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Nutrition
Being a vegan can be tricky but the good news is that it’s easier than you think. You don’t have to live on rice and lettuce – there are plenty of other nutrient-packed ingredients to help you thrive.
Eggplant and Gas: A Troubling Link
Gregory KnoxEggplant is unlikely to induce gas when consumed in a normal portion. However, if you eat a lot of it at once, you can bloat up or get excess gas due to its high fiber...
Cauliflower Pasta: A Low-Carb Game-Changer
Gregory KnoxWith all its benefits, cauliflower pasta can be very good for your body. It is super high in fiber, an excellent source of antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties
Do Vegans Get Hungry More Often?
Gregory KnoxWhen it comes to veganism, if you are not careful and well-informed, it is easy to miss out on some essential nutrients and get hungry more often.
Baking Without Butter: 12 Creative Substitutes for Vegan Butter
Gregory KnoxMany ingredients can be used instead of vegan butter. They will affect your baked goods the way butter does, but with some difference in color or taste.
How to Be Vegan in Winter?
Gregory KnoxVegans have plenty of vegetables, grains, and legumes to choose from in winter, which are rich in vitamins to keep the immune system strong even during the cold winter.
Can Collagen Be Vegan, or is There a Vegan Alternative to Collagen?
Gregory KnoxCollagen is only of animal origin but there are vegan alternative products that naturally stimulate collagen production in the body.
Why Do People Use Carob Instead of Chocolate?
Gregory KnoxCarob powder is rich in fiber, calcium, and protein, in addition to many other health advantages and nutritional qualities, making it a desirable alternative to chocolate.
Vegan Butter Expiration: A Comprehensive Guide
Gregory KnoxIf kept in a cold, dry place, vegan butter has a shelf life of at least six months which may be increased if preservatives or flavors are added.
How Do You Make Vegan Food Taste Better?
Gregory KnoxIn this article, I’ll give you some tips & tricks on how to make vegan food taste better by adding spices, herbs, fresh fruits, vegetables, or other highly aromatic ingredients.
Why is Nutritional Yeast Used in Vegan Recipes?
Gregory KnoxVegans have long cherished nutritional yeast flakes for their vitamin B12, protein levels, as well as their capacity to make cheese substitutes.
Can Maple Syrup Be Used in Cooking? Is it Always Vegan?
Gregory KnoxThe most popular way to eat maple syrup is on breakfast items like pancakes, but it can also be turned into glazes, curries, and sweet dishes to add sweetness.
How Does Coconut Sugar Affect Baking?
Gregory KnoxCan coconut sugar be a reliable alternative to white or brown sugar in any baking recipe? Yes! If used properly, it will not affect the outcome of your baked goods.
Do Vegans Get Enough Zinc? Top 7 Plant Sources of Zinc
Gregory KnoxIn the general population, zinc deficiency is associated with inadequate dietary intake, as goes with all nutrients. However, the level of zinc bioavailability is also crucial.
What Do You Feed Vegan Babies And Kids? Meal Plan examples
Gregory KnoxDiscover what vegan babies and kids eat. We have prepared complete food groups and meal plans that will give your children all the nutrients they need for proper development.
Is Onion Powder the Same as Onion?
Gregory KnoxOnion is a fresh vegetable, and the powder is dehydrated onion that was later finely ground. They have the same taste, but they differ in the way they are used because of their fresh or...
Is a Vegan Diet Appropriate For Children?
Gregory KnoxWith a number of studies supporting this diet, people are also looking for the answer to an important question: Is a vegan diet appropriate for children? Well, it is a bit more complicated than for...
How Much Does a Vegan Nutritionist Make? Can I Be a Vegan Nutritionist?
Gregory KnoxIf you’re thinking about being a vegan nutritionist, one of the first questions you’ll need to get answered is, how much does a vegan nutritionist make? Can you make enough money to make a good...
Can You be Vegan and Low-carb? Meet 6 Low-carb Vegan Food Groups
Gregory KnoxYou probably heard vegans eat a lot of fruit and vegetables which tend to be high in carbs and now you wonder: Can you be vegan and low-carb? Yes you can. You just need to...
Why Do Chia Seeds Become Gelatinous and How to Soak Them Properly?
Gregory KnoxAfter adding liquid to chia seeds, you are going to notice an expansion within a minute. Chia seeds, when soaked in water, get gelatinous. The main reason behind this conversion is the high amount of...
What is Carob And Where Does it Come From?
Gregory KnoxIf you are vegan, chances are, you already stumbled upon carob as a chocolate alternative. But how well are you familiar with that superfood? Do you know what it is and where does it come...
Does Vegan Diet Lead to Calcium Deficiency?
Gregory KnoxA well-planned vegan diet does not lead to calcium deficiency, because a person can get more than enough calcium from plant-based foods. Even on a poor vegan diet, there are enough calcium supplements to take...
About us

We are Tara and Gregory, partners in life as well as in the kitchen. We’ve spent more than a decade learning about vegan nutrition and fitness. We feel the time has come to finally pay it forward and help all of you out there that are stepping into the unknown.