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Education and Inspiration For The Vegan Food Revolution
Seven Important Things Every Newbie Vegan or Vegetarian Should Know
Are you new to the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle? If so you probably have lots of questions. I know I did. “What can I eat? Will I miss out on eating my favorite dishes? What ingredients should I buy? But change is hard! ” To make your vegetarian lifestyle work for your real world life you’ll
Why You Shouldn’t Get Down On Yourself
Do you blame yourself for your current state of not eating the way you should, or exercising the way you should, or not cleaning up your act in some fashion? If you do you are not alone. Many of us have the tendency to blame ourselves, feel bad about ourselves, and therefore endure feelings of
Beyonce And The Vegan Police
Last week Beyonce announced on Good Morning America that she is vegan. The segment included a video of her describing why she is eating a plant-based diet. She talked about how she has struggled with weight and finding a diet that actually works for her. She said eating vegan has helped her keep the weight off. In
The Question Of Protein
Protein is one of the biggest concerns people have when it comes to a vegan or raw vegan diet. “Where do you get your protein?” is the most often heard question people ask. We have talked about this before but I thought it was worth revisiting because it has been a while since Dr. Opare’s
Fighting For Food Justice
Recent news events and headlines shine the light on the injustices black folks face here in the US. The #BlackLivesMatter movement is calling for a change. As horrifying and maddening as these incidents are, they are only the tip of the iceberg in the ongoing and systematic disregard for the rights and needs of the brown and black
But It Doesn’t Taste The Same!
I have talked about this before but this is a real issue for many new vegetarians so I want to focus on it again. That is the issue of “But it doesn’t taste like it used to.” One of the biggest changes I had to make mentally when I became a vegan was that I
Black Vegan: Bryant Terry
Today I am pleased to share a recent interview I did with author Bryant Terry. Bryant is: “A national leader in the movement to promote healthy eating, BRYANT TERRY is the author of The Inspired Vegan and the critically acclaimed Vegan Soul Kitchen. Along with Anna Lappe, Bryant co‐authored Grub, which the New York Times called “ingenious.”
The Magic Of Spice
I love spices. They are the key to making satisfying healthy meals. Getting comfortable using and combining spices will make a big difference in the dishes you make. Spices come in fresh, dried, ground, roasted and smoked. Each form functions differently in recipes. It is difficult to know how to replace a whole form with
Are You A Yo-Yo Vegan?
We all know that eating healthy is important for losing weight, healing and getting off medications, and increasing our energy level. More and more of us are choosing a vegan lifestyle for optimal health. Unfortunately, many people struggle with an on again off diet, yo-yo-ing from healthy eating to out of control. Although you know how much
Vegan Meat Alternatives- Tofu, Tempeh, TVP and Seitan
There are several different meat alternatives that are often used in vegetarian meals. Not everyone uses them. We generally do not. But for especially those who are new to vegetarianism, meat alternatives can help during the transition. You can make your own meat alternatives or purchase prepared products. There are many brands and versions available.
How To Battle Food Addictions
Nana Kwaku and I are addicts. So are you! We all have addictions to food in some form or another. Many of the foods we eat and crave have an addictive nature. Sugar, salt and fat all activate our brains and our desire mechanisms. Food manufactures know this fact well and use that knowledge to their
Staying Vegan–What Do You Struggle With?
So it’s the New Year. I just spent the last month over indulging, as did many of you I bet. I was in my hometown of Chicago with my family for 2 ½ weeks to support a family member with post surgery recovery and I stayed through the holiday. I arrived back home to houseguests