When Girl Scout Cookie season comes around, you may be wondering which ones taste best and are the best for you. Cookies are a sweet and delicious treat. I’ll tell you more about what is in Girl Scout Cookies, but none are super healthy…all things in moderation, right?Here in the Mid-Atlantic States, it starts the […]
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These 15 vegan tempeh recipes are terrific meals with versatile tempeh. Looking to add more plant-based protein to your meals? Tempeh, a nutritious soy food, is a perfect ingredient for hearty vegan main dishes. You may be wondering what to do with tempeh and how to cook it. In this post, you’ll find creative and
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This cinnamon maple pecan coffee is a terrific homemade flavored coffee you’ll love. Hot and spiced, it’s the perfect way to upgrade your morning cup. Great with a healthy breakfast or for a morning snack with a baked treat. With the natural sweetness of maple syrup and the comforting aroma of cinnamon, this recipe offers
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Try these vegetarian and vegan cruise food hacks to enhance your next cruise. These ideas can help you enjoy more healthy plant-based foods and some variety to the cruise menu. I have been on over 20 cruises, mainly on Carnival with two on Royal Caribbean so far. It’s a fantastic way to get to travel
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These healthy cranberry orange oatmeal muffins are bursting with bright citrus flavor and tart cranberries – the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Made with plant-based ingredients you may already have at home, these muffins are packed with whole grains and a great way to use up any leftover cranberries. These muffins are nourishing treat.
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This maple-roasted honeynut squash salad with black-eyed peas and apples is a wonderful way to enjoy the best of the fall harvest. Paired with a homemade creamy lemon-cashew dressing with pecans, this meal is packed with flavor! Here are the honeynut squash from the farmer’s market where I purchased mine: the orange brown ones in
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Vegetarian chili with butternut squash and cauliflower is a tasty spin on a traditional chili recipe. It’s filled with beans, veggies like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, tomatoes, peppers, onions, quinoa, and spices. This was inspired by Trader Joe’s harvest chili, which I have yet to try: so let me know how this compares if you’ve had
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Cinnamon swirl muffins with oatmeal are a crunchy, tasty treat, ideal with breakfast or for a snack. This healthier vegan muffin recipe is easy and fun to make. These were inspired by the cinnamon crunch muffins from Sam’s Club, which I totally love flavor-wise, but they are not the best for nutrition. They are quite
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Looking for vegan and vegetarian cruising tips? Here are some ideas from my 20 cruises and some of my favorites. Note that most of my cruises have been on Carnival, with two on Royal Caribbean. I have found these cruise lines to be very accommodating for dietary requests. Carnival has a “Menu Mate” stand in
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This easy vegetable corn chowder is a hearty and healthy winter soup. There’s nothing like a bowl of thick, comforting chowder with some nice freshly baked whole grain bread and a fresh green salad. This vegan version uses plant-based milk instead of cream and has no butter, so it is lower in saturated fat, too!
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Looking for healthy eating ideas for indoor water parks, but not sure what to have? Here are some plant-based water park snack and meal ideas to help fuel your fun! If you love playing in the water, there is nothing better than an indoor water park. They are super fun for kids and adults too!
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Wondering how to plan a vegan Rosh Hashanah menu? Learn more about this holiday and try these recipes! Rosh Hashanah 2024 begins on the evening of Wednesday, October 2nd. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, which is 5785 this year according to the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah means head of the year in Hebrew.
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