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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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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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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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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A batch of pistachios, fresh and warm from the oven, accented with fresh rosemary, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt is just so delicious. You’ve probably seen products like this for sale in gourmet shops, but if you love the flavor of herbal roasted nuts, you don’t have to purchase …
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You can make the best home-crafted granola ever by doing it yourself with just a few ingredients you might have in your pantry right now! This super easy, sunny recipe for Ginger Peach Sunflower Granola will brighten up any morning. Filled with sunflower seeds, sunflower butter, ground ginger, dried peaches, and oats, this recipe is …
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Sustainable living is about understanding how your lifestyle choices impact the world around you, and finding ways to live a better life for the good of all humans and the planet. A few examples of how to live sustainably include reducing the number of unnecessary purchases, buying used items, making DIY projects, buying items in …
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The jewel-like black beans gleam in this crunchy, zesty vegan and gluten-free Southwestern Black Bean Quinoa and Mango Salad, which is packed with disease-fighting anthocyanins, vitamin C, fiber, and lutein. It’s a super-satisfying meal-in-a bowl, including a healthy, flavorful dose of plant protein, slow-digesting carbs, fruits, veggies, healthy fats, and spices. It’s like a rainbow …
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