With popular supplements like lysine, it can be difficult to know which health claims are accurate or simply hype. Deciphering the best way to get these nutrients can also be confusing – are supplements necessary, or can vegans get enough from food? In this post we’ll discuss what lysine is, its health benefits, and how vegans can get enough in their diets.
Soy curls are becoming increasingly popular as a plant-based, vegan alternative to meat, but most people are still unfamiliar with them. If you’re wondering whether soy curls are a healthy choice, keep reading!
Many of us have been raised to incorporate animal products into every day of our lives, so changing it up can come with a learning curve. Fortunately, going vegan doesn’t have to be as hard as it seems. Here are my top vegan tips to help you transition to veganism smoothly!
If you’ve been delving more into plant-based eating or are simply trying to eat a little healthier, you’ve probably seen hemp seeds and chia seeds mentioned all over magazines, recipe sites, and social media. But which, if either, of these tiny seeds is better? Are there any major differences between them, or can they be used interchangeably? Here I’ll be discussing how hemp seeds and chia seeds compare to each other in terms of nutrition, health benefits, price, and how best to use them so that you can make the most informed decision on which to use.
If you’re new to the vegan lifestyle, welcome! While you’re probably feeling excited about this new journey, you may also be feeling somewhat lost when it comes to which foods you can actually eat.
At first glance, a vegan diet may seem incredibly restrictive. But this is far from the truth! A wide variety of plant-based foods is available to vegans. My goal with this post is to help you become familiar with them and hopefully feel a little less overwhelmed.
Plant-based milks have been increasing in popularity thanks to their benefits for the environment, animal welfare, and human health. They can also be a great source of nutrition for vegans, people with lactose intolerance, or people who simply don’t like the taste of dairy milk.
But plant-based milks aren’t all created equal when it comes to their nutrient content, and this holds true for protein. If you’re concerned about getting enough protein, how can you choose the best non-dairy milk to meet your needs?
One of the biggest concerns for people following a vegan diet is whether or not they’re deficient in key nutrients, and a common method for determining this is through blood work. In this blog post, we’ll discuss which blood tests are the most helpful for vegans.
Plant-based diets are increasing in popularity, and with good reason! These diets are environmentally friendly, animal-friendly, and have been linked to many health benefits. One specific variation on plant-based diets is the Whole Food Plant-Based No Oil diet. How healthy is this diet and what do you need to know before adopting it?
When you think about vegans, what comes to mind? For some, it’s the stereotypical vegan appearance – gaunt, frail, and malnourished with wrinkled, saggy skin. Because of this image, many people worry that vegan diets don’t provide enough nutrition, are unsustainable long-term, and contribute to faster aging. But is this true? On the flip side, can a vegan diet help you live longer? In this blog post we’ll discuss vegan diets and the most up-to-date research on how they impact aging.
