Protein, protein, protein. Where do you get your protein? This is always a popular question asked to people who eat a predominately low waste plant-based diet. We absolutely need protein to help our bodies function properly, plant-eaters or not. In fact, our bodies require a balance of three very important macronutrients for optimal health: protein,[…]
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How to Prevent Food Waste with Meal Planning
How to Save Money and Prevent Food Waste with Meal Planning In addition to improving your eating habits, meal planning can also decrease your food budget and prevent veggies from spoiling in the fridge. Did you know an estimated 30-40% of the food supply in the US is lost to food waste? Yikes. Of that,[…]
The Best Vegan Alternative to Fish Oil for Supplementing Omega 3
The Best Vegan Alternative to Fish Oil for Supplementing Omega-3? This blog post is sponsored by the wonderful vegan and plastic free brand, Vegums. A few weeks ago, my siblings and I had a conversation about supplements and vitamins. My little sister explained that years ago her doctor recommended she supplement her diet with fish oil.[…]
Zero Waste & Vegan Snack Ideas
So here are just a few ideas to help fill your pantry so you won’t feel like you need to grab some not so healthy processed, packaged snacks when you’re hungry! I also wanted to note that I tried to include only ideas that were pretty easy to find without a bulk food store. I[…]
Simple & Delicious Vegan Veggie Curry Recipe
Vegan Veggie Curry Recipe I know a lot of people assume eating a plant based diet means boring salads and carrot sticks, but let me tell you, there are lots of really delicious, hearty vegan recipes out there. This vegan veggie curry recipe is the perfect example! This recipe is one of my family’s absolute[…]