If you’ve heard of raw vegan diets, you’re probably imagining huge piles of whole fruits, leafy greens, and tons of nuts. Raw foods are, by definition, not heated above 118F or 48C – proponents say this helps keep the enzymes, vitamins, and minerals of the food intact, as they…
This hard-to-pronounce ingredient is one of nature’s oldest and most potent superfoods. Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae and just happens to be one of the most nutrient-dense superfoods on our planet. If the word “microalgae” has you imagining something slimy pulled out of a…
It’s no secret that green tea is a health food. Nearly everyone from bodybuilders to dieticians tout the benefits of this beverage. It seems as though there is no part of the body that does not benefit from a dose of green tea! Not a fan of tea? Don’t worry – the benefits of green tea are not confined to your mug!
Of all the supplements in veganism, B12 is hands-down the most hot-button issue within the community. Can we get it from plants alone? Do we need to supplement? Does it compromise the validity of a vegan diet? This small but very important nutrient reveals a lot of…
Multivitamins are a great supplement to a vegan diet rich in whole foods. But as necessary as they are, they can sometimes be unpleasant. Some vegan multivitamins are big, chalky, and hard to swallow. It doesn’t have to be! Remember when you were a little kid and looked forward to taking your vitamins?
Vitamin D’s claim to fame is the role it plays in bone health – its main function is helping our body absorb calcium, which makes our bones stronger. Without enough Vitamin D, our bones absorb little calcium, which can make them susceptible to breaks and…