You can’t go wrong with leafy greens. They’re loaded with nutrients, they’re versatile, and they’re tasty, too, especially if you cook them in the right way. But out of the two biggest names in the leafy green world, which is the best for our health? We are, of course, talking about nutritious superstars spinach and … [Read more…]
Could the modest kiwi hold the secret to better sleep for athletes? That’s the question researchers sought to answer in a recent study published in scientific journal Nutrients. Their findings indicate that consumption of kiwi had a notable impact on sleep quality among a group of athletes, with results showing that those who consumed the … [Read more…]
The world has loved garlic for centuries. In fact, research suggests that the bulbous flowering plant was enjoyed across Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and many more ancient civilizations. And in modern-day US, many people still can’t get enough. In fact, one study from 2018 noted that nearly a quarter of Americans think that garlic … [Read more…]
The ingredients of these cookies from the Fantastic Vegan Cookies cookbook—such as applesauce, pecans, apples, and caramel, along with warm fall spices like cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg—make for a cozy and irresistible dessert. What you need: For the cookies:1 tablespoon ground flax seeds3 tablespoons applesauce1½ cups flour1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cardamom¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ … [Read more…]
Get in the spooky Halloween spirit and add a touch of hauntingly good fun to your chocolate cupcakes with a touch of natural food coloring to create an eyeball effect. What you need: For the cupcakes:1½ cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt¾ cups vegan milk½ cup canola oil2 tablespoons white or apple … [Read more…]
Snoop Dogg has continued to top the popular music charts throughout the decades (cue “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “California Girls,” and basically every other collaboration on his résumé), but intermixed with his music is another kind of partnership: vegan food ambassador. The ‘90s rap icon (whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.) has … [Read more…]
2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly drained1 14-ounce can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)1/2 cup fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup tahini1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste2 garlic cloves, pressed1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground mace1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon … [Read more…]
The culinary challenge of replicating the texture, flavor, and mouthfeel of traditional dairy-based cheese has been a bottleneck in the mass adoption of plant-based cheeses. Recent research from the University of Copenhagen, published in the scientific journal Future Foods, has shed new light on how fermentation—an ancient food science technique developed in China as far … [Read more…]
TikTok is both a blessing and a curse. There’s no doubt this platform is rife with misinformation and conspiracy theories. But on the other, more wholesome, side of the app, you can find things like dance challenges, lip syncs, beauty tutorials, and, of course, plenty of cooking and food content. And much of the latter … [Read more…]
When it comes to flavor, tofu doesn’t have the best reputation. And it’s unsurprising; without other ingredients, tofu is pretty bland and lacking in flavor. But that’s why this healthy, centuries-old protein is rarely eaten plain. When it comes to tofu, a good, flavorful marinade is your best friend. In fact, the right combination of … [Read more…]