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…]
Animals, people, and the planet need our help. As emissions rise, the human-driven climate crisis is causing a major strain on wildlife, while industries like animal agriculture and entertainment are responsible for consistently exploiting living creatures. At the same time, the food industry is not equal, and many people in low-income communities are struggling to … [Read more…]
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…]
The resolve to eat a bit healthier is strong, and we’re swapping our weekly takeout for hearty home-cooked meals, fresh fruits and veggies, and nutritious snacks. Just like adopting a plant-based diet, holistic health isn’t about deprivation, starvation, or the elimination of foods you love—it’s about creating a sustainable lifestyle, and this includes snacks. What … [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…]
Busy college students often have to cook meals in a pinch. Unfortunately, improper meal planning means we’re left desperately reaching for cereal, thawing frozen meals, or splurging on takeout. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, eating healthy plant-based meals while living the dorm life requires nothing more than a microwave and … [Read more…]
Cookbooks are no longer the sole keepers of vegan recipes. Today, plant-based recipes are everywhere—from blogs to TikTok videos, Instagram captions, and cooking shows on Food Network. However, the cookbook industry endures. For some, these recipe bibles serve as collectibles or eye-catching coffee table pieces; for others, their pages are worn, ripped, and splattered—the telling … [Read more…]
Mango powder, also called amchoor or amchur, adds a sweet tartness to this spiced potato recipe from Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Cookbook. You can find it at most South Asian grocery stores, or if you want to make your own, look for small, unripe green mangoes at an Asian grocery store, use a food dehydrator … [Read more…]
Serve this nourishing bowl of soup from the Quick & Easy Plant-Based Deliciousness cookbook with slices of warm, rustic country bread and olive oil for the ultimate comfort meal. What you need: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, minced2 garlic cloves, minced3 small carrots, quartered lengthwise and finely diced2 celery stalks, quartered lengthwise and finely diced½ … [Read more…]
Most of us experience some form of stress. It’s the way that we react when we’re under pressure or when we’re in a situation that we feel we have no control over. It’s natural to seek out ways of feeling less stressed, and what works for some people won’t work for others—but, experts say that … [Read more…]