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How ToSee articleDo You Need a High-Speed Blender? (Plus Shopping and Blending Tips)
Smoothie aficionados and nice cream enthusiasts swear by them, but are high speed blenders really necessary for most plant-based home cooks? After talking to several chefs who have mastered the art of blending, the short answer is yes. While standard blenders can do most jobs decently well, plant-based recipes often involve whipping up silky sauces, […] -
How ToSee article1-Week Vegan Meal Plan: How to Eat Plant-Based on a Budget for $3 a Meal
A whole-food, plant-based diet is not expensive. In fact, plant-based staples such as brown rice, potatoes, and beans are some of the cheapest—and healthiest—ingredients in the supermarket. To prove that you can eat plant-based on a budget, this one-week vegan meal plan shows you how to build a week’s worth of delicious meals and snacks […] -
ShoppingSee articleFrom Prep to Presentation: 25 Must-Haves for Better Home Baking
Whether you’re stocking a new kitchen or upgrading your gear, these 25 editor-approved essentials—from precise prep tools and versatile bakeware to showpiece serveware—make every stage of baking easier, more rewarding, and more delicious. Top Picks: Baking can often be more of a science than an art: The precise chemical reactions, ingredient ratios, and strict cook […] -
How ToSee articleTips For Vegan Shopping and Maximizing Savings at the Grocery Store
A whole-food, plant-based diet doesn’t just make health sense; it saves dollars and cents. Going plant-based can cut grocery bills by around 14%, according to a 2023 report. Here are six simple ways you can eat plant-based on a budget, scoring extra savings on good-for-you groceries. 1. Avoid Supermarketing Tricks If you aren’t paying attention, […] -
WellnessSee articleAre ‘Plant-Based’ Veggie Burgers Actually Healthy?
Plant-based burgers have officially hit the big time. These days, you can find hearty, satisfying vegan patties on the menu everywhere from fast-food chains and food trucks to upscale restaurants and wine bars. They boast a significantly smaller carbon footprint and far fewer ethical concerns than their ground-beef counterparts, but how nutritious are they? Here, […] -
How ToSee articleFarmers Market Tips: Dos and Don’ts
Ready to breeze through the farmers market with ease and come home with the best-looking produce—without blowing your food budget? Whether you shop the farmers’ market every week or just once in a while, these tips will help you ace your experience and make the most of the local bounty. Make a List (But Don’t […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Order a Healthy Plant-Based Meal from Any Restaurant Menu
Editor’s Note: For more than four decades, Dr. Dean Ornish has directed revolutionary research proving that lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many common, costly, and disabling chronic diseases. His latest book, Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, co-authored with Anne Ornish combines the science with a simple […] -
How ToSee article34 Healthy (and Low-Sodium!) Trader Joe’s Vegan Finds
As nice as it is to catch the farmers’ market every week, sometimes it just doesn’t happen. And for those weeks, Trader Joe’s is a popular source of wallet-friendly produce, pantry staples, and healthy convenience foods such as ready-to-eat steamed lentils, pre-cooked frozen grains, and riced fresh cauliflower. In the spirit of discovery, we asked […]
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