Chickpea, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

Craving a burger, but you're trying to save on calories, fat and cholesterol? Then try this chickpea, quinoa and sweet potato veggie burger. This recipe will knock your veggie-burger-lovin' socks off! Yield: 6 servings Calories per serving: 202 Ingredients 1 small sweet potato, baked 1/4 cup dry quinoa 1/4 cup dry barley 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 ...

Incorporate More Healthy Foods into Your Daily Diet

Not a vegan, but you're interested in learning how to incorporate more healthy plant-based foods into your daily diet? Here are some tips to show you just how easy it is to add more fruits and vegetables into your day without realizing you're eating like a vegan. The best part is, anyone can do and afford ...

Whole Wheat Veggie Pita

This whole wheat veggie pita is quick and easy to assemble. This is the perfect go-to healthy meal when you are in a hurry! Try this recipe out below. Feel free to substitute any of the below ingredients! Enjoy! Ingredients: Mini organic whole wheat pita pockets Hummus- I love vegetable or sun dried tomato Cucumbers, sliced Black olives Red & green bell pepper, chopped Mushrooms, ...

Vegan-ish: Why I Am “Mostly Vegan”

I live a "mostly vegan" lifestyle.  So what does that mean? Vegan-ish types like me believe in the same core values as regular vegans do; we want to avoid consuming animal products to offer certain health advantages, reduce animal mistreatment and slaughter and lighten our footprint on the environment. However, I'm 15 weeks in and I'm ...

Spinach & Kale Root Salad

Need a quick, healthy lunch to take to work? I have a tasty, protein-packed salad creation just for you! Note* I always buy fresh, organic produce. I highly recommend buying organic fruits & vegetables but this is a personal choice. Ingredients: 2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach 1/2-3/4 cup of fresh kale Giant white beans or garbanzo beans (I ...