The “Freshman 15,” as the dreaded first-year student “spread” is known, is not an inevitable part of college life. You can beat the “Freshman 15” (or 20 or 30) simply by making healthy lifestyle choices— namely, by eating a vegan diet. Unlike meat, eggs, and dairy products, vegan foods are low in fat and calories [...]
Archive | March, 2009
Simple Vegan Ravioli
This is a recipe that later today I will be making for diner. It is a simple vegan Ravioli, but so satisfying. You don’t need the egg in the pasta dough and if your missing that cheesy interior, this recipe will make you feel reunited, and I guarantee, it will feel so good. Serves 6 [...]
The Queen of Protein, Quinoa!
The mere utterance of the p-word sends many a vegan into abyssal annoyance. The fascination non-vegans seem to have with protein and “getting enough” is a curious phenomenon with roots buried deep in pure ignorance about where one can acquire this dietary darling. Gather around, huddled and curious masses and allow me to introduce you [...]
Vegan Food for Thought about Climate Change
Good news. Several environmental, vegetarian, and animal advocacy groups have just joined forces to form the Veg Climate Alliance. Their goal is to teach people that “a global shift to vegetarianism is necessary to avoid rapidly approaching catastrophic climatic conditions and other environmental threats.” Amen to that. There is overwhelming evidence linking meat and other [...]
Tree Huggin’, Granola Munchin’… Terrorist?
To say that I don’t quite fit the bill of a domestic terrorist is an understatement at best. When I find a critter in the house, be it ladybug or roach, I take to paper and cup and gently transport my unwelcome houseguest to their more appropriate outdoors abode. I wouldn’t hurt a fly… literally. [...]