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Wine pairing and plant-based meals
Hungarian red lentil soup (The Vegan 8)
This comforting Hungarian red lentil soup from The Vegan 8 cookbook has minimal ingredients but lots of deep flavors, and best of all, it's quick and easy to prepare.
How to go Vegan: 7 tips to help you get started
If you're looking for information and help on how to go Vegan, here are 7 amazing actionable tips on what to eat, what foods to swap, how to transition, how to eat on the go & more
Vegan Fall recipes: healthy and delicious seasonal dishes
Find many seasonal recipes inspired by the flavors of fall, such as pumpkins, mushrooms, beets, celeriac, cabbages and so on, for healthy and delicious Vegan Fall Recipes ideas. Hello my beautiful friends! I do not know about you, but I LOVE autumn (yeah you might already know that if you read this blog and/or follow me on Instagram – you totally should by the way ;D ). Possibly because I was born in Fall and feel a deep connection to this season, or because I don’t enjoy the heat (says the girl that once moved to a beautiful Tropical Island, go figure), or because I like the comforting layers of...
Diwali Vegan recipes (dairy-free & egg-free)
What Vegan recipes to cook for Diwali? These festive foods will be perfect for the Festival of Lights.
Chocolate-chia pudding featuring Detox Organics
This delicious Superfood Chocolate-chia pudding is filled with everything your body needs
A Vegan guide to food waste management
Special contribution by Jackie Americans are world leaders in many areas, but perhaps one of the things that the US can improve upon is food wastage. It is estimated that 50% of all produce goes to waste. That’s 60 million tons and $160 million worth of once perfectly good food. Vegans can take pride in knowing that a Vegan lifestyle is not just good for personal health, but for the environment as well. However, the rate at which fruits and vegetables go bad can mean we waste more than we’d like. So how should a vegan go about dealing with food waste? It all starts with understanding the implications. The waste implications...
20 amazing Vegan Slow-Cooker recipes for busy week nights
If you never have enough time to prepare a home-made dinner during those hectic week nights, a slow-cooker might become your best friend: it does all the work for you! I’ve assembled 25 of the best Vegan Slow-Cooker recipes so you can enjoy a home-cooked dinner every night. Hello my beautiful friends,as I’m writing this Europe (and the whole Northern Hemisphere actually) is being hit by a heat wave. All we’re having these days is fast, easy Summer meals but as the Autumn child that I am, I’m already dreaming and wishing for Fall to come soon. It’s only natural that I’m planning on all the great soups, stews and...
Health benefits of a Vegan diet
Special contribution by Jackie The number of Vegans has increased 360% in the last ten years, so one can imagine just how many people all around the world are turning towards Veganism for reasons related to both health and ethical issues. While being Vegan is a great way to boost your intake of vitamins, rid your body of harmful toxins, and even lose weight, the health benefits of a Vegan diet go far beyond just looking and feeling a little bit better. ⇻ read: Why Vegan? Not sure if you should go Vegan? Healthlabs.com has created a series of tests to check your food allergies, deficiencies and general wellness that we all should...
Dairy-free Vegan fruity popsicles
A delicious and healthy summer treat to cool down instantly: colorful and oh- so-easy-to-make Dairy-free Vegan fruity popsicles Hello my beautiful friends! Wouldn’t you agree, on a hot summer day, nothing tastes better than a homemade fruity popsicle straight out of the freezer. Taking a bite out of these colorful treats is refreshingly yummy and also healthy at the same time. No chemical food dyes, no artificial sweeteners, just a few simple ingredients and fresh fruit. This type of healthy dessert is probably the easiest summer treat you can make, and I bet children will love to participate in the making, too. Just choose your favorite summer fruits and mix with...
Get rid of toxins: 7-day Vegan detox meal plan
Guest post by Helen Do you want to eat healthier for a week and easily get rid of toxins? Here is a 7 day Vegan detox meal plan you’ll love Toxins have a way of staying in our systems for a long time and the only way to get rid of them is through efficient detox diets. There are a lot of such diets advertised everywhere that you’d get dizzy trying to count them, but one thing’s for sure – vegetables are good for you! One of the most efficient ways to get rid of dangerous toxins in your system is to try eating vegetable-based meals for at least a...
Basil, Lemon & Ginger Green Smoothie
Guest post by Joey Are you looking for the perfect refreshing treat for a warm summer day? Look no further. This Basil Lemon Ginger Green Smoothie provides a unique and delicious flavor combination that’s perfect for sipping on the deck or near the pool—or just to jump start your morning as you head out for the day. This simple and easy recipe requires only six ingredients (and one of those is water!), and it blends together in one easy step. It mixes the sweetness of banana, the zest of a lemon, the freshness of basil, and the zing of ginger with the nutritional benefits of kale. The kale also gives...
How to make a Vegan antipasto platter
If you’re looking for a really easy and fun entertaining idea, learn how to make a Vegan antipasto platter that everybody will enjoy! Hello my beautiful friends, the sweet long summer nights are finally here, and so is entertaining and dining al fresco season. If you’re looking for a really easy and fun entertaining idea, why not try what we call “apéro dinatoire” in France , a particularly informal and lovely type of gathering which consists of so many antipasti, bruschette, appetizers, dips and mezze (plus drinks) that you make a whole dinner out of it – no need for entrée or main course – just many wonderful little bites of...
Easy Vegan Summer lunch ideas in under 10 minutes
With these Easy Vegan Summer lunch ideas your next healthy, yummy and amazing meal is just minutes away! Hello my beautiful friends! Technically it’s still Spring, and yet here temperatures have been rising so quickly that most days it feels like Summer. I am a firm believer that warmer months are for taking it easy in the kitchen, that’s why today we’re going through some amazing quick and easy Vegan summer lunch ideas that will be ready in under 10 minutes. With these recipes, you won’t have to spend time at the stove, and you will have time to do all the wonderful things Summer days are made for: outdoor...
The ultimate Chocolate-chip Cookies
These Vegan Chocolate chip cookies are a chocolate-chip cookie lover’s dream-come-true: soft and chewy, with loads of dark chocolate chunks and the perfect texture to be dunked in some cold plant-based milk for the ultimate comfort food ♡ Hello my beautiful friends! As a food lover and recipe developer, I always try to come up with new recipes, but many times I realize that what you really want, is to go back to the basics. Especially when they’re new to the Vegan lifestyle or simply Veg-curious, my readers write me telling they would want to eat the foods they already love but in a plant-based version. And that’s why today...
Avoiding A Food Feud: Catering For A Vegan Party
Special contribution by Jackie What is life without family and friends? Everyone knows the importance of setting time aside to spend with those closest to us. However, as soon as you add food to the mix, socializing can become a whole lot harder. Despite the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, it is estimated that only roughly 1% of the global population follow veganism. Therefore, it’s pretty likely that at least some of your nearest and dearest might not share your diet! On the other hand, veganism is a growing movement, with the number of US consumers identifying as vegan growing by 5% since 2014. This makes it more important than...