Posts Tagged ‘vegan diet’

Eat green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to be all about green beer and wearing green T’s. You can boost your health and celebrate the Irish-themed holiday by eating your greens. Here’s how. Read More

Vegan athletes: Rice protein increases lean body mass

March 11, 2013 |  by  |  news

Results of a ground-breaking study at the University of Tampa show that plant-based rice protein has identical benefits to dairy-based whey protein. This is great news for vegan athletes. Read More

How and why to eat more kale

March 11, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Do you too often steer clear of that large leafy bunch of kale because you don’t want to go through the effort of taking the tender leaves from the hard, woody stems? You aren’t the only one! So buy a bag of already-cut kale and eat the conveniently chopped dark leafy greens as often as possible. Read More

Good-for-you walnut recipes

February 25, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Have you heard? A Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts (primarily walnuts) can reduce the risk of heart disease better than a low-fat diet. To celebrate the props for walnuts, we’re digging into these healthy walnut recipes. Read More

Mediterranean diet: Nuts and olive oil reduce risk of heart disease

February 25, 2013 |  by  |  news

A landmark global study released at the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition held at Loma Linda University Health shows that a plant-based Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts or virgin olive oil significantly reduces the risk of heart disease. Read More

Reasons to eat more grapefruit

February 16, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Did you know that February is National Grapefruit Month? We certainly don’t need an excuse to eat more grapefruit, but for those of you who do, check out the nutritional benefits of sinking your teeth into this juicy, sweet-tart citrus.  Read More

3 Healthier snack swaps

February 11, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Whether you’ve got hungry kids clamoring for an after-school snack or your own tummy is grumbling in between meals, we’ll show you the healthier snack options to grab to curb your family’s hunger. Read More

Why juicing should be part of your lifestyle

February 5, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Even if you’ve already blown your new year’s resolutions, you can still get back on the right track and stay there. Steve Prussack, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Juice Fasting and publisher of VegWorld Magazine, says juicing can be a part of your life and not just a quick fix for weight loss or health. Prussack wrote the following juicing recommendations especially for Miso Vegan readers. Read More

4 Red aphrodisiacs for Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon so plan to paint the night red…or at least feature red mood-boosting foods and drinks to your “day of love” menu. The following aphrodisiacs are naturally love-inducing and boast the crimson color, which studies have shown to also lift libido. Read More

Fun food find: Thin-Shell Almonds

February 4, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Isn’t there something extra satisfying — and fun — about cracking shells off pistachios or peanuts before popping the nut into your mouth? Now you can enjoy that same shell-cracking fun with almonds — no nut cracking tool required. Read More