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Vegan Dessert RecipesSee articlePeanut Butter Caramel Apples
Bring those fond memories of state fairs and fall festivals back to life—or make some new autumn memories of your own—with a batch of caramel apples. Peanut butter and brown rice syrup coat these festive treats in a lightly sweet, caramel-like shell that hardens as it chills for a snack you can really sink your […] -
Vegan Dessert RecipesSee articleAwesome Sugar-Free Ice Pops
When the weather gets hot, cool off with a bright assortment of sugar-free ice pops made with 100 percent fresh fruit. No sweeteners, no add-ins—just quick-blitzed fruit purées that have all the incredible flavor of peak-season produce. When making these vegan ice pops pops, work from lightest-colored fruit (kiwis) to darkest (berries) so a quick […] -
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 […] -
Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleChickpea Nuggets
Kids go crazy for this vegan alternative to chicken nuggets. Serve our tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside chickpea bites with ketchup and BBQ sauce for dipping, and feel free to offer hot sauce for spice-loving adults. Leftovers are great for next-day lunches too, because they taste delicious hot or cold. To prepare the nuggets in an air fryer, […] -
WellnessSee articleBrooklyn Gets Its First All-Vegetarian Public School
A third public school in New York City has officially signed up for exclusively vegetarian cafeteria menus. Bergen Elementary School (P.S. 1) in Sunset Park is the first public school in Brooklyn to make the vegetarian switch, by popular demand of the school’s 1,250 students. This vegetarian trend among New York schools is getting a […] -
WellnessSee articleMeatless Mondays Will Come to 15 Brooklyn Schools, Announces NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
In a move that acknowledges the importance of a plant-based diet for better health, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that 15 Brooklyn schools will participate in Meatless Mondays beginning next spring. Joined by Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, de Blasio made the announcement on Monday. Meatless Mondays […] -
WellnessSee articleHow I Answer 6 Common Questions as the Parent of a Vegan Toddler
As a now-seasoned vegan and public health advocate, I consider myself an expert at “Vegan 20 Questions: Eating Out With Omnivores.” If you’ve ever gone rogue from the standard American diet (SAD), chances are that you too have encountered questions like these: Where do you get your protein? How do you live without bacon? Don’t […] -
Success StoriesSee articleMy Family With 6 Kids: How We Regained Our Health and Lost 115 Pounds
In November 2015, my husband and I decided to start homeschooling our six children, aged 8 to 16. Our transformation began with the tough decision to pull our kids from the public school system. We thought our kids deserved better than what they were getting, so the week before Thanksgiving we made the switch. While […] -
How ToSee articleHelping Your Kids Be Whole-Food, Plant-Based Rock Stars
Sometimes I imagine our dinner table as a rock ‘n’ roll concert stage. The stage is set, the lights are on, and moments before the crowd (consisting of my three kids) enters, I take a deep breath and look at the hard work that I have completed. The perfectly balanced, whole-food, plant-based masterpiece that I […] -
WellnessSee articleCongratulations! Vegan Lunches for Country’s Second-Largest Public School District
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Unified School District! Earlier this month, school board members unanimously voted in favor of bringing healthful plant-based options to L.A. schools next fall in a pilot program championed by students, parents, and doctors. Lila Copeland, an inspiring 15-year-old LAUSD student, launched the campaign back in 2016. Before board members made […] -
Vegan Breakfast RecipesSee articleBanana-Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes
The combination of bananas and chocolate chips makes these healthy pancakes taste decadent enough to serve for dessert. Use a large nonstick griddle to prepare them in batches. If you don’t have strawberries, then get creative with other fruits, jams, or spreads. -
WellnessSee article10 Kid-Friendly Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes
As busy parents, it’s easy to always feel like we’re in a rush. Children are also growing fast and can seem hungry all the time. For both adults and children, it’s easier to make bad choices when we’re hungry, so keeping healthy, quick, and easy snacks nearby is important. Make sure you have a few […]