The Purple Carrot Guide To Cooking Mushroom Meat
Mushrooms are one of the best meat substitutes — if you know how to treat them. Our guide on how to cook mushroom meat is your first step to deliciousness.
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Your Complete Guide To Cooking And Eating Seitan Protein
In the world of plant-based proteins, soy products like tofu tend to dominate the headlines (and home chef recipes), but they’re far from your only option. Seitan, a gluten-based protein, is beloved for the meat-like texture it brings to products like vegan wings and skewers. Here’s what makes seitan protein an excellent, texture-forward meat replacement…
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How To Keep Ingredients Fresh For Longer
You work so hard to plan a week of healthy meals. Your fresh produce should last as long as your menu. So when that lettuce starts wilting or those carrots go limp, your agenda goes from “freshly cooked” to “freshly annoyed.” It doesn’t have to be this way! If you want to avoid dinnertime disappointment…
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How To Get The Pickiest Kids To Eat More Veggies
When you ask most kids about their favorite foods, it’s unlikely that broccoli makes the top of the list. Getting kids to eat enough veggies can be a challenge for any parent, but you’re not alone. Whether you’re feeding the pickiest eater or simply looking to add more variety to your kid’s diet, there are…
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How To Eat A Plant-Based Diet On A Budget
One of the biggest myths about switching to a plant-based diet is that it comes with a hefty price tag. The truth is that with a little effort and planning, going vegan or partially plant-based can actually help you save at checkout. If you’re not sure how to make a plant-based diet on a budget…
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How to Cook Tofu: A Complete Guide
Tofu is one of plant-based cooking’s biggest stars because of its versatility. There are so many ways to cook and season this plant-based protein, it’s hard to know where to start if you’ve never made it before. If you’re still a tofu novice, we’re here to help make you an expert with this detailed guide…
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7 Must-Haves for the Perfect Plant-Based Pantry
One of the best ways to establish healthy eating habits is to stock your pantry with a variety of plant-based staples. That way, when life gets over scheduled, putting together a nutritious meal or snack is a breeze. What goes into your healthy stocked pantry? We love Pacific Foods pantry staples and have recently included…
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Going Vegan? Here are Your 10 Pantry Staples
By Allison Russo Switching to a vegan lifestyle can feel like a big commitment, but we don’t have to tell you that. To make the transition a bit easier, we suggest stocking your cabinets with these 10 vegan essentials that will make your plant-based meals a breeze to whip up—and tasty, too. (Keep in mind, these…
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Why and How to Cut Dairy Out of Your Diet: 4 Easy Steps
Dairy is beyond abundant in many American foods, but not everyone wants to eat it frequently (or at all). The good news is that it’s easier to avoid than you might think — there are just four simple steps for cutting out dairy, whether you’re lactose intolerant, are going vegan, or simply want to eat…
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Hungry Outside Mealtime? 11 Rules for Delicious, Filling Plant-Based Snacks
Leave your guilt about snacking at the door. Eating between meals is healthy, if not outright necessary, for maintaining focus and sustained energy. The real reason snacking is stigmatized is that not everyone chooses their snacks wisely, and that challenge is even more present if you eat a plant-based diet. With these 11 rules for…
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Helpful Tips on How to Go Vegan
Thinking about a vegan diet? Great choice — it’s a great way to prioritize your health and the planet. But making the switch from omnivore to total vegan all at once is a lot to take on. We’re here to tell you that you don’t need to jump in all at once with no questions…
