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  • 2 weeks ago | vegan-news.net | Linda Soper-Kolton |Hannah Kaminsky |Katy Beskow |Jackie Sobon

    Eating more leafy greens is always a good idea. Vegetables like kale, spinach, and arugula are nutrient-dense, and they’re incredibly versatile, too (as you can see from our delicious vegan recipes below!). But before you start cooking with leafy greens, it’s a good idea to prep them carefully by washing them first and then storing them correctly. Here’s why. Why should you wash your greens? There are a few reasons why it’s important to wash your greens with water before you eat them.

  • 2 weeks ago | vegan-news.net | Hannah Kaminsky |Holly Gray |Jackie Sobon |Alexandra Shytsman

    It’s no secret that green-colored vegetables are healthy for us. As kids, most of us were told to always eat up our greens. And our caregivers were simply following a long line of tradition. For thousands of years, humans have cultivated and consumed green plants. But why, exactly? It turns out dark leafy greens aren’t just healthy, they are, in fact, “nutritional powerhouses,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  • 3 weeks ago | vegan-news.net | Hannah Kaminsky |Jackie Sobon

    Research suggests that in 2020, the average American consumed around 264 pounds of meat over the course of the year. In contrast, similar data gathered in 2017 confirmed that the average consumption of legumes was just 12 pounds. So, we’re just gonna say it: beans are underrated. This is likely because, when they are eaten in the US, they are often relegated to the side of the plate. But these humble legumes have so much potential.

  • 1 month ago | vegan-news.net | Sarah McLaughlin |Jackie Sobon |Zhoro Apostolov |Michelle Cehn

    Mayonnaise can make anything better—wraps, deli salads, sandwiches, and even chocolate cake (in the batter, not as frosting). It adds a necessary moisture element and creamy texture all of these foods need. While mayo is traditionally made with eggs, vegans don’t have to go without this essential, multipurpose condiment. Fortunately, there is vegan mayo, and it’s championed the innovation of plant-based cuisine since the 1970s.

  • 1 month ago | vegan-news.net | Nadine Horn |Jackie Sobon |Ashley Madden

    Carbohydrates are a key part of a healthy, balanced diet. They are a vital energy source and help power us through busy routines all week long. Without them, it’s likely we would start to feel fatigued and irritable, so it’s definitely worth filling up the plate with plenty of them—despite what 2000s diet culture tried to teach us. But that said, not all sources of carbohydrates are created equal.

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