Vegan diets are known to help people lose weight. However, they offer an array of additional health benefits. For starters, a vegan diet may help you maintain a healthy heart. What’s more, this diet may offer some protection against type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Here are 6 science-based benefits of vegan diets. 1. A […]
Vegan and vegetarian-friendly spots in Charlotte
Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to consume less meat, Charlotte has options. Despite a pandemic, 2020 has been a big year for plant-based options in Charlotte with the opening of the vegan restaurant Oh My Soul and vegetarian-focused Alchemy at C3 Lab. Plant Joy and Dee’s Vegan To-Go are both opening this month. Vegetarian and vegan dishes aren’t […]
Foods to Eat for Better Mental Health
Can what you eat really improve your mental wellness? Indeed, certain foods and nutrients have the potential to improve your mental health—and even serve as a compliment to therapy for depression and anxiety if those are conditions you experience. Here are 5 foods to focus on for mental wellness. If you’re a “live to eat” […]
MOUTHWATERING VEGAN RECIPES!
Many of you have asked for more Vegan Recipes, so I combed through my blog and compiled a list of our BEST Vegan Meals. These vibrant, plant-based recipes are full of flavor and feature fresh seasonal produce most prominently. Consider what is in season in your neck of the woods and pick out a few to try this […]
How To Make Any Recipe Vegan
Plant-based everything is on the rise, but if you’re new to a meat-free or vegan lifestyle, adjusting can be difficult. Sure, there are plenty of alternatives to animal-based products at health food stores, but hanging onto your favorite (not vegan) recipes, or just whipping up the latest Instagram home cooking trend can create a challenge. […]
JERK CAULIFLOWER
This makes a great little dish and would work as a side for a BBQ or you could even wrap it in a tortilla for something more portable. INGREDIENTS Half a head of cauliflower, broken it to bite size florets 1 – 2 Tbsp Jerk seasoning 2 Tbsp oil Spring onions, finely chopped. Vegan mayonnaise […]
8 must-follow Charlotte food bloggers for recipe inspiration
Charlotte food blogger Jess Bentley’s cabbage lasagna. JESS BENTLEY If you’re tired of looking at your kitchen at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, maybe we can help. Making home-cooked meals from scratch is a great way to stick to your healthy new year’s resolutions while keeping your immune system strong. Taking a break from pre-packaged foods […]
Vegan Cooking Guide: Learn the Basics in Under an Hour
Vegan cooking is remarkably easy to learn, and delivers all sorts of unexpected payoffs. While most hobbies will cost you money, learning to cook will save you piles of cash over eating at restaurants or buying frozen foods. You’ll invariably eat fresher, tastier meals made with higher-quality ingredients. As your cooking skills develop, you may […]
Eco-Licious is fabulicious
As the wave of vegan lovers starts to spread throughout the city, it only makes sense to have a bigger selection of vegan-welcoming locations. Places like the Common Market, Luna’s Living Kitchen, The Diamond, and ZiZi’s Vegetarian Restaurant offer vegetarian and vegan options that people are going bananas for, but what about a store with […]
Top 10 Vegan Cooking Tips and Tricks
As I’ve mentioned before, there are a lot of misconceptions that vegan food is boring. In my mind, nothing could be further from the truth, but I do agree there are my Top 10 vegan cooking tips and tricks. Here are a few of my favorites. Olive Juice – Adding even just a little of olive oil […]