Nutrition

Tempeh is one of my favorite ingredients. It packs a crazy amount of protein for a vegan option. But there is some confusion when it comes to tempeh, probiotics, and … Read more

Okay, let’s do some myth busting: Vitamin B12 isn’t made by animals. It’s actually created by bacteria and their close microscopic cousin, archaea. But if bacteria make B12, why are … Read more

I’ll just start this post by saying: I love nutritional yeast. I put it on everything. Recently I started hearing about Brewer’s Yeast, too. At first, it seemed confusingly similar … Read more

The definition of constipation is when you have less than 3 bowel movements per week. After speaking with dozens of vegans about this, I’ve found that most vegans are actually … Read more

Butler Soy Curls are a vegan meat substitute that I’ve come to love. They’re essentially just dehydrated strips of soy protein. They taste great and are pretty easy to prepare. … Read more

Going vegan is pretty fun. The effect that healthy plant food has on your body and energy levels can be incredible. But one of the unexpected side effects for many … Read more

Every day, we come into contact with millions of germs. Thanks to our immune system, most of them don’t harm us. But what actually impacts the strength of our immune … Read more

Did you know that 80-90% of adult women have cellulite to some degree? It’s an extremely common condition—yet it’s incredibly frustrating for many. You may have tried several fixes for … Read more

It’s commonly believed that vegans lose the ability to ever eat meat, dairy, and eggs again. You may have heard horror stories of cheeseburgers giving ex-vegans diarrhea or making them … Read more

A vegan diet comes with many potential benefits, but only recently did I hear the theory that vegans actually get fewer mosquito bites. It piqued my interest, and I decided … Read more

I’ve been vegan for 13 years, and I’ve experienced the full range of stool consistency as I’ve altered my diet. I’ve also talked with dozens of vegans who had diarrhea, … Read more

Hey everyone. I’ve been recommending Nutriciously’s e-books on this blog for a while now, but I wanted to finally write a full post explaining why I love them so much. … Read more

I’ve had acne most of my life. I had it as a teenager eating meat and cheese, and then I had it as a vegan adult for over a decade. … Read more

Weight loss is one of the many benefits often listed for vegan diets. But in reality, a vegan diet doesn’t spur weight loss for everyone. It really comes down to … Read more

Pretty much everyone accepts that processed food is bad for you—especially processed sugar. But most people are far less suspicious of processed fat—that is, oil. However, there are some diets, … Read more

It can be scary sometimes, not knowing if you’re getting all the nutrients you should be getting in your diet. Especially as a vegan athlete, it makes sense to be … Read more

I’ve been vegan for almost 14 years. I love being vegan, and I believe in it. That said—I don’t buy into all the vegan propaganda out there. In this post, … Read more

Have you ever noticed our human eyesight is perfect at finding colorful fruit? Have you ever thought about how fruit smells so good to us that we make perfumes out … Read more

Calcium is essential for healthy bone growth, muscle function, nerve performance, and more. Since your calcium intake can be low on a vegan diet, I decided to compile a guide … Read more

Vitamin B12 is brain food. It helps us in so many ways and it’s considered an essential nutrient for a reason. As a vegan, I’ve been taking B12 for over … Read more