One of the best parts of summer has got to be the abundance of fresh summer produce in fields, grocery stores and farmer markets. It is such a delight to feast on ripe and ready summer fruits like juicy pink fuzzy peaches, fragrant red hued nectarines, sweet blueberries, golden apricots and luscious strawberries. Our family…
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…
Have you seen plant-based or vegan recipes calling for a ‘flax egg’ in the ingredients and wondered what it is? Well, a ‘flax egg’ is a substitute for a hen’s egg that can be used in various recipes, including many baking recipes. It is very simple as it only requires two ingredients and takes less…
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…
Young toddlers between 12 -23 months of age need a good high calorie nutritional beverage to help in their growth and development, especially if they stop breastfeeding at 12 months of age. Since breast milk is about 20 calories per ounce (equivalent to approximately 160 calories in 8 ounces), it makes sense that a good…