If a vegan got a nickel every time they heard, “But I could never give up cheese,” we would collectively have a sizable donation to an animal rights charity of our choice! Dr. Neal Barnard’s new book, The Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy, breaks […]
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Traveling While Vegan: The Horror of Forgetting to Pack Your Own Snacks
As I write this, I’m sitting Newark International Airport, awaiting a flight back to my home in Los Angeles. Much like there are food deserts throughout the country, I’d count airports among the places with some of the worst food options around. Sure, if you do some digging you can find a few sorry, overpriced […]
How to have a Stress-Free (Yet Still Super Fancy) Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home
I can’t tell you the last time I went out for a Valentine’s Day. Crowded, price-gouging restaurants are not fun or romantic. Staying home, lighting a few candles, and making a sexy dinner is where it’s at…plus your bed is, like, right there. You can even get super fancy by creating an easy, stress-free, five-course […]
10 Reasons to Eat More Chocolate
There’s nothing quite like chocolate – it’s rich, decadent, and lusciously delicious. Chocolate actually comes from beans (the seeds of the theobroma cacao tree to be exact), and as with most plant-based foods, it’s highly nutritious. Not all chocolate is created equal though. When buying chocolate, skip those that contain milk, lots of sugar, or a long […]
Vegan Lifestyle Troubleshooting: Keeping the Peace with Family during the Holidays
Holidays are a time of celebration, togetherness, and love, but they can also be an emotionally difficult time for vegans. Some of the most common inquiries I get from clients and newly vegan friends are about the holiday season. “How do I deal with my uncle’s constant teasing? I can’t take it anymore!” “How do […]