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When my mom and dad first went vegan, pretty much the only dairy substitute available was soymilk. And if you didn’t eat meat, you cooked lentils or made burgers from beans, sunflowers, and oats. These days, entire industries are devoted to plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy, and eggs. It's easier than ever to be vegan — but are these substitutions good for us? Are there simpler, healthier ways to replace animal products with plants… without compromising flavor? In this article, we’ll look at the range of options for cooking and baking without milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, and meat. Plus, a bonus section on replacing white flour, sugar, salt, and oil!

Slow cookers made a big splash on the American home cooking scene in the 1970s and spawned dozens of cookbooks that showed how to make classic, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Fast forward to today, and slow cooking is making a comeback with new technologies — and an emphasis on healthy, plant-based options. In this article, you’ll learn the fascinating history of the slow cooker and get inspired to flex your slow cooking muscles with some delicious plant-based recipes.

If you think of raw foods as nothing more than leaves and twigs, you’re missing out on a whole world of fresh, flavorful, and creative eating options. Eating raw isn’t all or nothing; you can still enjoy your favorite cooked dishes while adding more and more raw vegan options into your diet. In this article, you’ll find out what’s good (and not so good) about raw foods, and how to bring more raw deliciousness and life-giving nutrition to your culinary life.

Soy is celebrated as a superfood by some who claim it can fight heart disease, hormone-related cancers, and osteoporosis while providing a potent plant-based protein source. But others tell us that it’s a central driver of breast cancer, thyroid problems, dementia, and environmental problems like deforestation. So what’s the truth? Is soy good for you? And what are the health and environmental consequences of consuming it? Here’s what you need to know about soy.

Your eyes do so much for you, from allowing you to see the beauty of the world to warning you of potential dangers. But many of us don’t think much about the importance of our vision until it's threatened. The good news is that by eating well, you can keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp for as long as possible.

Do you think you need a plot of land to grow your own herbs, veggies, fruits, and berries? Actually, if you know how to do it, it’s possible to grow food indoors, and provide your family with delicious produce that will be a source of pride and delight. Read on to find out how.

When you think of pasta dishes, what comes to mind? A heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs? A gooey steaming lasagna in a casserole dish? Stir-fried lo mein from a Chinese restaurant? Pasta can be delicious and fun, but can it also be part of a healthy diet? In this article, you’ll discover a wide variety of pastas from around the world, and get introduced to seven plant-based pasta and noodle recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds while supporting your health.

Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn’t the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achieve an optimal weight. Here’s how to gain weight in a healthy way, on a plant-based diet.

Squash: it’s a racquet game, an unfortunate fate for a bug, and one of nature’s most varied, delicious, and generous foods. If you’ve ever successfully grown squash in your garden, you probably know the meaning of the word “abundance.” But even if you’re a squash lover, there are likely dozens of varieties you’ve never tried. Let’s take a closer look at the health benefits of this versatile, beautiful, and incredibly healthy food.

Far less talked about than some of the other vitamins and minerals, magnesium is a critical nutrient that we need to optimize our health and function at our best. Here are some of the most important magnesium health benefits, the best sources to include in your diet, as well as a few potential risks.

We know that salads are healthy, but many of the dressings we top them with are full of dangerous fats, artificial ingredients, and over-the-top levels of sodium. Are we doomed to choke down bland, undressed leafy greens? Or can we liven up our salads with dressings that are as healthy and friendly to our waistlines as the veggies they’re coating?

Hemp seeds are a nutritional dark horse in the world of seeds. While they’re packed with healthy nutrients and can contribute flavor and texture to dozens of different dishes, most people don’t view them as a pantry staple. This article aims to change that!