Posts Tagged ‘vegan diet’

Bone health: Another reason to love dried plums

January 19, 2013 |  by  |  news

Naturally sweet, chewy, and a delectable healthy ingredient for sweet or savory recipes, dried plums are having their day in the sun. New research reveals there’s more to these gems of nutrition than you think. Read More

5 Ways to manage your weight

January 19, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Have your well-intended new year’s health resolutions started to lose their appeal? It’s a good thing that National Healthy Weight Week (January 20 – 26) occurs three weeks into the new year. We know how challenging it can be to stay on track once the excitement of setting goals begins to wane. To help you stay motivated, the experts at Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa offer the following tips to embrace those diet and fitness goals for life. Read More

Feel Good Food: Tofu and Shiitake Hotpot

January 14, 2013 |  by  |  recipes

Winter begs for warm soups that break the chill and ward off pesky illnesses. Since chicken noodle soup is off the vegan table, it’s high time you swap in this veg-friendly tofu and shiitake hotpot from Tony Chiodo’s cookbook Feel Good Food: Wholefood Recipes for Happy, Healthy Living. Chiodo offers vegans and non-vegans a delectable collection of comfort food recipes made with health- and mood-boosting ingredients. Read More

What is your top new year’s resolution?

January 14, 2013 |  by  |  lifestyle

Every year, weight loss always seems to be the No. 1 new year’s resolution for most. The findings of a new survey from ComPsych do show weight loss to be a top priority among the working crowd as well as finding other solutions for better health. Read More

Does fast food cause asthma in kids?

January 14, 2013 |  by  |  news

A new study in the respiratory journal Thorax suggests that thrice weekly trips to the drive-thru may do more than widen the waistline of our youth. Read More

Is vegan seafood for real?

January 8, 2013 |  by  |  news

You’ve already tried your share of vegan meat alternatives and you’re looking for something deliciously different. How about vegan seafood? Yes, it’s true. Vegan seafood is for real. Read More

New vegan product: Organic Milled Flax Chia Blend

January 7, 2013 |  by  |  news

Are you part of the estimated one-third of Americans who made a New Year’s diet resolution to eat better and lose weight? We found a great superfood product to add to your vegan diet to help you keep your resolve. Read More

Get inspired to cook for the new year

December 20, 2012 |  by  |  lifestyle

Whether you’re burned out on all the holiday cooking or you’re basically dreading starting the new year “on a diet”, getting enthused to cook another meal can seem next to impossible. However, the following tips can help you be inspired in the kitchen and actually look forward to when it’s time to cook. Read More

Cut the sugar and lose weight

December 19, 2012 |  by  |  lifestyle

Does the thought of starting a diet after the gluttonous holidays make you want to stop time? We know dieting is like a prison sentence and don’t suggest you start the new year with a diet overhaul. Instead, just cut the sugar out of your daily meals and you’ll easily cut calories and lose weight. Read More

No-fuss snacks for vegans on the go

December 14, 2012 |  by  |  lifestyle

Whether you’re in the throes of holiday shopping or waiting for the next leg of a cross-country flight, certified nutritionist Isabel De Los Rios of BeyondDiet.com shares her top healthy, easy to tote, on-the-go snacks. Read More