After a solid two months of holiday parties and vacations, my body was begging me for a break. A big one! Large, chewy, nutritious salads have always been my go-to food for a flavorful and filling way to treat my body right! I love to mix a variety colors, tastes and textures to create a healthy [...]
After nearly two months of holiday parties, dinners, celebrations and vacations--including a two week cruise and a week in the Bahamas--my body was craving a major change. So I am kicking off the New Year with at least a month of lighter foods including fresh, organic juices, smoothies and salads with minimal oil and salt. I have a glass [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate the season with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share loads of healthy and delicious holiday goodies, gifts and “good stuff“ that will help [...]
Many people are interested in making the change to a plant-based/vegan diet but they don't know where or how to start. Sure, there are lots of books and blogs available but many people need more structure, guidance and support to succeed. That's why Dr. Brenda Bradley created the 21 Day Vegan Challenge. Dr. Brenda Bradley, PhD - [...]
Do you love to shop for healthy, yummy vegan/plant-based products? Do you find new and interesting vegan foods, seasonings, supplements and other products that your friends might benefit from? Then, welcome to the MidWeek Munchies Vegan Shopping Link Up! Basically we’re inviting you to share some of your favorite vegan shopping finds and grocery hauls! Now [...]
As most vegans will attest, the #1 asked question is, “But where do you get your protein from?” Every vegan and vegetarian knows this question all too well. And, every omnivore and carnivore wants to know. The Seed addressed this question--and more--at its recent event: The Seed: Plant Protein Power. On Saturday, November 14th, The Seed [...]
When I am in a rush--but in the mood for a hearty, healthy and satisfying vegan meal--visions of ramen noodles dance through my head. So I was delighted to receive a sample of Lotus Foods' Gluten-free Wakame & Brown Rice Ramen. Lotus Foods’ earth-friendly motto and mission: “Healthier Rice for a Healthier Life” resonates with me. I believe [...]
Although I prefer to shop locally, I still love to see what my favorite UPS deliveryman has for me each time he rings my bell. It's such fun to tear open the box and reveal a delightful selection of healthy, green, natural, organic or plant-based/vegan goodies. This week, when I opened the box, I was pleased to unwrap a wholesome selection of organic rice and ramen products [...]
Do you love to shop for healthy, yummy vegan/plant-based products? Do you find new and interesting vegan foods, seasonings, supplements and other products that your friends might benefit from? Then, welcome to the MidWeek Munchies Vegan Shopping Link Up! Basically we’re inviting you to share some of your favorite vegan shopping finds and grocery [...]
It feels like "raspberry fest" in my kitchen this week because those juicy red organic berries are finally priced at the lower than usual price of $3.99 in my local natural foods store. For weeks, I haunted the berry section, browsing the prices of the organic raspberries. I watched them go from a high of $8.99 for a [...]
Love to shop for healthy, yummy vegan/plant-based products? Do you find new and interesting vegan foods, seasonings, supplements and other products that your friends might benefit from? Basically we’re inviting you to share some of your favorite vegan shopping finds and grocery hauls! Now you can share your fabulous finds with other bloggers and learn [...]
When I was growing up in a little house in the suburbs with a large backyard garden, my assigned chore was picking the greens my father so lovingly planted and tended. Most of the time, Dad planted mustard greens, turnip greens and collard greens. Sometimes they flourished and other times they did not. But every year some of the plants made it through the [...]
Time flies when you're having fun! It's Wednesday already and for me that means it's MidWeek Munchies Link Up time again! You may have noticed MidWeek Munchies on some of your fellow veggie-lovin' blogs last week and wonder how to participate. It's easy! All you have to do is blog about your Vegan Hauls, Vegan Finds, Vegan Farmers Market [...]
I am fortunate to live in an area with lots of Indian vegetarian restaurants. One of my favorite Indian restaurants is famous for whipping up delectable curry dishes in a hurry. That was the inspiration for this spicy tofu broccoli rice and veggie bowl. This recipe delivers a hot and spicy, hearty and satisfying curry-flavored meal in [...]
Love to shop for healthy, yummy vegan/plant-based products? Do you find new and interesting vegan foods, seasonings, supplements and other products that your friends might benefit from? Basically we’re inviting you to share some of your favorite vegan shopping finds and grocery hauls! Now you can share your fabulous finds with other bloggers and learn about [...]
Greetings Ghosts and Ghouls! Happy Halloween! Welcome to Vegan Halloween YoFo! You're invited to celebrate Vegan Halloween with us by sharing your witches brews, delicious treats, and ghoulish "tricks"! Vegan Halloween Suggestions include: *Halloween themed and seasonal food *Desserts, sweets, treats and beverages *Homemade Candy *DIY Decorations *DIY Costumes *Vegan Halloween Party Themes *Cruelty-free and eco-friendly items [...]
Like many of us, I love to make and drink healthy, nutritious and delicious nut milks, but I must confess that I am not very fond of the mess I make when I try to strain my nut milk using cheesecloth. When I try to strain my blended nut milk through cheesecloth, I often have a difficult time and it [...]
Do you ever get the munchies? I certainly do! Love to shop for healthy, yummy vegan/plant-based products? Do you find new and interesting vegan foods, seasonings, supplements and other products that your friends might benefit from? Now you can share your fabulous finds with other bloggers and learn about useful items from them as well! I’m delighted to be teaming up with [...]
After a fun and fabulous summer, it's hard to believe that cooler fall weather is actually here already. We've had so many chilly days so soon that I have had to dig through my closet to find and bundle up in warmer winter clothing. The drop in temperature also makes me crave different types of food. [...]
After a hectic but happy weekend, when Monday rolls around I often feel the effects of too much fun and too little sleep. Have you felt that way before? I bet you have! On mornings like this my usual ritual of lemon water, green tea and fresh fruit doesn't give me enough energy to "kick butt [...]
Tasty and terrific for your health, the flavor--and health benefits--of turmeric called my name today as I pondered what warming, satisfying meal to whip up for lunch. And I am not alone. I am sure that millions of people across the globe are making a meal with turmeric at this very moment. It's a global staple--and [...]
Fall is finally here! And there is nothing more colorful--and delightful--than the sight of fall organic produce at our local farmer's market. It is such a pleasure to explore the farm stands and select ripe, seasonal vegetables to take home to prepare in simple, healthy ways. Vegetable soups are one of my favorite ways to enjoy a variety of [...]
Hooray! It's squash and pumpkin time! Everywhere I look--in my local fresh produce stands and farmer's markets--colorful stacks of these seasonal favorites abound. I love to make the most of this largesse by experimenting with lots of tasty ways to enjoy them. This week, I lucked out and picked up a nice, ripe Butternut Squash. Butternut Squash has a yellow [...]
Guest post by Camile Sardina You can have your greens and eat bacon too. The lifestyles of two “foodemies” have joined in matrimony. Welcome the pegan diet, a mesh between the plant-based eats of the vegan diet and the meat-filled options of the paleo diet. While both diets eliminate dairy and integrate healthy portions [...]
