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How ToSee articleThe Best Low-Fat, Low-Sugar Granola Recipe + 5 Flavor Variations
Most store-bought granolas are packed full of oil, sugar, and sodium, but our easy oil-free granola recipe transforms this breakfast staple from an unhealthy snack into a wholesome treat. The base recipe is endlessly flexible and can accommodate dozens of different add-ins depending on what flavor profile you’re feeling. Keep it simple with a dash […] -
How ToSee articleWhat Is Celeriac? Get to Know and Love the Homely Root Vegetable
Celeriac, aka celery root, may not be the prettiest vegetable on the produce display—but don’t be put off by its brown, knobby exterior. The white flesh within is distinctive, sweet and very versatile. Read on to learn everything you need to know to enjoy the funny-looking root vegetable, including selection and storage tips, easy ways […] -
How ToSee articleA Cook’s Guide to Oats: How to Make Oat Milk, Oat Flour, and More
Rolled or steel-cut, ground into flour or blended into plant milk, oats are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and naturally gluten-free (with an important caveat; see below). Here’s everything you need to know about a humble whole grain with impressive health benefits and culinary versatility. Oats vs. Oatmeal Technically speaking, “oats” is the word for raw […] -
How ToSee articlePlant-Based Pros Share Their Favorite Quick Vegan Dinner Ideas
Don’t have time on busy weeknights to cook up a culinary masterpiece for dinner? We spoke to some of our favorite plant-based pros about what they like to eat when time is tight. These quick and healthy meals are packed full of fresh flavors that will delight your taste buds and satisfy a rumbling stomach […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Mouth Breathing Can Undermine Your Health—and Easy Ways to Fix It
Take a big breath in—pause for a moment—and now slowly let it out. While most of your breathing is automatic, learning how to consciously work with these two diametric movements (like you just did) can unlock major benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. From calming anxiety to relieving sleep apnea, we talked to […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Roast Garlic, Plus More Ways to Get the Best Garlicky Flavor
There’s nothing quite like garlic in the kitchen. Its segmented bulb sets it apart from other members of the allium family (onions, shallots, and leeks) as does its unmistakable flavor and pungency. Here’s everything you need to know about cooking with the punchy ingredient, from mincing fresh cloves and roasting whole heads to the best […] -
How ToSee articleCook Twice, Eat 6 Times: Vegan Lunch Meal Prep
Looking to relieve lunchtime boredom? Our easy one-week vegan lunch prep guide uses two base recipes to create six delectable dishes that will spruce up your midday meal. Spend a couple of hours cooking on the weekend and you’ll have grab-and-go lunches ready for the rest of the week. Oil-free and completely plant-based, these healthy […] -
How ToSee articleHow Plant-Based Experts Stay Fit All Winter Long (No Gym Membership Required)
As the nights grow longer and the weather gets colder it can be tempting to skip the gym in favor of spending an evening binge-watching movies from the comfort of your couch. Maintaining a steady fitness routine throughout the winter months will not only fend off winter (and holiday) weight gain, but it can also […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat to Do When Your Loved Ones Aren’t on Board with a Plant-Based Diet
When Brigitte Gemme decided to adopt a plant-based diet, her husband protested. “Sharing foodie meals was a big part of our relationship, and he was worried this new way of eating would drive us apart,” says the cooking teacher and founder of Vegan Family Kitchen based in Vancouver, Canada. It took about two years of […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Give Your Kitchen a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Makeover
For most people, going whole-food, plant-based doesn’t require a complete fridge and pantry overhaul. You’ll continue to use staples from your local grocery store, including fresh and frozen produce, dried and canned beans, dried pasta and grains, herbs, spices, condiments, sauces, and dips. But some things will change. Here’s a breakdown of what to toss, […] -
How ToSee article13 Ways to Make Any Jarred Pasta Sauce Better
There are all kinds of easy ways to personalize prepared pasta sauce and turn it into something that tastes special. We’ve put together 13 make-it-better tips that will punch up the flavors and textures of a basic jarred tomato sauce in the time it takes to cook the noodles. Note: All quantities are given for […] -
How ToSee articleTurmeric 101: What It Tastes Like and How to Cook With It
There’s lots to love about turmeric, from the spice’s saffron-yellow color to its flavor-enhancing properties and potential health benefits. Read on for everything you need to know about turmeric’s history, flavor profile, uses, and medicinal properties. What Is Turmeric? Like ginger, turmeric is a rhizome plant native to Southeast Asia. Turmeric’s root-like underground stems have […]
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