You may have heard that biotin is essential for healthy hair, skin, and nails, but what is biotin? And where can you find vegan biotin sources? In this post we’ll discuss what biotin is, its health benefits, vegan foods high in biotin, and whether biotin supplements are helpful or not.
Many people turn to a vegan diet in an effort to lose weight, so it may seem difficult to gain weight with an exclusively plant-based eating pattern. However, gaining weight on a vegan diet is possible in most cases – you just need to know which foods to focus on.
Canola oil is a popular oil for cooking and baking and is present in many packaged foods. If you follow a vegan diet, you may be wondering whether this common ingredient is vegan-friendly and if it is a healthy oil to use.
Not all foods that appear vegan actually are, so it’s always a good idea to double check.
In this post we’ll discuss how canola oil is made, whether it’s vegan or not, potential health risks of canola oil, and health benefits.
Stephanie Wells, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT
Welcome to the blog! I’m a registered dietitian with 9+ years of personal experience following a vegan diet. I am so excited to share evidence-based nutrition information with you so that you too can thrive on a vegan, 100% plant-based diet!
