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Vegan Nutrition & Health

Collagen Sources For Vegans: Do They Exist?

Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular for their potential skin and joint health benefits. Unfortunately, conventional collagen supplements are made from the bones, skin, and other connective tissues of animals, making them unsuitable for vegans. So does this mean that vegans have to miss out on the benefits of taking

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Is It Vegan?

Is Cholecalciferol Vegan? How To Find Vegan Vitamin D3 

Cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3, is a tricky ingredient for vegans and others looking to avoid animal products. It can be found in vegan and non-vegan products, so is cholecalciferol vegan or not? As a registered dietitian, I’ll explain where cholecalciferol comes from and show you how to find vegan-friendly foods

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Vegan Nutrition & Health

The Best Vegan Vitamin D Foods (Curated By A Dietitian)

Vitamin D is one of the trickiest nutrients to get enough of on a vegan diet, but that doesn’t mean that vegans are resigned to a deficiency.  I’ve compiled a list of the best vegan vitamin D foods to help you optimize your vitamin D intake, no animal products required! 

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Vegan Product Reviews

Lenny & Larry’s The Complete Cookie: A Dietitian’s Review

Lenny & Larry’s is a popular plant-based brand of protein cookies, bars, and pretzels. The Complete Cookie is one of their most popular products, available in multiple fun flavors with more protein than your average cookie. I love a nice plant-based treat, especially one that can help me get more

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Vegan Nutrition & Health

Sources of Vitamin C For Vegans: Are Supplements Necessary? 

Vitamin C is one of the most well-known vitamins thanks to its role in strengthening the immune system. It’s also essential for the absorption of plant-based iron, making it an important component of plant-based meals.  Since our bodies can’t produce vitamin C, we have to get it from food. Can

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Vegan Cooking Tips

Canola Oil vs. Grapeseed Oil: Nutrition, Rancidity, & More

Choosing the right cooking oil can be confusing, especially when faced with so many different options. And with so much conflicting information about the safety and health benefits of vegetable oils, making that choice can be even more difficult. To help, I’ll break down the key similarities and differences between

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