Melissa Altman-Traub

Vegetarian and Vegan Snacks for GLP-1 Medication Users

Leave a Comment / Nutrition Tips / December 28, 2025

These vegetarian and vegan snacks for GLP-1 medication users provide important nutrients like protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and are lower in fat. Nutrient dense foods are especially important if eating less than usual. GLP-1 medications have become a popular method of losing weight and controlling other conditions, such as diabetes. They can be effective, although […]

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Money-Saving Tips on Plant-Based Foods from 3 Discount Grocery Stores

1 Comment / Nutrition Tips / October 5, 2025

Check out these money-saving tips on plant-based foods at 3 discount grocery stores: Walmart, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s. As you are well aware, the cost of food has really increased lately. So I have gathered tips to help your budget from other Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and myself, and put together lists of my favorite vegan

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Pumpkin Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

3 Comments / Salads and Salad Dressings / September 17, 2025

Try this easy pumpkin vinaigrette salad dressing recipe with the flavors of fresh ginger and maple syrup. Pumpkin is not just for sweet treats like pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cookies, or pumpkin spice coffee. It’s also great with veggies and salad with this savory pumpkin salad dressing that pairs well with a fall salad of lettuce,

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How to Eat Plant-Based at an All-Inclusive Resort

1 Comment / Nutrition Tips for Travel / August 4, 2025

Wondering how to eat plant-based at an all-inclusive resort? All-inclusive resorts are a great way to enjoy a relaxing vacation with less stress and more time for fun and relaxation. There is usually an abundance of food to enjoy, which can make it easier to find plant-based choices. Whether staying at a beach all-inclusive or

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2 glasses of easy grape salad topped with walnuts.

Deconstructed Easy Grape Salad – Vegan

Leave a Comment / Desserts, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes / July 30, 2025

This deconstructed easy grape salad is the vegan alternative you have been looking for. Cool and juicy – it’s just right for both summer days and winter holidays. You can dress it up or down – make it with red or green seedless grapes, or both, and serve it in fancy glasses, small bowls, or

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Healthy Cooking Essentials for College Students

Leave a Comment / Nutrition Tips / July 22, 2025

These healthy cooking essentials for college students can help you prepare for college living and eating – especially for apartment life. Being able to cook meals for yourself can help you feel good, save money, enjoy your food more, and set yourself up for long-term good health. This article is intended for those with apartments,

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Vegan Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate Chunks

4 Comments / Breakfast, Breads and Muffins / July 17, 2025

This homemade vegan banana bread with dark chocolate chips is so fresh and tasty. It’s quite easy to make in one bowl and a great way to use up extra bananas. Try it for your breakfast, brunch, or a snack! Making your own baked goods means you can choose healthy ingredients – and also make

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Black Bean Salad with Corn and Edamame

Leave a Comment / Appetizers, Side Dishes / July 8, 2025

Black bean salad with corn and edamame is an easy, flavor-filled, and nutritious multi-purpose side dish. It can be served like a salad, or used like a salsa: enjoy it with tortilla chips or crackers, use it to top fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, omelets, or rice and beans. I have heard the terms “spoon

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pumpkin spice waffle with 3 slices of kiwi

21 Terrific Vegan and Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas for Teens

1 Comment / Recipe Collections, Breakfast / July 5, 2025

Looking for vegetarian breakfast ideas for your kids? Especially for vegan and vegetarian teens, it’s great to have plenty of healthy and tasty ideas ready. Having a plan can help you start your weekdays more smoothly. At back to school time especially, this is how things used to go in our house: “What do you

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tahini salad dressing in glass bowl with lemon slices and salad near it.

Easy Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe

5 Comments / Salads and Salad Dressings / July 5, 2025

Try this easy tahini salad dressing for a lemony, savory option for your salads. You can also enjoy it with bowls, and grilled vegetables, or dip raw vegetables into it for a snack or an appetizer. Fresh salads with homemade salad dressing are a great way to eat more veggies! For this salad, I used

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