Tag: healthy
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Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
This vegan and gluten free carrot cake tastes like a cross between traditional carrot cake and gingerbread blondies due to the warming spices and moist, dense texture. The cake has a pleasant, nutty undertone due to the ground walnuts, almond flour, and cashew frosting, and makes for the perfect healthy Easter dessert! Ingredients: For the…
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Best Healthy Restaurants in LA (Vegan Options)
LA offers no shortage of healthy vegan restaurants and food options, from juice shops to upscale dining, and here I will show you some of my personal favorites to check out the next time you are in the city. Fully Vegan: 1. Real Food Daily Real Food Daily has an expansive menu, ranging from buddha…
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4 Natural Ways to Boost Energy Without Coffee
1.Maca Powder Maca belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family alongside broccoli, cauliflower, and kale and has traditionally been used both medicinally and as a food in its native Peruvian Andes mountain range Over the last few decades, maca, most commonly the maca root in its powdered form, has grown in popularity around the world as…
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10 Healthy (Vegan) Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas
Many people tend to skip breakfast because they are in a rush in the mornings and don’t have time to make a nutritious meal, or they will grab unhealthy choices on the go because of the convenience. However, you don’t have to sacrifice convenience for a healthy breakfast. Preparing make-ahead breakfasts the night before or…
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29 Healthy Vegan Trader Joe’s Products
1.Murasaki Sweet Potatoes Otherwise known as Japanese sweet potatoes, these tubers are sweeter, denser, and starchier than orange sweet potatoes, with some comparing their flavor to vanilla cake. Japanese sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods and definitely a staple for me. 2.Steamed & Peeled Baby Beets 3.Salad Mixes and Precut Vegetables Make sure…
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Healthy & Vegan Substitutions
1. Eggs →Tofu: Tofu scramble is a great alternative to scrambled eggs, especially with the addition of black salt, which has a sulfurous, eggy flavor. Tofu can also be used to make “egg” benedict, quiche, fritatta, or an omelette. https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/tofu-scramble-recipe https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-tofu-eggs-benedict-gluten-free/ https://plantbasedcookingshow.com/2020/12/05/vegan-crustless-vegetable-quiche/ https://shaneandsimple.com/vegan-frittata/ https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/09/vegan-omelette-for-one.html →Chickpea Flour: Chickpea flour can also be used to make vegan…
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Banana Buckwheat Waffle Recipe
These vegan waffles are made with such simple, nutrient dense ingredients and are naturally sweetened from just bananas. They are low in fat and contain a significant amount of protein (10.6 grams) and fiber (15 grams) from the buckwheat flour and bananas. Ingredients: 2 mashed bananas 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon…
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Want to go Vegan in 2022? How to do it the Healthy Way
1. Focus on Whole, Unprocessed Foods Make the foundation of your diet naturally plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts/seeds rather than processed junk food and vegan replacements like mock meats. This will not only benefit your overall health, but also help keep you more satisfied and full because of the…
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8 Tips to Maximize Nutrient Absorption
1. Soak Grains, Legumes, and Nuts/Seeds This reduces phytic acid, which can inhibit absorption of certain nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium. Each type of grain, legume, or nut/seed requires a different minimum soaking time necessary, but it is easiest to soak them overnight 2. Pair Vitamin C with Plant-Based Iron Pairing non-heme…
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Is Fruit Sugar Bad for You?
One of the most common misunderstandings I hear is that fruit should be avoided because its high levels of sugar cause blood sugar spikes and adverse effects such as diabetes and weight gain. Yet this could not be further from the truth! Yes, it is true that fruit contains an abundance of sugar, but these…
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