The Starbucks mocha lattes and frappuccinos can all be prepared vegan with plant-based milk (without whip cream or dark chocolate curls), with the exception of the white chocolate mocha, which isn’t vegan. Starbucks has gradually added vegan options to its menu over the last couple of years. Most Starbucks bagels are vegan and have other delectable plant-based … Read more
Corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup are entirely plant-based and vegan. Corn syrup is a popular sweetener used in most processed foods today. And because the term doesn’t exactly disclose where the syrup comes from, it can be confusing for vegans to figure out how it’s sourced. Fortunately for the plant-based audience reading this, high-fructose … Read more
Starbucks plain, everything, and cinnamon & raisin bagels are all vegan. The everything & cheddar bagel is not vegan. Check the ingredients of seasonal bagels for non-vegan ingredients. Starbucks has become one of the more popular vegan destinations in the last few years, thanks to the variety of plant-based beverages they offer. Today, you can … Read more
The term ‘superfoods’ has recently grown in popularity, and more people are looking to include some of these foods in their regular diets. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, while there’s no specific definition for it, a superfood is any food that fulfills three main criteria: Offers significant quantities of nutrients needed by the … Read more
Vegan nutrition has come a long way in the last decade, with innovative health supplements flooding the market every year. Plant-based protein powder used to be pretty basic and formulated so that vegans could get their hands on a protein supplement rather than with any real taste in mind. But today’s vegan protein powders come … Read more
Protein powder has become a popular supplement for most of us who take fitness seriously. Aside from boosting muscle gain, certain protein powders also help relieve soreness and enhance recovery enabling us to push longer and harder during workouts. However, while the benefits are clear for all to see, is it safe to consume protein … Read more
No matter what kind of diet or lifestyle you subscribe to, there’s no denying that cooking takes time — a lot of time. And it’s not just cooking you need time for, either — you need to make sure you also set time aside to shop for ingredients and prep them. Then, there’s the cleanup that comes … Read more
It can be challenging to ensure you’re giving your body the proper nutrition on a vegan diet. And while supplementing can make up for the missing nutrients, it’s difficult to find supplements free from animal products. Most vitamin and mineral supplements contain gelatin, caprylic acid (from milk), and carmine (from beetles). In this article, we’ll … Read more
Not everyone uses their blender frequently — in fact, their blender gets used quite sparingly for some. However, if you live a plant-based lifestyle, you might find that your blender plays a more significant role in your kitchen than other appliances. One thing is for sure, because your blender takes such a central role in … Read more
When you first go vegan, it can be challenging to ensure you’re putting all the vital nutrients into your body. Aside from protein and B12, which are frequently touted as ‘missing’ from a plant-based diet, most vegans are susceptible to a deficiency in Omega-3. What is Omega-3 and Why Do We Need It? Omega-3 fatty … Read more