I’ve already answered almost all of the most asked questions that people on a vegan diet get: Where do you get your protein? What about calcium? What exactly do you eat? Another question I’m often asked is “You’re vegan? Do you take a lot of vitamins and supplements?” While there are a few supplements that I do […]
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Fran Costigan’s Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with a Chocolate Shell
I like avocados for their taste, texture, and healthy nutritional profile. I eat them in salads, on crusty dense bread, mashed into a chunky guacamole, or simply halved and sprinkled with lime juice and flaked sea salt. Then, there is avocado-based ice cream! You may have already enjoyed some of the naturally vegan avocado ice […]
3 Ways to Vote for the Animals
I don’t know about you, but the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election seems to be neverending. Is it November yet? Marathon political race aside, the prospect of voting for our next commander-in-chief reminds me of how important voting is as a vegan. Your vote is your voice, and the fact that you have one allows you […]
Why a Plant-Based Diet?
I strongly believe that eating “animal-free” is healthier for us, the planet and, of course, the animals. The easier it is to adopt a vegan lifestyle, the more people will choose it. Many home chefs are now looking to add more vegetables into their weekly menu plan, serving at least one wholly plant-powered meal each […]
Wonderfully Raw Gourmet Delights Coco-Roons
Have you wandered the snack aisle at your grocery store lately? There are dozens of products but none of them offer any nutrition at all. Preservatives. Chemicals. Added sugars. Artificial ingredients. Reading the labels on some of these products is like reading a science experiment. For the longest time, I resorted to making my own snacks […]