Lacto-ovo vegetarians (or simply “vegetarians”) eat dairy products and eggs, but vegans do not eat any animal foods. All of this means that you shouldn’t overdo it with these foods (especially if you have insulin resistance) and that you should make the foods on this list part of your daily diet. As the popularity of …
Experts say that nutrients found in foods high in dairy fat, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. For food companies to make a veggie burger look, taste and feel like a traditional burger, they have to add a lot of “magic to make it appealing.” It is …
Whether it’s by plane, train or car, it can sometimes be difficult to find healthy, whole plant-based foods while traveling, especially when it comes to remote locations or meat-loving cultures and regions. Top tips from a health coach on how to eat healthy when traveling. A health coach’s best tips for eating healthy while traveling. …
Knowing which foods contain naturally occurring vitamin B12 isn’t much help when none of those foods are an option for your diet. Plant-based foods do not naturally contain vitamin B12, so people following a vegetarian or vegan diet need to make sure they consume enough each day to avoid a deficiency. For vegans and those …
Soy is a staple in plant-based diets because it is the main ingredient in many nutritious vegan foods. A vegan diet can be rich in iron, although the body absorbs iron from plant foods less well than it does from meat. If you’re raising your baby or child on a vegan diet, you want to …
One of the things I love most about India is following your nose and wandering the labyrinthine streets to find out what your next snack might be. All things considered, say researchers, only about 20 percent of Indians are actually vegetarians, far fewer than common claims and stereotypes suggest. Although not a traditional ingredient in …
When following a vegan keto diet, you need to significantly reduce your carbohydrate intake and replace it with healthy fats and vegan sources of protein. Although research shows that both the vegan and ketogenic diets can benefit your health, studies on the effects of the vegan ketogenic diet are needed to determine if this diet …
Being a vegan doesn’t only mean eating well, it also means treating our bodies, other people, and the earth well. That’s why you should really consider using natural and organic shampoo brands, to stay true to your moral values when you’re doing haircare/personal care as well. There are many different brands for organic vegan shampoos, …
When it comes to our daily skincare routine, one thing that we cannot compromise on is the type and quality of our face mask. And what’s better than a vegan face mask to give your skin the luxury treatment it deserves. Now there are thousands of brands claiming to produce cruelty-free face masks that don’t …
For those of us strictly following plant-based diets, getting a daily fix of omega-3 through conventional food sources isn’t easy. While vegetarians may look towards seafood like salmon or cod to fulfill this deficiency, these Omega-3 rich foods aren’t an option for vegans. This is where Omega-3 supplements come into play, although finding the right …