I love New York for so many amazing reasons but one of the best things about living in New York City is the large number of raw, vegetarian, vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants available to choose from. It's like living in "vegan heaven". Sure, I love to cook homemade, fresh, organic, plant-based meals. However, when I am out and about and [...]
Thank goodness it's Saturday and already the fifth day of VeganMoFo 2015! I love the tangy, creamy goodness of yogurt but it was hard to find a good vegan unsweetened yogurt. So many of the vegan yogurts I found were loaded with sugar and unpleasant additives that did not appeal to me, so when I finally [...]
Whenever I crave a quick, easy, healthy, hearty and delicious vegan dish, I know just what to do. I create my own Buddha bowls with whatever fresh, organic ingredients I have on hand. Since today's VeganMoFo prompt is "quick, easy and delicious", I decided to go with that theme and make a Tofu Vegetable Quinoa Buddha Bowl with the vegetables, grains and spices [...]
Today is day 2 of Vegan MoFo and I was inspired by the suggested prompt to create this healthier, heartier take on the pale, boring salads that I grew up with. When I was a child, my mother used to make salads each week for the family. Her salads usually includedbland, tasteless iceberg lettuce and tomatoes with a large [...]
I am so excited to be participating in VeganMoFo for the first time with Urban Naturale. VeganMoFo is a grassroots event that evolved from an international community of vegans who love to cook, and are passionate about sharing their love of vegan food with the rest of the world. The idea was first created by famed vegan [...]
We all have those days when making a healthy meal at home is just too time-consuming and complicated. Or we don't feel like eating a whole meal! Yet, most of us have a genuine desire to get the right mix of nutrients and lead a healthy life-style. That's when a clean, organic, high-quality, superfood like Ambronite comes in handy! [...]
Who loves smoothies? I do--and so do millions more! Fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrients for the body. And what better way to eat them than making smoothies? Many people who choose to eat a healthy diet add smoothies to their day because this allows them to easily get a regular serving of [...]
A "Buddha Bowl" is the affectionate name given to the hearty and delectable grain, vegetable and protein combos that I first experienced at one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants. Their "Bowls" usually featured brown rice, seasonal greens and root vegetables, seaweed, and tofu. Over the years, I have experimented with my own Buddha Bowls at home--using whatever fresh seasonal, organic [...]
Who can forget that memorable--and convincing--commercial for V-8 Juice when I was growing up. The words "Wow, I could have had a V8" literally sent me to the kitchen to pour a glass of that flavorful vegetable cocktail. The compelling ad gave us the impression that this bottled vegetable beverage was the best healthy beverage we could drink. [...]
Guest post by Kyra Howearth Are you making green smoothies every day yet? Green smoothies, usually a blended combination of fruit, leafy green vegetables and nutritious superfoods, are so good for your body in numerous ways. Lose Weight Many people claim that green smoothies have helped them shred many kilograms off their body weight. Green smoothies [...]
For those of us following a vegan lifestyle, optimizing adequate protein is not difficult, but it does take conscious planning and consideration. First of all, how much protein do we really need per day? The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. This amounts to: 56 grams [...]
Lately, I have been having a love affair with quinoa. I must admit that it took a while for me to fall in love with this the relatively bland taste of this incredibly healthy seed, however, years of experimentation with various seasonings, recipes and ingredient combinations, resulted in numerous quinoa faves! Now, it's become my go-to [...]
Summertime is cookout time! People have often ask me what vegans eat at picnics, cookouts or BBQs. In fact, some of them say this with pity in their eyes saddened I assume by the idea of me missing out on all of those hot and juicy burgers on the grill. Well, believe me when I tell you that I never miss a beat or [...]
Most of you have probably heard the catchy jingle "Cha Cha Cha Chia" used to advertise those popular Chia pets. I've even received one or two as grab bag gifts which I never actally used, I must admit. Well, instead of growing your chia seeds into a pet, why not try eating them instead. They are so healthy and [...]
For as long as I can remember, lentils have been my go to source for a healthy, hearty, clean and satisfying plant-based protein meal. This delicious legume is a versatile base for all types of flavorful soups, stews, chillies, patties and burgers. Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and minerals. With about 30% of their [...]
I love to make this healthy and delicious plant-protein smoothie when I need a quick pick me up. Whether for breakfast, lunch, post-workout fuel or for a snack, the ingredients in this creamy, nutrient rich blend pack a powerful punch! When I found organic blackberries in my local greenmarket, I happily purchased several containers and used them as the centerpiece [...]
I'm crazy for quinoa because it has become my best ally in my efforts to eat well and also lose a few pounds. If you have not tried quinoa yet, and are trying to stick with your weight loss goals, then this may be the perfect food to add to your diet. Because of the high amounts [...]
Drinking coconut water from a freshly picked coconut while on vacation in the Caribbean is one of my fondest memories. Fast-forward to New York City... Sadly, there are no coconut palm trees in this city, but I was delighted to have some healthy and delicious freshly-blended coconut meat and water from the young coconut I bought at my local natural food store--so that was the inspiration [...]
Who loves quinoa? I do! These healthy and delectable quinoa veggie patties are a favorite in our home due to their rich flavor and chewy texture. I prefer them baked rather than fried--but they are still the perfect crispy consistency. I served them for lunch during my book club meeting with an arugula, tomato, red onion and avocado salad and they [...]
It all started with that Thai Peanut Dressing at our cozy little local Thai restaurant. After that delectable meal, I couldn't get enough of that flavor. So lately, I have been craving peanut butter a lot. That' s why many of my recent food preparations involve peanut butter. From peanut butter smoothies to peanut butter oatmeal to peanut butter sauce [...]
Almonds are this girl's best friend! From almond milk with my morning green tea to my rich and creamy almond based smoothie to that handful of almonds I grab for healthy snacks, almonds are a big part of my day. I love the fact that they are versatile, taste good--and are so good for you! Nutrient-rich More than just a rich source of dietary [...]
As part of the Crave Eat Heal Blog Tour, we are giving away a copy of Ann Oliverio's exciting new plant-based cookbook, Crave Eat Heal. Whether you need something salty, sweet, spicy, comforting, crunchy, or chocolate-- the recipes in Crave Eat Heal are designed to help you indulge all your cravings and give your body the nutrition it needs. Use the Rafflecopter [...]
I am so delighted to participate in the Crave Eat Heal Cookbook Blog Tour and to chat with author, Annie Oliverio about her vegan journey, lifestyle and especially, her new book! I have personally struggled with overwhelming cravings for salty or sweet comfort foods on many occasions, so I know how powerful that experience can be--as well as how important it [...]
When I was a child, our family doctor--remember the kind who made house calls--diagnosed me with "low blood"or anemia. To remedy this condition, my family "doctored" me with all manner of bitter brews and unpleasant- tasting foods that were supposed to "build my blood" including liver, cod liver oil, spinach and beets. Back then my beets were usually bland [...]
