Nutrition

Last year, I went about a month eating a block of tofu every single day. It was pretty enjoyable, actually, and it seemed to help my strength training. But I … Read more

Gardein is one of the leading brands of so-called “fake meat” on the market today. They have a wide range of products, including plant-based jerky (!), along with veggies burgers, … Read more

With all the vegan health and weight loss transformations you see out there, some people assume all vegan food is healthy. But what about fake meats like vegan hot dogs? … Read more

A plant-based diet can transform your health when it’s done correctly. But that doesn’t mean every “vegan” alternative food is healthy. Today, let’s look at the popular vegan cheese brand … Read more

Nowadays, there are hundreds of veggie burgers on the market to choose from. But one of the most popular choices remains the classic Boca Burger. They’re advertised as a healthy … Read more

Eggs are a common ingredient in cakes and baked goods. But are there typically eggs in bread? Well, I’ve been avoiding eggs for 14 years as a vegan—and for this … Read more

Going vegan can result in different side effects for different people. While some people feel hungry all the time as a new vegan, others lose their appetite all together. Why … Read more

Acid reflux is one of the many conditions that a vegan diet is often touted for relieving. You can find success stories of vegans who say their GERD vanished on … Read more

Going vegan can come with surprises. Have you been noticing any changes in your bowel movements? If so, this is normal. As a vegan with 14 years of experience helping … Read more

I used to eat Larabars all the time. I’d buy them at airports and gas stations often. I loved their simple ingredients and how most flavors don’t have processed oil, … Read more

Did you know: Almost half of the world’s mangos are grown in one country… India. And the people of India have found more than a few ways to use mangos … Read more

We’ve all experienced it… You get on the scale in the morning, and somehow, your weight is up 3 pounds from yesterday. Luckily, it’s not 3 pounds of fat you … Read more

Everybody knows water is good for you—but sometimes, it just doesn’t sit right in your stomach. Whether this is an ongoing issue for you, or a recent development, let’s look … Read more

I remember a few times I got a stomach ache after eating green, unripe bananas. Later, I realized that more ripe bananas didn’t cause the same problem, so I made … Read more

Did you know that vegans naturally tend to eat ~600 calories less per day than meat-eaters? Yep. It’s no secret that a plant-based diet can help with healthy, sustainable weight-loss. … Read more

This is a huge frustration for ethical vegans: You’re trying to convince someone to go vegan… when they say they “can’t” for health reasons. It shuts down the conversation because … Read more

The Raw Til 4 lifestyle is a version of the high-carb vegan diet, which emphasizes eating a whole lot of fruit. But while this unique diet promises boundless energy and … Read more

Some people are amazed after they go vegan. They’re eating bigger portions… but they’re still losing weight. This is great if you want to slim down, but you might be … Read more

Brain fog is the general inability to access memories or perform cognitive tasks. It can feel like everything is hazy—or like you’re groggy, even though you’ve been awake all day. … Read more

Many people think omega-3 fats only come from fish—but this is not the case. Algae also contain omega-3 fats. And in fact, fish get all their omega-3s from algae originally. … Read more