Photo: coral_abi
By: Michele Wolfson
Recently we’ve been featuring tips and recipes on how to go vegan because of National Vegan Month. But for those of you who aren’t quite sold on giving up meat just yet, there are still dozens of choices you can make to still live a healthier life. The first one includes choosing healthier proteins.
There is no denying that a porterhouse steak provides a large source of protein—38 grams worth. But it also delivers 44 grams of fat, 16 of them saturated. That’s almost three-fourths of the recommended daily intake for saturated fat. Salmon is also packed with protein and contains 18 grams of fat and 4 grams of saturated fat, but from an environmental and health perspective- it’s better to eat smaller fish as a source of protein. [click to continue…]
Finally! Summer has officially arrived in Cornwall and I am loving it. I was starting to feel seriously Vitamin D deprived, which for a sun worshipper like myself is never a good thing. I tend to get very grouchy when the sun is not out and is probably why I lust after a home in California.
Us vegans have to consider vitamins and minerals a lot – in actual fact we all should but for those leading a vegan lifestyle it is imperative. Therefore, I find myself planning my meals to include an array of ingredients that each serve a very specific purpose. Sounds complicated and fussy? Read on. [click to continue…]
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Love Veggies and Yoga By Averie Sunshine
The weather is getting warmer and what better way to enjoy it than with a refreshing smoothie? [click to continue…]
Photo: Tamara Burross on flickr
Along with the cost of fuel skyrocketing, food prices are also rising. Cutting corners and saving money is becoming a necessity and there are several ways to go about doing it. You can start out by buying dried beans instead of canned beans as you’ll get more for your money. They’ll also be healthier as they are preservative free and have no processed chemicals or sodium. [click to continue…]
Second-Day Meals of Leftovers
I’ve covered a lot of topics suggesting how to make the most of your leftovers. You can fold them into healthy salads, make great tasting tacos or sandwiches, and turn stale bread into a wealth of recipes.
While it’s great to make the most of unexpected dinner remains, sometimes, you need to prepare to even have leftovers to begin with. A great way to make sure you’re saving money and have enough food is to cook a bunch of different things at the beginning of the week. Here’s some ideas to get you started on Sunday so that you’re set for the rest of the week. [click to continue…]
Vegetarian Column
Most meat eaters, and even many vegetarians, see vegetarianism as a diet lacking — specifically, lacking in meat or sufficient proteins. Yes, eating vegetarian means excluding meat from one’s diet. But is something really missing? [click to continue…]
By Jason Bell
As spring arrives and the weather gets warmer, runners once again take to the paths of Central Park. Physical activity and camaraderie with fellow exercisers feel great, but working out hard requires a lot of energy. [click to continue…]
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