Tofu was first invented in China over two thousand years ago. Traditionally tofu is made from soybeans, although it can also be made from chickpeas, lentils, peas or any type of bean.
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Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast, also known as nooch, is a healthy superfood full of protein and nutrients. It tastes cheesy and nutty, but it’s completely dairy free and vegan! Nutritional yeast can be used in hundreds ways to add fantastic flavor to dishes.
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Hail Seitan!
Seitan (pronounced say·tan), is a popular vegan, high protein meat substitute, which has been around for centuries. Made from vital wheat gluten, seitan is a healthy meat alternative that can be transformed into plant-based meats like chicken, deli meats, sausages, burgers, bacon, and more.
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Where Do Vegans Get Their Protein?
Nine times out of ten, when we mention to someone that we are vegan the first question always is, “But where do you get your protein?” The irony is that this question is often asked by people who don’t know how much protein they are currently eating, or even how much protein they actually need to be healthy. The idea of not eating animal products terrifies people, who really do believe that if all they eat is plants they will surely become weaker and weaker until they just shrivel up and die. This is completely understandable since we are constantly bombarded by the media and by big businesses with the idea that as humans we must rely on eating other animals in order to be healthy.
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10 Tips For Surviving The Holidays As A New Vegan
Keeping the peas this holiday season!
When we first became vegan, we were eager to share our new found knowledge with everyone…but we got some mixed results. Of course this will depend on your particular family and friends. Some families will be very supportive and want to listen to everything that you have to say. Some will genuinely not understand, some will tease you, and others may be worried that you’ll die from some nutrient deficiency.
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Vegans & Iodine
When we went vegan, we knew to include supplements like B12 and Vitamin D in our diet, but we did not always know about iodine. Iodine is a mineral found in seawater, rocks and some types of soil. It is very important for making thyroid hormones, which control metabolism, bone and brain development. Iodine is also especially important for pregnant women and fetus development, and infants.
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Microgreens
We have a secret weapon that helps us to effortlessly get a huge variety of greens in our diet every single day! We grow our own microgreens! Microgreens are the baby versions of vegetables. They are incredibly nutrient dense, delicious, easy to grow, and very pretty too, making any dish you create look like it’s from a fancy restaurant. Microgreens are a great way to get some extra greens, especially if you have someone in your family, (or maybe it’s you) that refuses to eat their veggies.
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Getting Started on a Plant-Based Lifestyle
So you’ve heard about all the benefits of eating plant-based and you’re ready to give it a go, but you’re not sure where to start. We understand that getting started on a new lifestyle can be rather intimidating, since there’s a lot of information out there that can be very confusing. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and we want to give you two simple ideas to help you get started on a plant-based lifestyle. The first method is to use your recipes but simply do a swap of the animal products for a similar plant based alternative, and the second is by creating mix-and-match plates.
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