B12 is important forhealthy blood and nerve cells, but it isn’t naturally found in plant-based foods. As a vegan, you can get enough through fortified foods (like plant milks and nutritional yeast) or supplements. When you’re starting a new diet—vegan or not—it’s also important to...
Our dietitians take a closer look at how to become more plant-based or fully vegan, including what foods you can and cannot eat and health benefits associated with the diet.
I’m finding the food issue to be a bit of a struggle. I would really like to be able to eat a piece of cake now and then, or a sandwich, or some nice fresh bread, or a chocolate croissant. There aren’t a lot of foods that I really enjoy, so it feels like a loss of plea...
Color used to be a clue, but no more. Although white bread is white because its been bleached, some dark bread has just had caramel coloring added to it. Look for whole grain or whole wheat as the first ingredient on the label. If any other ingredient is first, put the...
I became a madwoman in the kitchen and took this basic recipe for vegan cashew cheese and used it on Plant Based Pizzas, crumbled it in Big Ass Salads, spread it on Plant Powered Sandwiches, stuffed it in Lasagna, put it on toasted bread with fresh tomatoes and basil, and plopped it ...
Seitan: Also known as wheat gluten, seitan is a concentrated source of protein and has a meaty texture. It’s often used in vegan meat dishes and can be found in some pre-made meat alternatives. Incorporating Vegan Protein Into Your Diet ...
Plant-based chicken is made with soy, pea protein, or wheat which gives them the taste of a regular chicken. What is a vegan alternative to chicken made of? Usually, chicken alternatives are made from vital wheat gluten, soy, and vegetable protein. ...
Whole grain bread or a whole wheat wrap Lettuce leaves Instructions: In a bowl, mix the chopped eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper. Spread the egg salad onto whole grain bread or a wrap, and add lettuce. Cut the sandwich into halves or quarters for easy...
I have used them for sandwich wraps, burritos, chimichangas etc. They hold up. Another product isUdi’s Gluten-free Bread. This stuff is the best gluten-free bread I have ever tasted, hands down. Their other products are amazing as well – love the pizza crust! I am very excited that...
What is TVP? It is textured vegetable protein, aka the meatiest vegan meat substitute. How to cook it? We have 23+ perfect recipes with tvp for you to try.