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There is such a thing as healthy cereal! Unfortunately, food companies nowadays aren’t much more scrupulous than Charles Post. Just because a product is advertised as “healthy cereal” doesn’t mean it is. You’ve got to know how to read the nutrition facts — let’s talk about it.Read More
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Cacao Vs. Cocoa: Does It Matter?
Have you ever stood in front of a supermarket chocolate bar display and wondered, “Why do some of these say they contain cacao while others contain cocoa? Is it just a different spelling of the same word?”Read More
Nope, the cacao vs. cocoa debate is about more than just spelling! While related, these are actually two different things.
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Healthy Gifts for the Different Personalities in Your Life
As much as we love the holidays, shopping can quickly become a real headache! You want to find fun, healthy gifts that cater to the needs and desires of each friend and family member, but no one wants to straight up tell you what they want. Don’t worry — there’s a perfect gift out there for everyone if you know where to look. Here are the best healthy gifts to get for all the different personalities in your life this holiday.Read More -
FAQs About Taking the Plant-Based Plunge & How to Answer Them
Read MoreAs many former meat-eaters can attest, going plant-based often means answering a lot of questions from those around you.Â
Most of those people mean well (emphasis on most), but it can still be annoying to hear the same questions over and over again, especially if you aren’t sure how to answer.Â
Here’s how to answer the most common questions about going plant-based.
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Healthy Preworkout Snacks
Getting ready to go to the gym, but need something to sustain your appetite throughout your workout? Here are five ideas for healthy, go-to preworkout snacks.Read More -
Plant-Based Diet Bringing on the Bloat? Go Beyond the Gas
If you’ve recently made the leap into a plant-based diet, you may have already noticed you’re feeling great — and you might be inclined to toot your own horn! Yes, we mean that literally and figuratively.Read More -
Healthy Sweet Snacks in Your Favorite Fall Flavors
It’s the season of pumpkin spice! Some people rejoice, while others roll their eyes and opt for something a little less “basic.” Regardless of where you fall on the PSL enjoyment scale, your favorite fall-flavored healthy sweet snacks (okay, more like not-so-healthy snacks) are probably calling your name as we speak. So, here are some ideas for easy, healthy sweet snacks in all of the best fall flavors.Read More -
How to Make a Filling Breakfast Using High-Protein Plant-Based Foods
Read MoreYou can make a plant-based breakfast that is just as filling, just as flavorful, and much more energizing than any animal-based meal by using the right high-protein, animal-friendly foods. You just need to know the building blocks of a sustaining breakfast.
Read on for the low-down on how to construct a filling breakfast, along with a set of delicious, nutritionally-balanced recipe ideas.
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3 Reasons to Make Non-Dairy Cheese Balls Your Go-to Savory Snack
Sweet snacks get a lot of hype, but we all get that distinctive craving for something savory that tempts us down the chip aisle at the grocery store. The problem is that all our crunchy, salty favorites don’t do much for us nutritionally, to say the least. That’s where non-dairy, plant-based cheese balls come in. Read on to find out what the heck Outstanding Cheese Balls are and why should you make them your new go-to savory snack!Read More