http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/Vegan-blog.html You can subscribe to the Vegan Nutrition Blog here to learn more about vegan news, see my favorite vegan recipes, and share vegan questions. en-us vegan Tue, 15 May 2012 21:23:45 GMT Tue, 15 May 2012 21:23:45 GMT vegan-nutritionista.com http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/liver-cancer-cells-killed-with-alkaline-diet.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/liver-cancer-cells-killed-with-alkaline-diet.html Growing up with a father from Italy meant that we regularly ate pasta with meatballs, salami, prosciutto, cannoli, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses as well Wed, 09 May 2012 19:31:08 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/i-went-vegan-for-many-reasons.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/i-went-vegan-for-many-reasons.html I recently decided to go to the extreme of being a vegan vs vegetarian, and for me the reason was simple; I love animals, and being a vegetarian doesn't Wed, 02 May 2012 22:11:35 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-celebrities.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-celebrities.html See if your favorite vegan celebrities are on this complete list of vegan actors, vegan musicians, vegan athletes, and political leaders. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:29:39 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/the-sexy-vegan.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/the-sexy-vegan.html The Sexy Vegan Cookbook is Brian Patton's (Executive Chef of Vegin' Out) first cookbook, and has great vegan recipes for soups, sandwiches, salads, seitan, tempeh, by and for an ordinary guy. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:13:04 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/atlantas-best-vegan-restaurant-r-thomas-deluxe-grill.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/atlantas-best-vegan-restaurant-r-thomas-deluxe-grill.html R. Thomas is probably the oldest of Atlanta's tried and true organic and vegan restaurants. Although they do serve some organic meats I still feel that Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:10:14 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/shocking-connection-between-animal-and-plate.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/shocking-connection-between-animal-and-plate.html I stopped eating animals quite unexpectedly. I was watching a favorite TV program, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, on the Green Channel. Two New Yorkers establish Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:00:41 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/simple-dietary-changes-for-more-energy.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/simple-dietary-changes-for-more-energy.html In preparation for summer (and to just be healthier) I'm looking for a few simples changes to my diet that I can make immediately to impact my energy levels Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:19:35 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/i-went-vegan-after-salmonella-in-peanut-butter-recall.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/i-went-vegan-after-salmonella-in-peanut-butter-recall.html During the peanut butter salmonella recall in early 2009, we all learned to fear the peanuts, and what we need to learn to fear is the factory farm and Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:16:43 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/finding-a-vegan-caterer.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/finding-a-vegan-caterer.html I have been a vegetarian my entire life and a vegan for many years (and I'm only 27!) So when I started to plan my wedding, I was unwilling to compromise Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:53:21 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-cookies.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-cookies.html Finding vegan cookies is no longer a problem- they're in every grocery store and there are plenty of vegan bakeries. Now the issue is figuring out which is best; is it Liz Lovely, ABC or another? Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:15:09 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/factory-farming.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/factory-farming.html Factory farming is the brutal animal operations in which animals are treated like machines rather than sentient, feeling beings. It's the greatest act of human speciesism, and we can stop it. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:41:58 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/mai-thai-restaurant-in-boise-idaho.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/mai-thai-restaurant-in-boise-idaho.html Asian cuisine is not usually my favorite but if you are ever in downtown Boise, you should check this one out. Everything on the menu is made vegan and Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:44:47 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-cake-recipe.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-cake-recipe.html Call this vegan cake recipe a chocolate espresso cake or a mocha cake; either way it's a perfect description for this decadent, elegant, and intensely flavored vegan chocolate cake. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:48:24 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-chocolate-cake.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-chocolate-cake.html This show-stopping vegan chocolate cake with homemade vegan chocolate frosting is simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. I always pick this recipe when I need a dairy free chocolate cake to impress. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:34:04 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-breakfast.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-breakfast.html Your vegan breakfast doesn't always have to be a boring bowl of oatmeal; spice it up with healthy vegan waffles or vegan pancakes, and keep it balanced with green smoothies and energy tips. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:31:49 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-carrot-cake-recipe.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-carrot-cake-recipe.html My two favorite vegan carrot cake recipe trials, one that is the decadent recipe handed down the generations and veganized, and another, low fat vegan carrot cake recipe. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:26:20 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/Nashville-vegan-restaurants.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/Nashville-vegan-restaurants.html The most updated guide to Nashville vegan restaurants, including Wild Cow Nashville, Grins Vegetarian Cafe, Fido Nashville, and more.. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:12:37 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/firestorm-cafe.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/firestorm-cafe.html Firestorm Cafe and Books is a cute, worker-owned sandwich shop and bookstore in the heart of downtown Asheville. We enjoyed their BBQ tofu sandwich and TLT. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:44:01 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/rosettas-kitchen.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/rosettas-kitchen.html We stopped at Rosettas Kitchen in Asheville, NC a few hours after we arrived in the city and indulged in some great comfort food. Check out my review here. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:04:35 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/plant-restaurant-asheville.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/plant-restaurant-asheville.html Our visit to Plant Restaurant Asheville was way better than we expected, and we now consider it a gem in the South (or mountains, whatever you want to call it.) Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:18:53 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/eyesight-improved-on-vegan-diet.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/eyesight-improved-on-vegan-diet.html I was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of years ago and my doctor wanted to put me on medication. I asked if I could try diet and he said I could. First Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:22:22 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-diet-lowered-my-cholesterol.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-diet-lowered-my-cholesterol.html Hi, I am 54 years old and have been following the vegan diet since August, 2011. I am skinny and didn't need to lose weight; I was just interested in the Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:52:49 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/millennium-restaurant.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/millennium-restaurant.html I was lucky enough to eat a ton of food at the vegan Millennium Restaurant in San Francisco. Do you want to know how good it was? Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:50:20 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/benefits-of-avocado.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/benefits-of-avocado.html There are endless health benefits of avocado, and though avocado was vilified for its high fat content, it's good fat. So, eat your avocado chocolate mousse in peace and bliss. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:27:56 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/raw-vegetarian-diet.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/raw-vegetarian-diet.html I will try to make this short, but I'm confused. I am 42 and suffered awful depression since I was 21. They say it's chemical depression, and so drugs Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:20:43 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-christmas-cookies.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-christmas-cookies.html My best vegan Christmas cookies, including vegan oatmeal cookies, vegan peanut butter cookies, vegan chocolate chip cookies, vegan sugar cookies, vegan gingerbread cookies, and more, all in one place. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:58:51 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-sugars.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-sugars.html There are numerous vegan sugars and sugar substitutes that make vegan baking simple, and following a few guidelines will help you choose the best sweetener for each recipe. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:54:59 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/the-china-study.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/the-china-study.html The China Study is a compilation of 20 years of research on the effects of diet on diseases, and it shows that vegan plant-based diets are superior over standard American diets full of animal protein. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:38:23 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-Thanksgiving.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-Thanksgiving.html Choosing a vegan Thanksgiving gives you incredible peace in knowing the Thanksgiving turkeys from turkey farms will be spared, but it can be difficult. We have vegan Thanksgiving recipes and tips. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:01:29 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/isa-chandra-moskowitz.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/isa-chandra-moskowitz.html Isa Chandra Moskowitz is the highest selling vegan cookbook author in the world, and she took some time to share a few details with us about her life, her cookbooks, and her favorite place to live. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:04:01 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/Vegan-blog.html#Donation:-Adopt-a-Turkey-from-Farm-Sanctuary http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/Vegan-blog.html#Donation:-Adopt-a-Turkey-from-Farm-Sanctuary This quarter's donation is going to a special cause... the Adopt-a-Turkey campaign at Farm Sanctuary. This month, while all those friends and family members of yours eat turkeys that are so sick and fat they could never stand up, you can feel good knowing that your turkey money is going to a good cause. Farm Sanctuary provides a home for neglected and abused farm animals, and during the fall, they advocate for turkeys, rescue them, and provide new homes where they can thrive. You can click through and pick out the turkey you want to sponsor. I just love Victoria's purple skin, and the some of those guy roosters have amazing comb and gobbles! I choose peace and love and not animal brutality. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:10:51 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/honor-the-earth-with-diet.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/honor-the-earth-with-diet.html The first time I heard someone talking about being a raw vegan I was immediately drawn in even though I had never heard of it before and wasn't even a Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:45:30 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/blood-type-o-and-vegan.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/blood-type-o-and-vegan.html Question: I've been on and off as a vegan/vegetarian. My blood type is O positive. I've been told with my blood type I must eat animal protein. It grosses Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:25:36 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/how-to-be-protein-type-and-vegan.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/how-to-be-protein-type-and-vegan.html Question: I am tired all the time and when eating vegan did not help, I tried to find the source. Turns out I have some issues with adrenal fatigue and Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:02:18 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-halloween-bash.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-halloween-bash.html Every year I host a Vegan Halloween Bash. It's a vegan potluck where we all come in costume. I make sugar-cookie cutouts and decorate them (bats, ghosts, Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:01:14 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/dairy-free-cheese.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/dairy-free-cheese.html Cut the Cheese is an ebook with recipes for dairy free cheese, and helps those who are craving cheese to go vegan. Even if you think "I love cheese," you will love these vegan cheese recipes. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:28:02 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/health-benefits-of-a-vegan-diet.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/health-benefits-of-a-vegan-diet.html Cancer, including mesothelioma*, can affect every area of an individual’s life. One important area to address with cancer is nutrition. A vegan diet, also Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:05:35 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-cookies-take-over-the-cookie-jar-review.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-cookies-take-over-the-cookie-jar-review.html Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero have had great success with their cookbooks, including Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World and have followed Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:25:36 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/pumpkin-nutrition.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/pumpkin-nutrition.html The health benefits of pumpkin nutrition actually increase when cooked, and it's great for your skin, bones, teeth, kidneys, heart, and most of the organs in your body. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:44:12 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/kale-nutrition.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/kale-nutrition.html The numerous health benefits of kale nutrition include reduced inflammation, increased cardiovascular health, lowered blood pressure, and reduction in the risk for some cancers. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:14:12 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-bread-recipes.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-bread-recipes.html Now you can bake vegan bread recipes that are artisan quality, full of nutritious whole grains, and better than anything you can buy at the grocery store. It's easy to bake bread like a pro. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:38:06 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/a-plantbased-diet-makes-perfect-sense.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/a-plantbased-diet-makes-perfect-sense.html I watched the documentary Forks Over Knives and I finally got why a plant-based diet makes perfect sense. I have decided to follow vegan diet, and will Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:15:18 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-after-watching-earthlings.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-after-watching-earthlings.html Like many people, I am and always have been an animal lover. I remember growing up always surrounded by animals. About a month ago I watched the film EARTHLINGS. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:01:34 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/anxious-about-first-vegan-thanksgiving.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/anxious-about-first-vegan-thanksgiving.html I am anxious about my first vegan Thanksgiving meal without meat. My children visit from out of state for the holidays and I do not think it is fair to Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:10:41 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/confused-about-veganism-what-do-i-eat.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/confused-about-veganism-what-do-i-eat.html I have been vegetarian for a month now and in my online research I am going a bit crazy as I keep getting contradictory answers. I became vegetarian because Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:00:27 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-after-gallbladder-surgery.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-after-gallbladder-surgery.html I had my gallbladder removed and afterwards my body wasn't able to tolerate meat. I was already lactose intolerant. So I did my research, talked to my Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:21:52 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/tv-program-on-cruelty-to-animals.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/tv-program-on-cruelty-to-animals.html Recent footage on ABC TV (Australia) of the incredible, inhumane cruelty to cattle in Indonesia and then sheep (I think in Turkey) made me furious, and Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:08:01 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/cooking-for-children-with-allergies.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/cooking-for-children-with-allergies.html I need to start this out by saying that I am not a vegan or a vegetarian. I am a cook for head start and I have several children that have special dietary Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:03:12 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/do-vegans-eat-whole-wheat-bread.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/do-vegans-eat-whole-wheat-bread.html Question: I bought some whole wheat sourdough bread today and the ingredients were: whole wheat flour, unbleached wheat flour, water, sea salt, barley Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:33:12 GMT http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-lemon-wedding-cake.html http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/vegan-lemon-wedding-cake.html Butterfly Wings Vegan Meyer Lemon-Olive Oil Cake with Apricot, Aprium & Lemon Verbena Preserves, Vanilla Bean Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting, Lemon Fondant Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:35 GMT