Dietitian Reviews and Insights
When it comes to the meatless meat options, there are an increasing number of options available on the market. As a long time vegan (over ten years) and as a plant-based vegan registered dietitian, I thought we could look at
Is Tomato Soup Vegan? Yes! SOME Tomato Soups are vegan but many do contain milk. If you’re vegan or eating a plant-based diet, there are several over the counter vegan tomato soups or you can always make your own (which is
If there is only one thing that people want from their vegan cheeses, it’s that they want them to melt! As a vegan dietitian, I understand this is what people want because I want it too. I also have a
If you’ve experimented with any vegan or plant-based cooking, there’s a really good chance that you’ve cooked one or many curries. Curries are a vegan’s best friend as they are packed with flavor, vegetables, and protein (often tofu). Plus, if
Fiber is important for health and weight maintenance as it promotes satiety and satiation without contributing a calories. Fiber takes longer to digest generally so it helps prevent blood sugar spikes and can also help remove cholesterol from the body.
Naan is a flatbread typically consumed in Western Asia, South Asia, Indonesia, and some parts of the Caribbean. Naan typically has milk and a source of fat that is usually butter or ghee. Therefore, many naans are not vegan. However,
Can Vegans Eat Butter? No, butter is made from cow’s milk. Sometimes butter can be made from other animal’s milk like goats, sheep, or buffalo. Butter is made from the solid fat that settles on top of the milk if
Believe it or not, there are actually very few gluten-free vegan commercially produced breads available. Many gluten-free breads use egg as a binder and to help with the texture but obviously eggs are not vegan friendly. If you’re making your
Daiya has been making vegan cheese since 2008! Can you believe it??! To say that Daiya vegan cheese is one of the originals is an understatement. Daiya cheese was the first of its kind to be so super melty and
You may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal. I mean, after all, breakfast does set up your day! As a plant-based registered dietitian who has been vegan for over 10 years, I know a thing or two