The beneficial component of turmeric is curcurmin, however taking turmeric as a whole food (as opposed to a supplemental pill) can be a chore for some. Many people don’t like the taste of golden paste, so in this post I show you how to prepare whole food turmeric golden paste into pill format that makes […]
Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing: versatile plant-based dressing (Low fat, Vegan, No oil)
A variety of salad dressings, dips and other sauces make eating a whole food plant-based diet a breeze. They can add so much flavor and variety to your WFPB diet that you won’t miss animal based products nearly as much… or eventually at all. This vegan caesar salad dressing does not contain any animal products, […]
Miso citrus salad dressing: dairy free and plant based
On a plant-based diet, salads are key. And while this may seem cliche and a bit boring (did someone say rabbit food!?), it definitely doesn’t have to be. By having a bunch of healthy homemade salad dressing recipes on hand and a stocked fridge full of vibrant vegetables, you can vary your salad day by […]
Layered vegan chia oatmeal: a healthy breakfast parfait
This breakfast parfait, or pudding, is a dense and filling breakfast option while not being too heavy. Loaded with healthy ingredients to get your nutrition punch, the chia pudding is a healthy way to keep you going until lunch. But what’s best is when you layer these ingredients together. You get the texture contrast between […]
The Truth About Sugar (2015 documentary)
The Truth about Sugar This BBC documentary aired originally on TV, and set out to demystify the myths about sugar and show what products secrety contain it. It also sets out to demonstrate the impact on health if you remove sugar from your diet. This documentary “charted the lives of Cara Patterson, Rick Shabilla, Audrey […]
Vegucated (2010 documentary)
Vegucated One of the first documentaries I watched, and what made me convert to fully plant-based. This documentary follows a few people who try adopting a plant-based diet for 6 weeks. The documentary shows their weight loss and health improvements over this time span, and they also explore the issues around animal agriculture. Details Year: […]
Plant Pure Nation (2015 documentary)
Plant Pure Nation “The documentary film PlantPure Nation tells the story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time. When nutritional scientist and author T. Colin Campbell inspires Kentucky State Representative Tom Riner to propose a pilot program documenting the health benefits […]
Food Choices (2016 documentary)
Food Choices The Food Choices documentary is now available on Netflix! This documentary is all about how our food choices impact our health, climate and about the benefits a plant-based lifestyle can have as a result. The impact of diet worldwide is covered. The documentary features leading experts in this space, including Dr. Michael Greger, […]
Fat Sick & Nearly Dead (2010 & 2014 documentaries)
Fat Sick and Nearly Dead Fat Sick and Nearly Dead details the journey of documentarian Joe Cross. Joe Cross was sick with disease, and tried a 60 day juice fast to increase his nutrients and try and get well. This documentary has inspired many to try juice fasts in order to improve their various health […]
3 favorite green juice recipes: energizing juice recipes for breakfast
Juicing recipes are quick and easy to follow: just throw all of these ingredients in your juicer and you’re ready to go! You can prep everything in advance to make your juicing even more efficient. Super green juice: an energizing juice perfect for breakfast This green juice is amazingly healthy, and is energizing – so […]
Creamy Ginger Vanilla Oatmeal: a filling vegan breakfast
This plant-based ginger vanilla oatmeal is a hearty breakfast that is filled with nutrients. You can even add your favorite nutrient-rich toppings to increase nutrition even more. Nut-based or your favorite plant-based milk makes this oatmeal creamy while keeping the recipe plant-based and vegan-friendly. Two of my favorite wintertime spices are used: ginger, and vanilla. […]
Ginger Rosemary Parsnip Fries: No oil baked parsnips
Roasted vegetables are an excellent way to make your plant-based meals particularly delicious. And there are endless combinations of flavors we can try in order to mix it up every night. These ginger rosemary parsnip fries are a favorite new addition to our rotation! And this time I made them “no oil” to help with […]