The notion that you cannot obtain omega 3 fatty acids on vegan diet is simply false. This is supported by well established and accepted scientific literature that will be linked for your review below. Why is this even a question? Celebrity Miley Cyrus claimed that she was abandoning a veganism (or more likely a plant-based […]
Vegan Oat Cream recipe (Dairy free, Oil free) for coffee, dressings, and more
I wanted to work with oat cream to find another way to thicken sauces, dips and other dressings, in addition to full meals often made with coconut milk (which we no longer consume). Oat cream is one great tool to have in your arsenal of an oil free and reduced fat lifestyle. I also enjoy […]
New Vegan Q&A: Pantry items, alcohol, and eating out
In this series of articles, I am going to answer questions I find online regarding being new to being vegan or 100% plant based way of eating. If you have your own questions that you would like answered as part of this series, please feel free to contact the website with your questions, or post […]
Oil free Vegan Kale Pesto recipe (SOS-Free option, sunflower seed base)
I love to use a nice and dense pesto that is rich in flavor for sandwiches, mixed into salads, with pasta, or in many other applications. Rich in flavor, and full of nutrients, it’s useful adding some variety to your plant based diet. This oil free vegan kale pesto fits that bill perfectly. This pesto […]
Citrus herb chickpea salad sandwich recipe (Oil free, vegan)
I’m always looking for new and interesting lunch options, particularly ones that I can make a big batch of and enjoy for several afternoons or freeze to use later. This recipe for a vegan chickpea salad sandwich (replacing a tuna or chicken salad sandwich) fits that description nicely. The sandwich is healthy and filling, and […]
Lime, parsley and dill creamy salad dressing recipe (Oil Free, Vegan)
This oil free and vegan salad dressing features bright citrus notes of lime, and a lovely herb blend that includes parsley and dill. It is an excellent ranch dressing replacement, perfect for chickpea salad blends (such as our sandwich recipe here), and goes great on any green salad. The lime zest ensures that the citrus […]
Wildly delicious vegan alfredo sauce recipe (Oil free, low sodium)
I have developed this recipe over the past 6 months or so. I just kept making it, revising it, and then forgetting to add it to the site. But we kept making this over and over again because it is so delicious, we always had the ingredients in the house to make it happen, and […]
Plant Based Diet Definition: What being “plant based” means according to leading experts and organizations
There is a lot of confusion about what a plant based diet is, and what food it includes. People ask: is a “plant based diet” primarily plants and some animal proteins, or all plants. There isn’t a centralized page or official organization to find a definition; therefore, we have to look to where and how […]
Vegan Ginger Turmeric Chickpea Noodle Soup recipe (Oil free, low fat)
During the winter, and cold season, it’s good to have a recipe on hand that’s an alternative for the traditional “chicken noodle soup”. This fully plant-based and vegan recipe adds some healthy additions to the traditional soup that include turmeric and ginger – both excellent for those who are feeling under the weather (for their […]
Subway releasing vegan meatball sandwich in remaining restaurant locations
Subway ran a trial for a new sandwich that includes vegan meatballs earlier this year in August at select restaurants in Canada, USA, and in other international locations. This temporary trial addition to their menu included meatballs and marinara sauce in their sandwich, with cheese included (if you are not ordering it vegan). It sounds […]
Will donuts and Vegan Steak Bakes launch at Greggs soon? Current state of sightings, rumours, and leaks
Despite not living in the UK, news about the convenience chain called Greggs enters my newsfeeds quite regularly. Drool worthy posts for the most part. Newsfeed appearances started with a vegan sausage roll offered by the chain that omnivores claimed tasted better than the meat version. And now Greggs has a bunch of new products […]
The Animal People (2019 Documentary)
The Animal People – Documentary from 2019 From the filmmaker: More than ten years in the making, the feature documentary The Animal People, from directors Cassandra Suchan and Denis Henry Hennelly, follows the journey of six young activists who find themselves indicted as terrorists by the United States government. The reason for indictment: the activists’ […]