Imagine my surprise when I found out that table salts – even the kosher salt I used to season my soups and curries, and bring out the natural sweetness of roasted veggies – is one of the most processed foods you can buy. In this article we get into differences between…
When I started my new job, it seemed as though there simply weren’t enough hours in the day. Leaving for work before the sun came up and getting home well after sunset, the last thing I wanted to think about at night was what I was going to make for breakfast and lunch the next day.
When it comes down to it, vegetarian and vegan diets are pretty similar – in fact, they’re a lot like rectangles and squares. Remember back in grade school, learning about shapes? Maybe your teacher was like mine and taught you that all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares.
The importance of vitamin B12 in every diet cannot be overstated. Not only does this vital nutrient carry out a lot of important tasks within your body, but the deficiency in this vitamin can cause serious, sometimes fatal side effects. Because plant-based foods do not provide adequate amounts of B12…
Zinc is an unsung hero of the human body. Without getting much recognition from nutritionists and the food marketing world, zinc plays a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy. Responsible for healing wounds, our perceptions of taste and smell, the creation of…
For women and babies who are able, breastfeeding has long been recommended by doctors as the optimal way of nourishing your child. Vegan moms who want to breastfeed are encouraged to do so – it’s in line with the lifestyle, as we discuss at length in this article…