As the demand for vegan food continues to grow, you may be wondering, what about protein? It turns out that vegans – just like animals – get protein directly from plants. Proteins consist of twenty different amino acids, eleven of which can be naturally synthesized by our bodies. The remaining nine must come from our diets. These nine amino acids, …
Explore lots of different recipes Common misconception: vegans eat salad every day. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many Facebook groups, Instagram pages and blogs dedicated to sharing delicious plant-based recipes, tutorials, tips and hacks. Check out the Academy of Culinary Nutrition’s top 50 vegan blogs for more ideas and inspiration. Try plant-based alternatives for your “old” …
From cookbooks and nutritional guides to educational pieces and children’s books, there’s no shortage of vegan books to choose from. Here are five of our favorites that would make great gifts this holiday season: Own Your Health: How to Live Long and Avoid Chronic Illness by Glen Merzer Perfect for those who want to live healthier lives, this book is …
When a vegan is invited to a dinner party, one question always pops up in their mind: Will there be anything for me to eat? Often, along with this question comes anxiety (Is it weird if I ask for the ingredients in their recipes? Should I just bring my own food?). If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can ease …
“I have to ask, how was Eleven Madison Park? Was it worth the money? I read the New York Times review yesterday. Scathing.” This, from the young woman who sat down across from me on the subway as I was riding home after spending the previous three and a half hours dining at one of New York’s most exclusive restaurants …
Vegan in NYC Broadway is reopening and autumn leaves are beckoning. For those of you planning a visit to the Big Apple, we asked our team’s resident New Yorkers about vegan fare in their home city. We’ve got Manhattan and Brooklyn covered — here’s what Sharon (Upper Westsider and chief of staff) and Piper (Brooklynite and senior director of legal …
Being vegan doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in fast food. With fast food chains adding more and more vegan options to their menus, there are many options to choose from. Check out our list below to find out what’s out there: Chipotle Chipotle is a great place to get a quick bite if you’re vegan. Their salsas, fajita veggies, corn, …
There are so many ways to spice up your plant-based meals and snacks. Check out these five famous and flavorful recipes: Tracye McQuirter: Banana Walnut Mini Muffins Vegan for 34 years, best-selling author, award-winning public health nutritionist and trailblazer Tracye McQuirter has been teaching people how to go cut meat, dairy and eggs out of their diets with ease and …
Starbucks offers a variety of vegan drink and food options in addition to menu items that can be easily veganized with a few adjustments.* From coffee to tea and breakfast to lunch, Starbucks is sure to have something vegan that can fix your craving. Here’s a list of vegan options to try. Food, Snacks & Sweets Breakfast and Bakery: Bagels …