Reading Food Packages and Nutrition Labels: Four Tips for Savvy Shopping

While about two-thirds of Americans might use the Nutrition Facts panel at least some of the time, most people have only a limited understanding of what it means. Use this guide to separate fact from fiction at the grocery store…. Read more

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Mango and Black Bean Tacos – Plant-Based Vegan Recipe

The cornerstone of every Blue Zones diet in the world? Beans. There are at least 70 varieties of beans to choose from and an infinite number of ways to prepare them. Here’s one delicious recipe to spark your bean-spiration. Recipe adapted… Read more

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SONOMA CHICKPEA SALAD – THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA

A new chickpea salad flavor-sensation is coming your way! You may already be familiar with the Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Curried Chickpea Salad, Cranberry, Walnut Chickpea Salad, and ‘Chickpea of the Sea’ Salad Sandwich. All of which are satisfyingly delicious! Now we can add another variation to the list to keep it interesting and your tummy happy. You…Read More »

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Black Bean Brownies With Two-Ingredient Ice Cream [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

These delicious brownies are packed with protein and flavor; plus they have the rich, fudgy constancy of any good brownie. Plus, they are served with a simple homemade ice cream that provides the perfect, delicate contrast to these decadent chocolate treats.

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Buckwheat and Avocado Tabbouleh [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Traditional tabbouleh has bulgur, tomatoes, onions, tons of parsley, mint, and a little bit of lettuce if you feel so inclined to get your greens in. This recipe kind of branches off by adding avocados, cucumber, chia, and flax, and substitutes buckwheat for bulgur.

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