This low fat and vegan banana bread was inspired by several different sources in order to make it low fat and retain that moist banana bread feel we remember from youth. I am not a baker, so this recipe is courtesy of mom! I was so lucky to be the taste tester – a real […]
Better Bean & Beet Burger Patty… and rice too (Low fat, vegan, no oil)
This Better Bean & Beet (BBB?) Burger patty is a winner. It’s inexpensive to make as beans and rice are the primary ingredients, and the work to put them together isn’t too much, but results in several meals. You freeze the patties to help them hold together well while cooking, so you can prepare a […]
Spicy sweet corn salad with avocado and parsley (Low fat, vegan, no oil)
Because the local corn is fresh and in season, we have been making a bunch of recipes that include it (such as this similar recipe here). Sometimes in our favorite burritos, and sometimes as the main ingredient of a fresh summer salad. We recently made this sweet corn recipe, and then I thought of making […]
Creamy potato and chickpea green salad (Low fat, no oil, vegan)
I love “meal” sized salads that carry enough punch they fill you up and let you feel satisfied. This vegan and oil-free salad fits the bill. It has a bunch of potato and chickpeas added to add a bunch of fiber, starch, and protein to fill your stomach and leave you satiated at the end […]
Cucumber and noodle sunomono salad recipe (Low Fat, Vegan) – Updated recipe!
This magnificent side-dish (or meal-sized if you believe in yourself) is cold, refreshing, and of course entirely plant-based. A sunomono salad roughly translates to Japanese Vinegar Salad (or, “vinegared” food)- it’s kind of like sweetened vinegar soup, in a way, since the food is often in a small to large amount of “broth”. It’s delicious. […]
Vegan parmesan cheese recipe (No oil)
Does this vegan parmesan taste like a traditional parmesan? A little. This vegan parm recipe will give you a bit of that flavor and texture you are used to on top of your favorite savory dishes. It has a slight cheese-like and tangy flavor that is reminiscent of the dairy version, and the texture you […]
Oil-free pesto pasta salad with chickpeas, apple, and arugula (Low fat, Vegan)
If you are searching for a refreshing and easy dish to take to a summertime party, look no further. Lunch, dinner, side dish – this one works. It’s filling, healthy, and doesn’t include any oil or significant source of fat. This oil-free pesto pasta salad includes greens, chickpeas, and even apple to create a balanced […]
Oil-free Mango Pesto Pasta Salad (Low Fat, Vegan)
Mango in a pesto pasta salad? Yes. It works (at least for my tastebuds!) This one came from the fact my box of mangoes were running out of time, and I was working on my basil pesto recipe. Tons of pasta in the cupboard. So I thought “why not” and put it all together with […]
Cool Ranch Dressing & Dip (Vegan, No oil)
I love vegan ranch dressing in the summer. It’s refreshing on a summer day. It’s perfect on top of a salad, in a buffalo wrap, or for dipping vegetables or breadsticks. It works in so many different ways, I almost always have a jar in the fridge. So I thought what about a cool dill-based […]
Quick and simple spicy vegetable udon soup (Vegan, No oil)
A quick lunch is often required if you’re working, whether it’s at home or in the office. This lunch of a simple vegetable udon soup fits the bill: it was prepared out of what happened to be in the fridge at the time: random vegetables (asian greens, mushrooms, and onions), vegetable broth that is always […]
Role of Nutrition and the Microbiome in heart disease prevention (Dr Monica Aggarwal)
Since I started learning about plant-based health, learning about the microbiome and gut health has been one of the most fascinating and influential topics I have come across. I started my journey into healthy eating (as opposed to dieting to lose weight) after losing my dad to an aggressive cancer. I think that’s why learning […]
Getting Along Without Going Along – Arguments & Friendship with meat eaters (Dr. Doug Lisle)
I recently heard a deep and educational presentation by Douglas Lisle, PhD. during the McDougall Program’s Advanced Study Weekend. Dr. Lisle founded an approach to human psychology and well-being called Esteem Dynamics. This methodology takes a biological approach to human psychology, and can therefore be applied in very effective ways to our lives. Dr. Lisle […]