Plant-Based Wellness Organic supplements for lifelong wellness. Who wouldn’t want that? This is what The Synergy Company is offering with their supplements of vitamins, veggie powders, superfoods, and SuperPure extracts. Synergy not only cares about the quality of their products, but they also care about the wellness of their customers. When I was given the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Sjaak’s Organic, Vegan Chocolates: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Good!
The History Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates are a gift from Holland. This now California-based family-owned company originated in the gorgeous European country and evolved into what is now a smorgasbord of vegan chocolates. Jacques, the owner and creator of Sjaak’s Chocolates was born in the Netherlands and began his culinary training at the age of 12, honing his cooking and … [Read more...]
Whoopie! Piping Gourmets Has A Pie That Is Gluten-Free, Dairy, Nut-Free, Vegan And Delectable!
I believe I have found the Holy Grail in Piping Gourmets' gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free Whoopie Pies. Ever since transitioning to vegan from vegetarian four years ago I am always in search of the perfect vegan whoopie pie. As a child growing up in the Northeast, the whoopie pie was a familiar treat. Not quite a cookie, not quite a cake, but you would know one on sight with … [Read more...]
Thrive by GoMacro Vegan Nutrition Bars
Thrive by GoMacro Vegan Nutrition Bars arrived in my mailbox for review today! Thrive Vegan Bars come in an assortment of six flavors to choose from: Chocolate-Sea Salt, Chocolate-Peanut Chip, Almond-Apricot, Blueberry-Lavender, Ginger-Almond and Caramel-Coconut. Each of them are USDA-organic, non-GMO and gluten free! They contain three grams of fiber and four grams of protein … [Read more...]
Veganism and Climate Change: How You Can Make a Difference
The media has done a relatively good job of informing the public in the last decade or so of the correlation of the meat industry and carnivore eating habits and its astounding effect on climate change. For example, in a recent scientific study, researchers found if there was a conversion globally towards vegetarian or low meat diets it would lower the mitigation costs fifty … [Read more...]
Wonderfully Raw’s Vegan Gluten Free Coco-Roons
Sometimes the combination of raw, vegan and cookie may give us pause. For when we think of raw vegan, we think of vegetables, sprouted grains, nuts, fruits, beans and not necessarily sweet delectable treats. When I was given the opportunity to review Coco-Roons, a vegan, raw and gluten free macaroon in two different flavors, I was happy to volunteer. I have a sweet tooth that I … [Read more...]
(Moo)ve Over Dairy: 6 Brands of Vegan Cheese You Must Try!
I have been vegetarian since I was fourteen years old, and only vegan for the past three. The sticking point for me was not eggs, or milk. It was cheese. Cheese was the the topping of choice for me. I had special recipes like vegetarian sausage lasagna bake with cheese on top (four different types). I was kind of cheese crazy, so you can see why it was hard to give up. But once … [Read more...]
Veganism: A Growing Trend
The appeal for veganism is increasing beyond the niche of animal rights groups and animal lovers. Who would have thought that fast food restaurants like Chipotle, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, and Subway (in select locations, which offers a vegan patty) all have vegan options? Even Taco Bell has options for vegans if you choose wisely; the 7 Layer Bean Burrito can be made vegan if … [Read more...]
Heartwarming Spicy Vegan Chili Recipe
Spring seems like it should be here by now, but in reality we have a few more months in parts of the country of bitter cold temperatures. How about a recipe of spicy vegan chili to warm up our hearts until spring has sprung? This chili is perfect for a night when you want to get cozy, kick back and spoon up something hearty and flavorful. Spicy Vegan Chili Recipe … [Read more...]
Bacon: America’s Love Affair
Pigs experience the worst of animal inequality. Whenever I open my Facebook in the morning and I see the cute posts of my friends with their beloved pets of dogs, and cats, and the occasional iguana or parrot. It truly makes me curious about their love affair with bacon. I wonder if they realize that pigs are more intelligent than dogs. In fact, their cognitive, social, … [Read more...]