An Instant Pot can provide a great solution in the kitchen for cooking up whole grains as part of a healthy, plant-based diet—learn the basics on how you can use this handy kitchen appliance to turn whole grains into fabulous meals. There is so much goodness to embrace in whole grains—they offer variety and versatility, …
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The fathers in your life deserve some special love on this Father’s Day. So, why not dish out an extra dose of love with a healthy, delicious, completely plant-based (vegan) Father’s Day breakfast or brunch menu? That’s right! Calling all kids of all ages to get in the kitchen and whip up a special breakfast …
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I love tofu! Especially this recipe for Grilled Spicy Sesame Tofu, which is plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free. I always have a package of tofu in my refrigerator, and I enjoy tofu several times during the week, in dishes such as lasagna, curry, or stir-fry, and just simply baked or grilled. When I grill tofu, I …
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One of the most common questions I get on plant-based eating is how to convince men that they can forfeit meat in lieu of eating more plant-centric meals. And my response is always: Make plant dishes taste and look delicious! Plants provide so much flavor, color, texture, and aroma to any meal. In honor of …
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An effective way to skim the added sugars from your diet is with the natural sweetening power of whole fruits, such as bananas, berries, dates, and spices. It seems like everyone is trying to cut their sugar intake these days—and with good reason! Yet, shunning sugar is really not that new. Thanks to the success …
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Sometimes it’s nice to have a dairy-free sour cream substitute that’s a little lighter and more “whole” than many of the vegan sour creams on supermarket shelves. And it’s east to whip up your own in minutes. You can use this vegan sour cream as a topping for tacos, baked potatoes, salads, sandwiches, lentil burgers, …
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Wondering what to do with that lumpy, bumpy vegetable called jicama? It may be a more uncommon vegetable, but there are plenty of reasons to try this edible Mexican root! The jicama root has many names, including Mexican potato, Chinese potato, sweet turnip, and yam bean. It was originally grown in Mexico, but is now …
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What causes bloating, and what foods should you eat to avoid bloating and help handle this condition? Sharon addresses some of the top questions on this common GI symptom in her Ask Sharon column today. Tummy tightness, gas, and discomfort–you know how uncomfortable that feeling can be. In fact, bloating is one of the most …
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These coconut muffins have the power of bananas and coconuts magnified! They are packed with banana and coconut ingredients, such as double bananas (mashed bananas and banana flour) and quadruple coconut (shredded coconut, coconut palm sugar, coconut oil, and coconut flour). That means they are packed with tropical flavors, and they have minimal added fat …
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Trimming sugar from the diet is on everyone’s radar these days. In fact, surveys show that it’s one of the top ingredients in foods that people are trying to avoid. Eating too much added sugar—for example, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, and honey—is linked with metabolic and cardiovascular health problems. So, I asked …
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