plant based diet

5 Healthy Winter Foods That Aren't Root Vegetables

Getting all the proper nutrients into a winter diet can be a difficult task. Our attention has turned from the fresh produce of summer into the storage ability of root vegetables. While root vegetables offer an array of nutrients, there are other fruits and vegetables that are ready for picking come winter. These 5 fruits and vegetables will add diversity to your plate and give you the nutrients you crave throughout the winter.

 

How To Reduce Your Water Footprint & Waste Less Water

As you may or may not know, fresh water is not an infinite, renewable resource. There's only so much of it and we aren't making any more. That's why it's so important not to waste water. This life-giving resource needs to be conserved and valued. The good news is there are plenty of ways to reduce water consumption—one of the biggest ways being your diet. Here are five ways to reduce your water footprint ASAP. 

5 Sustainable Resolutions For A Zero-Waste 2019

Often, January is filled with resolutions you don't intend to keep. But what if I told you there were resolutions you could make now that would forever change the planet? Well, if nothing else this new year, I challenge you to keep these five sustainable resolutions. Let this be the year you dedicate to helping the earth in ways that make a big impact. 

Vegan Snack: How to Roast Butternut Squash Seeds

In the United States, pumpkins are the quintessential fall “fruit” – there are pumpkin patches, pumpkin carvings, pumpkin pies, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin juice, pumpkin spiced lattes – and of course, pumpkin seeds.&nbs

The Heat Is On: Vegetarian Spicy Pepper Fajitas Recipe

I like my food with a little heat and a twist of citrus. If you do, too, then you will love this recipe.

These spicy fajitas are the perfect combination of spices, peppers, and fresh lime. And the tortillas –  you can't forget the tortillas!

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Helping in the Kitchen

Modern nutritional science validates the great importance of eating a plant-based, whole foods, natural, minimally processed diet. A lot of Westerners suffer from diseases and health problems that are related to eating industrialized diets. Much of the food we eat is overly processed and lacks nutritional value.