I like to have a pie themed vegan potluck on March 14th every year. That’s Pi Day (3.14) for those of you who might not be nerdy enough to know. This dish might be on the potluck menu this year, as it combines a few of my favorite things – caramelized onions, mushrooms, and tofu ricotta – all […]
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How to Survive the Rest of Winter in 5 Steps
It’s February and it feels like the cold and grey is never going to end! At this time of year, having struggled through much of winter, many of us may be in the depths of SAD… Seasonal Affective Disorder, that is. Low levels of light, little exercise and an over-indulgence of comfort foods lower our […]
Adventures in Plant-Powered Fueling
With 4 weeks until the most physically challenging day of my life, preparations are at a whole new level. In addition to the daily swim, bike, run grind there are yoga sessions, time on the ice with the hockey team I coach and a host of logistics to manage such as traveling to Phoenix for the […]
Interview Series: Gena Hamshaw
Gena Hamshaw is a certified clinical nutritionist and author of the popular blog Choosing Raw. Her work has been published in O Magazine, VegNews Magazine, Food52,and Whole Living Daily. A former book editor, Gena is currently a pre-medical, post-baccalaureate student. She hopes to bring an integrated and evidence-based approach to a career in health care. […]
My Top Three Tips for a Healthy Vegan Diet
As a health coach, I hear from a lot of people who worry that they aren’t getting enough nutrients on a vegan diet. With so much processed vegan “meats” and “cheeses” and junk food on the market now, it’s pretty easy to eat meat-free and not get enough nutrients. I recommend eating mostly unprocessed plant foods, […]