I wasn’t really sure what to expect when the package of Core Defender Meal bars arrived at my door. Questions started swirling through my mind. The package says that they are high in fiber and contain no sweeteners – Does that mean they’ll taste like cardboard? Will I be able to finish a whole bar? […]
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Always Be Prepared
We’ve all been there. It’s a crazy day at work, lunch was hours ago, and there’s no way you are going to get away from your desk and home for dinner any time soon. You are getting lightheaded and grouchy. Your only choice is the vending machine. Chances are, healthy options are few and far […]
New Vegan Cookbooks Fall 2012
Are you ready for Autumn? Nighttime temperatures are dropping, soup and oatmeal are back on the menu, and the official start of fall has arrived. I’m looking forward to wearing my favorite scarves and boots, drinking more tea than ever, enjoying crisp hikes, celebrating harvest festivals, and seeing pumpkins on front porches. Another reason I’m in […]
Fitness and the Freshman Fifteen: Vegan on Campus
To my freshly minted freshmen in college, I have a few messages for you: 1) Congratulations on being in college. Getting in is a feat by itself, so give yourself a pat on the back. 2) Not only did you get in to college; however, you also managed to survive the first few weeks (or […]
Vegan Beauty Basics: Navigating the Labels
Vegan beauty and bodycare shopping can be tricky. But there are ways to make it easier. If you stare blankly down the “naturals” isle of the drug store or veer your cart in the opposite direction of the cosmetics at your holistic grocer, then it’s time to face those fears! With the right knowledge, you […]