Many people have told me that they couldn’t go vegan because they couldn’t give up pizza. I usually respond by telling them that I eat pizza all the time. “Yeah, but it’s not the same”, is usually their response. The truth is it’s not. When I was an omnivore, I used to eat pizza that […]
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Interview Series: Ricki Heller
Ricki Heller is a holistic nutritionist, whole foods chef, writer and educator who shares sugar-free, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipes and healthy living articles on her popular blog, RickiHeller.com. She is the author of Naturally Sweet and Gluten-Free and the brand new guide and cookbook Living Candida-Free. Through her live talks and presentations at expos and various healthy living events, […]
Choosing A Variety of Plant-Based Foods
There are many things that others will say or tell you when you mention that you are vegan. Where do you get your protein? Don’t you miss cheese? So you only eat fruits and vegetables, right? After a while you’ll get used to answering these questions graciously and perhaps with a little wit. But sometimes […]
Recipe: Magical Tahini Dressing
Keep a batch of this easy tahini dressing handy for dipping or drizzling. I have not found a food yet that it doesn’t go well on. Maybe not cupcakes. MAYBE.
Six Tofu-licious Recipes
Being relatively low in calories and high in protein, tofu is a really good option for vegans, but it’s not required eating when you follow a vegan diet. And, yes, omnivores can eat it too! There has been a lot of hubbub in the nutrition world as to whether or not soy is healthy. The […]