PLANT-BASED

Whenever I shop at IKEA, the Swedish furniture and home product giant, I face the same eternal dilemma. It is not which bookshelf, bedside table or pasta strainer to buy, but rather if I should eat at the snack bar or in the cafeteria/restaurant. On the one hand, the hot...

Salads can be made ahead of time and taken almost anywhere. With such flexibility and portability, it’s no wonder why salads are such a popular choice for a quick lunch or dinner. However, without a balanced combination of ingredients that are both nutritious and satiating, a salad as a main...

Did you know that a vegan lifestyle prohibits the consumption of goodies such as gummies or chocolate? It's because these products contain gelatin and milk. Fortunately, some companies have taken the leap to create products that our vegan and vegetarian friends can enjoy too. Take a look below to find...

When simple is done right, it is often more than enough — case in point- the classic vanilla cupcake. From birthday parties to school bake sales, this dessert is such a favourite go-to recipe for many and today; I am sharing my crowd-pleasing, plant-based version. Whether you’re vegan, lactose...

While it’s often tempting to wash out all the background noise with a few tokes, sometimes, I don’t always want that “high” feeling. When it comes to medicating mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, maintaining lucidity can be essential. That’s where CBD comes into play. THC is the psychedelic...

We all know how important a balanced diet is. While the exact details of what constitutes a healthy diet have evolved over time, some things have remained constant: plenty of fruit and vegetables, carbohydrates, fluids, dairy (or dairy alternatives) and protein. Protein is a key part of our diet, and...

A plant-based diet can be both nutritious and delicious for people of all ages, including children. When it comes to raising children on a vegan diet however, it is particularly important that what they are eating is providing them with the proper nutrients and energy that they need to...

Sometimes, cooking on Monday is the worst. The week has just started, and you can't be asked to stand in the kitchen for too long. I get it. This recipe will cure your Sunday blues. If you want, this recipe shouldn't take you longer than 15-20 minutes - pinky...

While it’s not impossible, meeting nutrient requirements on a plant-based diet can certainly have its challenges from time to time. For those of you who are new to the vegan lifestyle or perhaps pressed for time and in a culinary slump, I’m sharing my top 3 SUPER simple vegan...

Oh, we got a good one for you today... I'm sure everyone here has eaten, or at least heard of Falafel and Shawarma. But Sabich is Israel's well-kept street food secret. During my time living in the Middle East, I was always partial to Sabich. Too many bad experiences...