Adding beans to pasta makes for an extra-satiating meal, so this recipe from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook is the perfect dish for meal-prepping since it can stretch for days worth of meals. What you need: 1 (14-ounce) package spaghetti1 tablespoon oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes1 yellow onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced or … [Read more…]
It’s true that a vegan diet, or eating more plant-based foods in general, can benefit your health. But, a significant shift in your diet might leave you with some much-maligned digestive woe, including bloating, gas, heartburn, and an upset stomach. Thankfully, being more intentional about the food you eat is one way to help soothe … [Read more…]
After an on-and-off-again relationship with plant-based living, Jim Irsay, owner of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, recently found his way back to veganism, a move that is having ripple effects in his business endeavors and philanthropic activities. Indianapolis Colts It was another relationship—Irsay’s romantic involvement with Michelle Paul, a 52-year-old attorney from Los Angeles and a … [Read more…]
Whether you’re considering eating less meat or you’ve been plant-based for a while, iron is something that should be on your radar. As with most nutrients, iron is a multitasker. It’s vital for ensuring that your red blood cells can transport oxygen and if you don’t get enough of it, you might feel fatigued and … [Read more…]
This Thanksgiving, a group of notable celebrities, including Mayim Bialik, Jane Lynch, and Alicia Silverstone, are breaking tradition and pledging to go turkey-free in collaboration with the animal welfare organization Farm Sanctuary. The stars are lending their support to Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project, raising awareness about the widespread cruelty faced by turkeys during … [Read more…]
‘Tis the season to get a bit nutty, especially for the main meal. The sheer number of pecans, almonds, and peanuts tumbling throughout this rich bread stuffing from The Everyday Vegan Cheat Sheet cookbook is downright bonkers. Don’t be afraid to add your favorite blend; walnuts, pistachios, and hazelnuts are all welcome to the party, … [Read more…]
A good brunch plate is made up of some key components. You need a classic tofu scramble or something eggy, like a chickpea flour omelet. Barring any allergies, some form of potato is mandatory, such as hash browns, home fries, or tater tots. And then, the last component of your brunch is usually vegan bacon—perhaps … [Read more…]
Billie Eilish and Finneas are entering the restaurant business. The talented siblings, who collaborate to produce and write most of Eilish’s songs, have partnered with vegan restaurateur Nic Adler to open a new Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. Adler is the co-founder of celebrity favorite Monty’s Good Burger, a vegan fast-food chain with four … [Read more…]
It was 1964 when movie theater-goers first heard James Bond utter the phrase “shaken, not stirred” in Goldfinger. He was, of course, referring to his go-to cocktail, a vodka martini. But while Bond may be a British icon, the martini is actually a quintessentially American drink. Served in a v-shaped glass with a long stem, … [Read more…]
A global shift toward plant-based food systems can do a lot of good for human and planetary health. One recent Oxford University study found that diets rich in plant-based foods reduced greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water pollution by 75 percent compared to high meat-consuming diets. This research complements a study published around the … [Read more…]