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
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
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!
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
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
There are a lot of confusing opinions about cooking oils out there, which can make it hard to know which ones to use. Vegetable oil and sunflower oil are two options you may have come across in recipes for baked goods or fried foods. Is one of these oils healthier?
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
With so many cooking oils to choose from, knowing how to choose the best one can be a challenge. And as you may have discovered, wading through oceans of confusing claims from wellness influencers can make it even more difficult. Corn oil is often villainized as an inflammatory oil responsible
Things can quickly get confusing when choosing a cooking oil. With plant-based oils made from such a huge variety of sources and so many unfamiliar terms used on packaging labels, picking the best oil can seem like an impossible task. This is true even for olive oil, one of the
