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Vegan Foods To Avoid Constipation This Season

August 21, 2021August 17, 2021 by Michelle Torres

Holidays are just around the corner, and you have to get your belly ready. Not to mention, this is the season for your aching body to have that sweet time to relax, unwind and just get away from the hectic schedule that our busy life demands. But before the gobble party and hibernation begins, let …

Cost of Vegan Protein vs. Animal Protein

September 16, 2021August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

If you are looking for vegan sources of protein, there is no shortage of optionslike hemp seeds, chia seeds, and spirulina. But, the last time I checked, hemp seed cost $18 per pound! That seems like an incredibly expensive way to get protein on the vegan diet.

How Do Vegans Get Protein? (a visual guide)

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

The question that vegetarians and vegans are constantly being asked is “How do you get protein?” As annoying as this question is (no one cared about how you got protein before you went veg!), you can’t blame the general public for mistakenly thinking that the vegan diet is lacking in protein. The meat industry has been very influential in getting people to think that meat = protein. For a long time, the government even promoted meat as one of the food groups to eat every day.

Best Plant-Based Protein Powders (and how to know which one is right for you)

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

Looking for a plant-based vegan protein powder? Here is where you can not only find out which vegan protein powders are the best quality and value, but which one is the best for you.

19 Complete Vegan Protein Sources

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

In our society, meat is synonymous with protein. So, it comes as a surprise to many people to learn that many plants are loaded with protein. Vegan protein sources are often superior to meat in many ways, such as containing more fiber and less (or no) cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.

10 Tryptophan Foods Better than Turkey

September 16, 2021August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

When we talk about tryptophan foods, it is usually in reference to turkey and the post-Thanksgiving coma it induces. Tryptophan is one of 8 essential amino acids that our bodies need. The body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin, which can then used to make melatonin, our “sleep hormone.” But there is absolutely no need to eat turkey to get tryptophan. In fact, there are many plant sources of tryptophan which have much more of the amino acid than turkey.

Does Soaking Beans Affect Nutritional Value?

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

You probably know that you should soak dry beans before cooking them. The main reason for doing this is to reduce the amount of time it takes to cook the beans. However, there are also other implications of soaking beans.

3 Health Benefits of Fermentation and How to Get Started

August 17, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

We’ve been hearing a lot about fermentation recently, and for a good reason. Fermented foods are linked to a slew of health benefits ranging from improving digestion to providing the body with important nutrients.

What Vegetarians Need to Know About Iodine and Salt

August 13, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

When we think of nutrients that vegetarians may be lacking, it is usually ones like protein, iron, or calcium which top the list. So, it may come as a surprise to hear that iodine is one of the nutrients that many vegetarians and vegans may be at a risk of deficiency for.

Best Vegetarian Sources of Iron and Bioavailability

August 12, 2021 by Diane Vukovic

There are plenty of foods which are high in iron. However, just because you are eating iron foods, it doesn’t mean your body is absorbing all the iron. Bioavailability refers to how well our body is able to absorb a certain nutrient. Many iron foods have a low bioavailability, but there are simple tricks you can do to increase iron absorption.