This Vegan Strawberry Cream Cheese is creamy, tangy, and high in protein thanks to a surprise ingredient – tofu! Flavored with freeze-dried strawberries and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, it’s the perfect spread for your morning bagel. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love the classic combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese on a
Olive oil seems to be vegan-friendly since it’s made from olives (a plant-based food), but why do some vegans avoid it? Is there something about olive oil that somehow makes it not vegan? Wonder no more! In this post, I’ll discuss whether or not olive oil is vegan, why some vegans avoid it, and whether
At first glance, veganism seems pretty straightforward. No animals or animal products allowed, right? But if you’ve spent much time online in vegan groups, you’ll quickly notice a spectrum of motivations and values. These differences can significantly shape a person’s food choices and the type of vegan diet they choose to follow. Different types of
Because there are so many hidden sources of gluten in the food supply, following a gluten-free diet can be tricky. If you have Celiac disease or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, it’s incredibly important to be aware of gluten-containing foods and seasonings. Nutritional yeast is a seasoning that is growing in popularity in vegan and plant-based circles,
If you follow a vegan diet or are looking for ways to reduce your meat consumption, you’ve probably come across natto and tempeh as commonly mentioned sources of plant-based protein. While these foods have been popular in certain areas of Asia for hundreds of years, the Western world is just beginning to catch on to
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!
