The first time I was asked “what do vegans eat” my response was fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Then the follow-up question came, yes, “but what do they eat?” and I understood. This wasn’t a question about the...
Hello Dear Readers, Today my vegan husband is competing in his first half-iron man of the season. Last night, with optimal nutrition and sustained energy in mind, I made this flavorful, carb-loaded, pre-race pasta bowl. For anyone looking for alternatives to the...
Hello Dear Readers, I so appreciate the Internet for enabling connections with lovely people from my younger days. For instance, a high school classmate reached out to me recently expressing the desire to add more plant-based foods to her diet. In particular she, like...
I recently returned from a five day certification program at Main Street Vegan Academy (MSVA). What a blast! For a start, I loved my classmates…a phenomenal bunch hailing from as far away as Puerto Rico and Argentina. Additionally, NYC is vegan dining...
So this happened last night…I met one of my heroes at a preview of the highly entertaining and informative film Plant Pure Nation. There are so many great reasons to eat a whole foods, plant-based diet: personal health, the environment, animals,...
