It wouldn’t be Halloween without putting the noble pumpkin on the menu! I also want a treat that’s not as tricky with preservatives and empty calories. So for us, a solution – Vegan Pumpkin Bread! It’s full of lots of good stuff so you won’t feel as bad eating the whole loaf (I promise I…
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Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
It’s the best time of year! Spooky season! It is also October, National Pasta Month, so what better way to celebrate than combining pumpkin AND pasta? Don’t worry – this is a savory take on the more popular pumpkin spice, so get the crushed red pepper and hot sauce ready! (This recipe is adapted from…
Homemade Vegetable Broth
Are you tired of the expensive vegetable broths you purchase at the store? Sick of the excessive amount of sodium and preservatives within them? Sounds like you should try your hand at making your own! It is as simple as saving your vegetable scraps after you cut them for other recipes. Find a freezer-safe container…
Gluten-free Lentil Bolognese
It’s October! Not only is it the best month of the year (Halloween, Samhain, Dia de Los Muertos, and certain awesome people’s birthdays), it is Vegetarian Awareness Month! To make it even better, it’s also National Pasta Month! Truly it is a time to celebrate. In the spirit of this Month, let’s veganize a favorite…
Pantry Raid Recipe – Mexican Scramble
Welcome to my new feature, Pantry Raid Recipes! Have a few food items sitting around in your fridge and cupboards? Not sure what to make? Never fear for Mau is here! The following is a recipe that includes some items that were about to expire, so I dashed to throw something remotely edible together. The…
Tofu Caprese Toast
Miss the taste of caprese but don’t want the expense of mozzarella? Look no further than these tofu caprese toasts! With a quick swap for sliced, extra firm tofu and kosher salt, this combination will satisfy your craving for the classic recipe. I find it difficult to stop at just one! Tofu Caprese Toast Voila!…
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Now, now, before you run off screaming about one of the most hated vegetables on the planet, trust me: this recipe will help you enjoy them! Much of why these nutrient-packed gems are despised is due to their highly bitter flavor, especially when served raw. However, with a little oil, salt, pepper, and heat, these…
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Nutrition labels… am I right? Some of the most helpful yet confusing text that is the bane of anyone working towards improving their health. Serving sizes, calories, fats, and vitamins are enough to make your head spin! Well, fear no more! I am here to help you better understand the “language of the label” so…
Vegan Supplements
Vitamin supplementation is a hotly debated aspect of nutrition. Since most of these products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it can be quite daunting to pick the “right” one. This is especially so when you are vegan. It may surprise the average person that a balanced vegan diet is much…
How Fiber Lowers Cholesterol
We have been told multiple times over that a diet high in fiber helps improve the health of your heart. But why? I was curious of the exact science behind this statement and the biological reason is quite fascinating. Fiber, at it’s core, is “filler”. It fills up the bowel and helps propel digestion forward….
Vegan Starter Guide – The Basics
So… you’ve decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Fantastic! But now what? The realization of just how many animal products the average person consumes is enough to turn your stomach. The challenge before you is the same that many of us have faced: what CAN I eat now? The good news: it’s easier than you…
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