dinner plans soured, but now we’re likely upset because we’ve wasted what was perfectly good, perhaps even organic…
How to Stock Your Plant-Based Pantry
It may seem basic, but knowing how to stock your plant-based pantry with essentials is an important step to staying on a plant-based diet. Keeping a well-stock pantry leads to better meal planning and saves you time and effort, as well. You might find like I have, that eating pretty much the same thing over…
3 High-Protein Plant Foods You Need to Know About
These days it can seem like everyone is jumping on the high-protein bandwagon. In fact, some folks may even hesitate when it comes to adopting a healthy, whole foods vegan plant-based lifestyle due to concerns about getting enough vegan protein. You can rest assured, however, that whatever your reasons for needing abundant protein – whether…
Plant-Based Vegan Snacks: Your Easy How-To Guide
When it comes to snacking, Americans don’t mess around! According to the United States Department of Agriculture “Snacking Patterns of U.S. Adults” report, one-quarter of Americans’ daily calories now come from snacks. This is up considerably from years ago, and a whopping 97 percent of Americans are snacking regularly. Daily snacking has clearly become an…
Roasting Nuts and Seeds at Home
If you haven’t thought about it before, you might consider roasting your own nuts and seeds at home because store-bought nuts and seeds are typically coated with oil. When you make them at home you can skip the oil and dry roast them instead. Nuts are a powerhouse of nutrition. Studies have shown that if…
How to Save Money on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet
Plant-Based on a Budget Eating healthy gets a bad rap when it comes to cost sometimes – there’s a common belief that eating healthy is expensive, out of reach for average folks and that it’s basically a luxury that few can afford. But if we sidestep the hype and take a closer look, we’ll find…
