Almond milk is one of my favorite milk substitutes that I use for my daily hot chocolate and oatmeal. Many vegans use almond milk, but it can be hard to find a product without carrageenan or guar gum. Both of these ingredients are very common in food products and supplements, usually as a thickening or…
Category: Healthy on a Vegan Diet
Starting a vegan diet that is heavily plant-based can significantly improve digestive health over time, but people can run into difficulties with on the diet with stomach pain and other digestive issues after becoming vegan. Sometimes introducing new foods into your diet can upset the balance and your body needs a bit of time to…
When fish oils are off the menu, we have to replace those important omega-3 fatty acids in our diet somehow. They have numerous health benefits from preventing heart disease to improving cognitive health. Finding an alternative to fish oil can be easy if you know the right foods and supplements to take. You see, when…
Garlic is known to be one of the best remedies to help prevent and treat a sore throat. I’ll show you how you can use garlic so you can make a fast recovery! Viral and bacterial infections are often one of the most common causes of a sore throat, but allergies, smoke, and even talking…
Anxiety is a very common condition that affects people of all ages at one point or another. What if you could take the edge of that anxiety with a cup of chamomile tea? Research suggests that compounds in chamomile may have potent anti-anxiety effects. In the United States, anxiety conditions affect just under 20% of…
The human body is home to trillions of bacteria that help digest your food, improve nutrient absorption, control your mood, protect you from the bad bugs, and boost your immune system. They’re super important, but how can you get probiotics or these healthy bacteria if you’re excluding both dairy and soy from your diet? As…
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables. Regular consumption of foods which contain these carotenoids also appears to play an important role in the protection of various diseases including macular degeneration. Both being lipid-soluble, they can accumulate in the body and provide powerful antioxidant and protective benefits. Fortunately, on a…
If you’re a vegan and on a raw food diet, you’re most likely quite lean. You’ll also be protected against the development of diabetes and heart disease. The downside is that you might be at a greater risk of osteoporosis, especially if you’re a woman. So getting enough calcium and vitamin D is super important to maintain…
White tea with Pomegranate is a great combination and provides unique and powerful antioxidants for better health and wellness. White tea has a more delicate and has a milder taste than green tea. And with the natural sweetness and tangy flavor of pomegranate, this combination is a delightful drink if you’re looking for something different.…
Garlic has some amazing health benefits, one of them being its ability to significantly decrease blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks. They call high blood pressure a ‘silent killer’ because the symptoms aren’t obvious. So how can you protect yourself using garlic and what is the best way to take…