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Nutritional yeast is a popular condiment used among vegans. Described as having a nutty or cheesy flavor, nutritional yeast is often used in place of cheese. Beloved among many vegans, it has long since been a point of contention that nutritional yeast contains MSG. In hopes of clearing up that rumor, it’s important to know this one truth: nutritional yeast doesn’t contain MSG, it is MSG.
So you’ve gone vegan. You may have heard the trend is to keep your fats high, so you cook with coconut oil, slather olive oil on your salads and make it a point to eat avocados and nuts everyday. Perhaps you indulge in processed foods that contain no animal products. A look at two scientific studies may shed some light on the ill effects of fat on the vegan diet and how to correct it.
Has your teen declared that they're "going vegan?" If you're concerned, you'll be relieved to know that there has been a major shift in how America is eating. This trend is especially common among America’s younger generation. One only has to scour Instagram to see the variety of delectable, colorful and healthful meals created from fruits and vegetables, and it's improving our children's health.
Researchers are continually learning about micronutrients that help improve lifespan. Sometimes we achieve the nutrients directly, such as through the food we eat. And sometimes indirectly, such as through metabolism of our intestinal bacteria.
The inflammation of the intestinal lining that comes with Crohn's flare-ups causes debilitating intestinal swelling, cramping, and diarrhea and affects half a million people in the United States. It is a little known fact that IBD and shingles virus have long been affiliated. If you suffer from Crohn's and shingles virus flare-ups you'll be relieved to know there are healing foods that can bring you some relief.
Maybe you are already vegan. Maybe you’ve stopped by this page because you are considering going vegan. Either way, you will likely face many questions about your choices based on myths that the world has about plant-based living. Here are some of the most common myths and how to bust them!
Juicing is a popular way to increase intake of fruits and vegetables, but after extracting the juice, what do you do with all of the pulp? You should not waste it, as it is loaded with so many good nutrients (not the least of which is fiber).
Eating a vegan diet or more plant-based foods overall is a very positive change for your health, but there are a couple of down sides - at least temporarily.
Since the skin is biggest elimination organ of your body it makes sense then, that what you eat can greatly affect how you smell. Research has found that body odor is stronger in people who eat meat.
Just like many Vegan people we all want to make a positive difference in the world. Believe it or not, what you choose on your plate can have a huge impact on making the world a better place to live.
Do vegans sleep better? The answer may lie in some new research on diet and insomnia. Researchers have found that our diet directly affects how well we sleep. This may uncover why people who eat high carbohydrate diets, like vegans do, may sleep better. So, if sleep has been hard to come by, your diet choices are well worth taking a good honest look at.
Flavonoids are phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables. An adequate intake of flavonoids, through diet, has been reported to protect the heart, treat asthma and reduce the risks of developing cancer. So, you can keep disease away by boosting your flavonoids intake with these 3 vegan recipes.
Quinoa salad is one of the easiest vegan homemade lunch ideas to throw together. Quinoa salad is filling, boasts a good amount of protein and low glycemic fruit and vegetables, and can easily be prepared by the batch. This low carb diabetic-friendly vegan lunch is filling, highly nourishing and can be served in a salad or as a salad.
In the name of convenience, many vegans try to make their morning routine as efficient as possible: they pre-set their coffee makers, and perhaps grab an energy nut bar on-the-go, believing that we're getting some kind of fiber-rich health benefit. In the end they have made one of the most dehydrating choices to start our day. A faster, more hydrating and nourishing way to start to your day, begins with some of the most healing foods on earth -- fruit.
Sauerkraut is one of the most common and oldest forms of preserving cabbage, and its raved for its nutritional contents. But, if you are looking for a delicious alternative to sauerkraut, this Korean Kimchi vegan recipe is for you.
Organic produce is often more expensive for the consumer, but sometimes is quite worth it.
Recently I was introduced to MyThermo, a non-contact thermometer (you can call it wireless) that measures the temperature of almost everything.
Back in January of this Year, US News and World Report delivered its results on its annual “Best Diets” ratings, listing 38 popular diets in order on how they fared when it came to health and weight management. Can you guess what the top 10 have in common?
According to the American academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, about 25 million suffer from Asthma only in the US, and it costs an average of $3,300 per person with asthma each year in medical expenses, missed school and work days, and early deaths. So, it is ideal to keep asthma under control via nutritional means, and here is why vegan foods to treat asthma can improve overall health.
What you eat or leave out of your diet greatly impacts your state of health and your nervous system. While the raw vegan diet in itself is very calming to the nervous system, part-time or not-so-raw vegans can focus on three foods to benefit their nervous system and feel calm and healthy.
One of the most challenging nutrients to obtain from a vegan diet is Vitamin B12. Most vegans use fortified products or take a vitamin supplement. But recent news has shown some concern about long-term, high dose supplementation. Here we hope to clear things up a bit.
Edible flowers have become a growing fad in Britain powered by celebrity chefs and intagram. But, what most people don’t know is that the health benefits of edible flowers outshine how they make a dish look pretty. So, its time to reap the health benefits of edible flowers with these 3 recipes below.
It’s hard to know what is the best milk to choose from, with so many non-dairy options available. But, knowing the nutritional value of your chosen non- dairy milk, will help a lot with such decision. Here you will find out more about hemp milk, and 5 vegan antioxidant smoothies using hemp milk that will provide many health benefits.
Vegans and vegetarians sometimes need to work a little harder to ensure they are getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals. A vegan diet – just as any diet – is best nutritionally when well planned to include a variety of foods.
Most of the time, people tend to think that flowers cannot be eaten, but recently there has been reports that edible flowers are rapidly becoming a trend amongst Britons, thanks to celebrity chefs and instagram. So, below 3 edible flowers that have many health benefits.
Earwax buildup can be bothersome and in many cases can cause hearing loss. Q-tips are a common although, not recommended, method to remove earwax buildup. While more research has to be done on earwax, research has hinted at the role that diet plays in it's make up.
When it comes to side effects of the Keto diet more and more evidence is piling up against the Keto diet being healthy. Vegan diets are more nourishing and assimilable, allowing for easier and more efficient digestion as well as more vibrant health where the Keto diet stresses the organs, slows digestion and overtime can manifests disease.
Eggplant is a fruit and highly regarded for its antioxidant compounds, which according to the CDC exhibits anti-inflammatory activities in protection against chemical toxicity and cancer. So, read on to know more about the 5 vegan recipes with eggplant to reap its many health benefits.
Eggplant is an excellent replacement for meat in some dishes when you are vegan. There are also a ton of other great reasons to pick up this vegetable today.
Viral infections have been linked to global fetal and infant losses, according to a survey published by The Journal of Pediatrics. Despite medical advances, infections are a significant cause of infant mortality. Also, inadequate nutrition during pregnancy, has been linked to a growing number of stillbirths. Therefore, the best way to tackle this problem is through nutrition, which can be achieved by consuming antiviral foods that are easy to find. Below are vegan antiviral foods that may help reduce stillbirths and infant mortality by keeping expectant mums and children healthy.