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Plant-based, vegan cooking – substitutions for milk, eggs and more
One of the fun adventures in transitioning to a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) vegan lifestyle is experimenting in the kitchen by learning how to modify recipes. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Milk Instead of using cow’s milk in recipes, simply...
Processed foods: the good and the bad
When we hear the term “processed food” the first thing that comes to mind is the obvious, junk food. However, not all processed foods are bad for you. What makes a food processed is that it has been prepared or treated by either a mechanical or chemical method that...
Transitioning to Vegan One Step at a Time
An acquaintance asked me the other day, “Don’t you miss eating normal food? I could never eat such a restrictive diet,” her expression filled with a mix of indignation and curiosity. We all have our different reasons for why we eat what we eat. Some of us use food as...
3 reasons you’ll LOVE going vegan for Valentine’s Day
Here are three great reasons for cooking a whole food, plant-based meal for your special someone this Valentine's Day. Heart-healthy Research has proven that a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes can improve and...
Healing inflammation with food
Inflammation is part of our body’s natural immune response, the first line of defense in protecting our bodies from invading organisms that enter our system through wounds or by contact with viruses and bacteria. Inflammation tends to attack the weakest organ system...
Being Vegan at College: Customizing the Dining Commons Menu
By Angela Parnay For many people, the daily feast at the UC Davis dining commons is an adventure. In addition to food staples like pasta, pizza, and burgers, there are at least two ethnic dishes on the menu, and theme nights are scheduled about once a month. The menu...