A vegan diet has been given a lot of attention these days and more and more people are embracing this way of eating. Mainstream restaurants such as Earls, Joey’s and Boston Pizza and popular fast food chains such as A & W have added a variety of plant-based options to their menu making it much Read More
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73 Ingredients To Stock Your Vegan Kitchen
I am sure you will agree that it’s very frustrating to find the perfect recipe only to discover you don’t have any of the ingredients. That’s why in this blog, I will review 17 ingredients to stock your vegan kitchen. Because a well stocked kitchen is one of the best ways to eat delicious food, Read More
5 Reasons Why Stir-Fry Recipes Are The Best Ever
After a long day of work the last thing we want to do is spend two hours in the kitchen preparing a gourmet meal. This is why stir-fry recipes are the best solution to the go-out or eat-at-home dilemma. Stir-fry’s allow you to eat a home-cooked nutritious meal without spending too much time in the Read More
How To Get Enough Calcium Without Eating Dairy
It seems that most people believe that drinking milk and eating milk products is the only way to get enough calcium. However, did you know that many other foods also contain rich sources of this bone building mineral without all the side effects and harmful animal practices? That’s why in this blog, you will discover Read More
20 Smoothies To Start Your Day Off Right
Smoothies are the perfect morning meal, snack or before bed treat. In this blog, you will discover 20 smoothies to start your day off right. Smoothies are a versatile meal that can be packed with a variety of nutritious fruits and veggies. Health Canada recommends, for best health, that everyone eats a minimum of 7-10 Read More
Ketogenic vs. Plant-Based Diet: Which One Is Better?
Fad diets have been around for decades. They are successful, in the short-term, because they promise quick weight loss. However, those of us who have been in the health profession for many years know that quick results does not mean healthy, safe or long-lasting. In this blog, I will discuss the detrimental effects of fad Read More
How To Fuel Intense Workouts With A Plant-Based Diet
When you think about an athlete what do you picture? A guy with big bulging muscles eating 10,000 calories a day in chicken and broccoli? Or a buff female with six-pack abs drinking a whey protein shake? This is often the stereotypical thought of an athlete but this is not always the case. In this blog, I Read More
5 Simple Healthy Upgrades To Your Favourite Snacks
As a kid snack time was my favourite! My mom was a delicious cook and her baked goods, which she learned to make from my grandmother, were the best! Although, many of the favourite snacks I grew up with were not plant-based I have been able to easily make some simple changes to the ingredients Read More
A Day In the Life Of An Active Vegan Who Loves Living Meatless
As I sit down every day to write my next blog, article or book I always think, “what do my readers want to learn about? What will inspire them to take each step towards their goals?” I know you enjoy the recipes I post and the health and wellness tips and tricks about fitness and nutrition; Read More
How To Get Fat Soluble Vitamins On A Vegan Diet
You may have noticed that the vegan, or plant-based, diet is receiving a lot of attention these days as more people make the choice to refrain from eating animal based foods. However, with this new popularity comes much scrutiny as well. People are still under the misconception that a vegan diet does not contain all the essential nutrients Read More