Kat Smith

Queens

Writer, Editor, and Copywriter at Freelance

Articles

Quinoa Mathrooba: Fragrant Dish for Ramadan [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 month ago | onegreenplanet.org | Kat Smith

Mathrooba is a traditional Qatar dish that's incredibly popular in Bahrain. Traditionally, it is a buttery, fragrant rice porridge that's used to break the fast of Ramadan. This plant-based version swaps quinoa for rice and uses lentils for an extra boost of protein. With a wealth of spices, chilis, and tomatoes, it's an incredibly fragrant, flavorful dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
Can a Vegan Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease Symptoms? 

2 months ago | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Jenn Sebestyen

An autoimmune diet isn’t just one thing. It’s an umbrella term that refers to more than 80 types of chronic diseases where the immune system attacks the body, including Celiac disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, and more. If you live with an autoimmune disease, it’s likely that you’ve experienced joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, skin issues, and other symptoms. But, recent research suggests that vegan food could help manage flare-ups.
Mastering Delicious Veggie Dishes with Gochujang: Korean Fermented Red Pepper Paste

Jan 22, 2025 | onegreenplanet.org | Kat Smith

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Have you heard of gochujang? It's a bright, red spicy red chili paste that is very similar to African harissa in the way that it is used.
From Olive to Avocado, These Are the 5 Healthiest Cooking Oils You Need In Your Kitchen

Dec 3, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith

There are a lot of things that cooking with oil can do that just can’t be replicated by water or broth. Caramelized onions, golden brown panko-crusted tofu, and elevated flavors—all of these are made possible by oil. When used in moderation, oil can be a healthy part of any diet. But, not all oils are the same. So, which oils are the healthiest for vegan cooking? Jump to the oilsIs oil ever healthy? The long and short of it is: yes, oil can be healthy.
Vegan Recipes for Día de Los Muertos!

Nov 1, 2024 | onegreenplanet.org | Kat Smith |Kimberly Espinel

Each year, as the United States prepares for Halloween and all that comes with it - the trick-or-treating, the costume parties, and the general embracing of all things spooky - there's a different kind of holiday happening just south of the border. In Mexico, late October is when Día de Muertos takes place. Although it is often conflated with Halloween, they are very different holidays.
Small Plates, Big Flavors: Inside Ladybird, NYC’s Chic Vegan Tapas Bar

Oct 18, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith |Cole Saladino

New York City isn’t exactly wanting for vegan options. Recently, New York was crowned one of the most vegan-friendly cities in America, thanks to its more than 1,400 restaurants offering quality plant-based menu items. It’s also been dubbed the most vegan-obsessed city in the country—with 595 vegan-related Google searches per 100,000 residents. And this passion for all-things plant-based can be felt in just about any swath of the city. Take the East Village’s Tompkins Square Park, for example.
Which Plant-Based Foods Have the Most Fiber?

Sep 4, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith

Fiber is incredibly important. A type of carbohydrate, fiber—also known as roughage—is indigestible, but it plays a big role. It feeds gut-friendly bacteria, boosts digestive health, and helps lower cholesterol, to list a few of fiber’s health benefits. Plant foods are abundant in these indigestible carbs, so you would think that vegans get plenty of fiber. This is true in most circumstances, but some vegans may need to take extra care to ensure that they’re eating enough.
Feeling Sluggish? These 4 Foods Can Help

Aug 28, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith

Unless you’re superhuman, your energy levels are going to go up or down throughout the day. However, it’s frustrating when fatigue hits and you still have items to check off on your to-do list. There are a lot of reasons why we get tired, from the obvious lack of sleep courtesy of late-night binge-watches to not drinking enough water. If you need help combating morning grogginess and midday slumps, read on to learn about vegan foods that can give you an energy boost.
How to Get Iron on a Vegan Diet, Plus 13 Sources

Aug 25, 2024 | vegnews.com | Kat Smith

Whether you’re considering eating less meat or you’ve been plant-based for a while, iron is something that should be on your radar. As with most nutrients, iron is a multitasker. It’s vital for ensuring that your red blood cells can transport oxygen and if you don’t get enough of it, you might feel fatigued and unfocused, and you could even get sick more often than you’d like.
How to Get Iron on a Vegan Diet, Plus 13 Sources

Aug 25, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kat Smith

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