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How ToSee articleHow to Use Beans as a Meat Substitute in Any Recipe
Choosing a plant-based diet doesn’t mean giving up the meat-based dishes you love. On the contrary, there are lots of plant foods that make very tasty substitutes for meat, including—and especially—beans. Here’s how the hearty legumes can replace beef, chicken, pork, and even bacon in your favorite recipes. Substitute Lentils for Ground Meat With their […] -
How ToSee articleWhat Is Nutritional Yeast and How Do You Use It?
Think of nutritional yeast—or nooch, as fans like to call it—as the Parmesan of the plant-based food world. Made from yeast cultures that have been deactivated and dried into tiny granules or flakes, melt-in-your-mouth nutritional yeast has a rich, fermented, cheesy flavor that’s perfect on everything from popcorn to pasta. Once billed as a protein […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Make Salad Dressing Without Oil
While oil is often the first thing people reach for to whip up a full-bodied salad dressing, there are lighter, healthier (and more flavorful!) ways of achieving the same effect. Read on for easy oil-free recipes for a range of salad dressings, from creamy to nutty to fruity, plus a primer on making and customizing […] -
How ToSee articleIngredient IQ: Ginger Root
Fresh ginger root lends a distinctive zing to a variety of cuisines from Asia to South America. The tan, knobby root is readily available in most grocery stores, usually alongside the garlic and shallots. Still, many cooks remain unsure about how to prep and use it. The following run-down tells you everything you need to […] -
How ToSee articleIs Your Doctor Vegan-Friendly? How to Find a Plant-Based Doctor
Transitioning to a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is a great way to lower your risk of chronic diseases, boost your energy, and cut down on doctor visits in the long term. But it’s not a reason to cut out your doctor altogether. If you’ve recently switched to a plant-based diet or are considering it, […] -
How ToSee articleWhen Your Partner Isn’t on Board with a Plant-Based Diet
Perhaps you saw something. Maybe it was Forks Over Knives. Perhaps you read something. Maybe a book by one of the growing number of plant-based doctors or influencers piqued your interest. Either way, you feel ready to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. But you are not the only person in your house. You have a partner—a husband, […] -
How ToSee articleBuild a New Foundation
Let’s face it: If getting high-quality nutrition were super simple, we would all be living healthy, happy, and fit lives. Nutrition does seem simple on a surface level. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid processed and junk foods. But it’s not that simple. We lead busy lives, and we’re bombarded by advertisements convincing us […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Read a Recipe
Experienced chefs may be able to freestyle their way through preparing a dish, but for the rest of us, following a recipe—closely, correctly—is the best way to achieve chef-like success in the kitchen. This step-by-step guide explains how to familiarize yourself with ingredients, equipment, and instructions while avoiding any potential mistakes (what? The beans needed […] -
How ToSee articleChef AJ Shares Her Secrets for Healthy, Plant-Based Weight Loss
Is it really possible to eat more and weigh less? Yes, says Chef AJ, author of The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss. If you want to look and feel your best this summer—without having to count calories or go hungry—this guide is the perfect read to toss in your beach bag. It will help you […] -
How ToSee article10 Plant-Based Recipes with Barbecue Sauce
Who says barbecue sauce is only for grilling (or meat, for that matter)? There are so many other great ways to use the spicy, tangy condiment that it’s a shame not to dip into its flavoring possibilities more often. To give you an idea of the seasoning power of a basic barbecue sauce (try Del Sroufe’s […] -
How ToSee articleWicked Healthy: How to Sauté and Roast Without Oil
A brand-new recipe collection from hotshot vegan chefs Chad and Derek Sarno with David Joachim, The Wicked Healthy Cookbook is filled with crave-worthy plant-based recipes. Not every recipe is oil-free, but the authors took care to include a list of every oil-free dish in the book, including an incredible, emerald-hued Split Pea and Chard Soup you can try here. The […] -
How ToSee article5 Tips for Navigating Daycare with a Vegan Child
After my oldest son was born, I returned to my full-time job and we needed child care. Although we had options, he was being raised vegan, which meant finding a facility that would also comfortably accommodate our dietary needs. Living in a world that doesn’t always make being vegan easy, our search presented some challenges. With […]
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