Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Imagine if you opened your closet every morning and these were the options for your work attire. You’d see the repeated choices, grab a set, and be on your way. Rather than spending time and
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Quinoa Cooking: Rinsing, Oil-Free Toasting, and How to Know When It’s Done
Here are the basic tips for choosing, cooking, and using quinoa in your plant-based recipes. Oil-free toasting tips. Ways to enjoy this gluten-free vegan whole grain.
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Plant-Based 101: What is a Plant-Based Diet?
There are many reasons to try a plant-based diet. All of them are good motivation. It’s a big first step to acknowledge that you want to change. But how do you do it?
This is your guide to Plant-Based 101. Learn the basics on how to change, what to eat, and some easy recipes to get you started.
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Irish Cooking and St. Patrick’s Day Healthy Vegan Recipes
For St. Patrick’s Day, plant-based versions of favorite Irish recipes. Easy and budget-friendly. Enjoy these oil-free vegan recipes any time of the year.
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Indian and Italian Cuisines: 6 Things you Already Know about Italian Food Can Help you Understand Indian Cuisine
“Nobody Can Be an Expert on Indian Food” — Madhur Jaffrey When it comes to Indian cuisine, it can be quite confusing. Many of us simply aren’t used to 5 different types of Masala, and a typical Indian menu can be quite overwhelming. However, many of us can understand the basics of Italian cuisine. We’ve
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How to Make the Ultimate Vegan Salad: 4 Chef’s Tips for Delicious, Healthy Oil-Free Flavor
Salads are a big part of a healthy, plant-based diet. Yet, you want to make delicious, interesting salads. Some boring lettuce and cucumber just won’t do. I’ve put together my Chef’s Tips for creating the best vegan salads. Plus, some hints on making the ultimate oil-free salad dressing. No more boring salads!
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Is 90% Good Enough? What we can learn from the Reducetarian Approach and Blue Zones about Vegan Diets
Is 90% Good Enough? Sometimes the idea of a 100% vegan diet can seem so overwhelming that it detracts us from the big picture. The all-or-nothing approach might appeal to some, especially those of us who thrive off of extremes and set boundaries. However, the totally plant-based lifestyle is foreign to our traditional Standard American
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4 Easy Healthy Vegan Snacks in Less Than 5 Minutes: Round Two
Are you short on time but need something healthy to eat? Are you looking for an easy snack that you can grab on the way to work or before heading to the gym? It’s Round Two of my easy snack. Here are 4 healthy snacks that are ready in less than 5 minutes. In Round
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4 Easy Healthy Vegan Snacks in Less Than 5 Minutes
Are you short on time but need something healthy to eat? Are you looking for an easy snack that you can grab on the way to work or before heading to the gym? Here are 4 healthy snacks that are ready in less than 5 minutes. Don’t be fooled, though, this more than just hummus