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 […]
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Adventures in Plant-Powered Fueling
With 4 weeks until the most physically challenging day of my life, preparations are at a whole new level. In addition to the daily swim, bike, run grind there are yoga sessions, time on the ice with the hockey team I coach and a host of logistics to manage such as traveling to Phoenix for the […]
Vegans Eat Out with Happy Cow
When vegans eat outside the comfort zone of their home, many are used to packing lunches and preparing for the ‘what if there is nothing for me to eat’ syndrome. Travel, work and socializing can be a daunting prospect when it comes to vegan food (and food allergies). Being vegan or veggie prior to […]
Cookbook Review and Giveaway: Plant Power by Nava Atlas
One of the first cookbooks I bought after going vegan many years ago was by Nava Atlas, and I cooked from it often at the time. Flash-forward to present day and my Ikea Billy Bookcase is now jammed packed with vegan cookbooks. My most recently acquired cookbook was also written by Nava Atlas, and like […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Plant-Powered for Life
Sharon Palmer is on a mission to help you fall in love with plants. In her new book Plant-Powered for Life she conjures up images of farmers markets full of fresh, crisp vegetables, produce bins overflowing with juicy ripe fruit, and fields of fresh leafy greens. Even the most die-hard carnivore wouldn’t be able to […]