I love the color of fresh beet leaves! They are a vibrant green that contrasts beautifully with the reddish stalks. Do you know they also taste delicious sautéed? This Sautéed Sesame Beet Leaves dish combines beet leaves with garlic and sesame oil for a fragrant and tasty side dish that complements any main course entrée.…
Children come in different ages, sizes and shapes with different taste preferences and likes. But they all need to eat, grow and thrive through good food choices and regular physical activity. Vegan or plant-based families in particular need to be mindful in planning well to ensure that their children, especially young children, get all the…
Have you ever wondered, “How much protein is there on my plate?” If so, you are definitely not alone. Often vegans and plant-based eaters are criticized for their perceived lack of adequate protein intake. The good news is that there are many protein-rich sources in the plant-based world, so those eating a variety of plant-based…
Shiitake Mushrooms are a common ingredient used in Asian cooking, and for good reason. They are flavorful, have a meaty umami taste and give dishes a fragrant distinctive taste when added. Did you know that Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of choline? Choline is a micronutrient that is critical in many parts of the…
In Part 2, I would like to discuss other key nutrients vegans and plant-based eaters alike need to consider when planning smart healthy diets for themselves and their families. Adequate amounts of these nutrients need to be included in your intake, particularly if you are excluding all forms of animal-based protein from the foods that…
Here are some key nutrients vegans and plant-based eaters alike need to consider when planning smart healthy diets for themselves and their families. These nutrients are especially important if you are excluding all forms of animal-based protein from the foods that you eat. In Part 1, protein, calcium and vitamin D are highlighted. Knowing the…
When I woke up on the morning of New Year’s day, I had a sudden craving for pancakes and a desire to try a new recipe. This particular combination doesn’t usually happen. So I searched online for a recipe to try and came across the Vegan Pancakes recipe by Nicdelis on AllRecipes.com. It looked like a…
Also known as snap beans, wax beans or string beans, green beans usually abound in the spring season, though better quality crops can be grown in the fall season. Green beans can be further sub-categorized into ‘pole beans’ or ‘bush beans’ depending on whether they require poles for support during growth or not. Long, skinny…
Take a look at the refrigerated and non-refrigerated sections of the supermarket, and you will see lots of plant-based milk products. It’s mind boggling. There’s soy milk, almond milk, cashew nut milk, oat milk, rice milk, pea-protein based milk, hemp milk, and multiple combination milks to just name a few…but which one is the best…
Many names refer to this green cruciferous vegetable, so it is easy to get confused. Examples include broccoli raab, broccoli rabe, Chinese broccoli, rapine, rapini, turnip broccoli and rappi (to just name a few) but they all actually refer to the same vegetable. Broccoli raab comes with green flowery like leaves, small florets that resemble…
