You can make the best, plant-based dressings ever in your own kitchen, with just a few ingredients. This rich, flavorful, healthy, vegan Spicy Peanut dressing is filled with the flavors of peanut butter, coconut, soy, ginger, garlic, and green curry paste. Mix it up to serve over a salad or grain bowl; marinate tofu or …
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A recent study found that the Dietary Guidelines in the US is linked with a higher carbon footprint compared to other guidelines. The reason why? Too much animal protein. Keep reading to find out what diet is the worst for the environment! What does a “good” diet mean? Of course, it has to be rich …
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Whole grain sorghum is the start of something beautiful in this flavorful, protein-rich salad featuring summer vegetables and masala spices. In this simple, plant-based recipe for Sorghum Salad with Chickpeas and Masala Spice, all you have to do is mix together cooked sorghum (an ancient, gluten-free whole grain) with chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, and …
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Spring is here, and soon the warm weather will stay consistent so you have the opportunity to go outside and successfully receive your daily dose of vitamin D. Unfortunately, so-called “health experts” have given natural sunshine a bad reputation – they’ve conditioned the media and consumers to believe that avoiding sunlight is critical. What …
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More and more labels promoting plant-based ingredients are showing up on food packages—but what do these labels really mean? Are these foods 100% plant-based (vegan), and are they really healthy? Sharon Palmer dives into the meaning of plant-based food labels, and what you need to learn about them. Plant-based foods continue to skyrocket, as more …
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Picture this: You spent the night tossing and turning, only to wake up to the rambunctious buzzing of your alarm and the realization that you slept only a few hours, at best, without disruption. You're feeling exhausted, stressed and unenthusiastic about starting your day, but the show must go on. You could always reach for an …
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Who says that oatmeal has to only be served sweet? I love the trend of savory oatmeal bowls, such as this plant-based (vegan) Florentine Oatmeal Bowl, which is packed with the hearty, rich flavors of greens, mushrooms, tempeh bacon, and onions. This oatmeal bowl is as nutritious as it is delicious. It’s rich in protein, …
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Skin, the largest organ in the human body, serves as an outer layer of protection, defending the body against light, extreme heat or cold, injury and infection, while regulating water, lipid stores and body temperature. Both external influences (sun exposure) and internal influences (an individual’s nutritional status) can compromise the skin’s ability to perform these …
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If you use artificial sweeteners, you've likely done so with the intention of making a smarter choice – you know that refined white sugars are bad for you, leading to weight gain, liver damage, metabolic dysfunction and more – so an artificial additive is the next best option. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners are more harmful than …
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Learn how to practice cultural humility in foodways, including avoiding cultural appropriation and understanding how to decolonize foodways, with these expert tips from leaders in the field. The concept of food within a cultural context is fraught with complexity. At its very core, food is sustenance—a collection of micronutrients, macronutrients and chemicals. But, oh, it …
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