Dietitian Reviews and Insights
Doritos are a beloved chip across America but once you start eating plant-based or following a vegan lifestyle, you may be wondering…are there any vegan dorito flavors?? I feel ya, I love the crunch of a tortilla chip as a
One of the most common questions I get from vegans, vegetarians, and those trying to eat more plant based is, “What should I eat for a snack?” That usually comes right after we’ve worked together for a bit and he
As a vegan dietitian, I work with all sorts of people – from those who are transitioning to a vegan diet to those who have been at it for awhile but just want to make sure their needs are being
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 – So you’re eating vegan or plant-based and you want to increase your protein? Is this you? If so, you’ll love the product we’re reviewing today. And if you’re new around here…by we I mean
You know when you’re under the weather how a big bowl of brothy soup and saltines sounds divine?? Like the best thing in the world in that moment. AMIRITE?! Well even though a plant-based vegan or vegetarian diet tends to
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 – Bobo’s Oat Bars started when a mother and daughter duo from Colorado starting baking one rainy afternoon. At the time, mom, Beryl was trying to get her catering business going but couldn’t resist some
Are Raisins Vegan? YES! Now, why would you want to eat them?? Raisins are dried grapes that can have slight variations across brands and regions of the world depending on the type of grape used in production. Unlike wine that
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 – Are you looking for an easily transportable vegan protein shake? If so, keep reading our review of the Orgain All-In-One Vegan Protein Shake in Vanilla Bean. If you’ve been living under a rock and
Are Lucky Charms vegan? That is the question of the day! We know that Lucky Charms have a “marshmallow” component, but how much of that is a real marshmallow that would typically contain gelatin or other animal based ingredients. In
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 – Shanti Protein Bars started in Miami, FL when two workout friends bonded over high quality plant-based nutrition and the love of exercising. They wanted to easily add superfoods to their diet but were surprised
They’re Gr-r-reat!! Or are they? Are Frosted Flakes Vegan? That is surprising a pretty popular question given the popularity of this breakfast cereal and cartoon tiger that has become a cultural icon. It is pretty common for cereals like this
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 – Square Organics started when a young woman, Sarah turned to a plant-based diet to manage her lifelong severe asthma. While she had great results, she missed indulgent treats that were often dairy based or
Starbursts are one of America’s most loved candies but if you’ve adapted a vegan lifestyle, you may be wondering…are starbursts vegan? First let’s take a closer look at Starburst Ingredients…. Starburst Ingredients Starbursts contain the following ingredients: sugar corn syrup
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 – Bobo’s Oat Bars started in 2003 after an afternoon baking session turned into a business idea. At the time, Beryl was trying to get her catering business going but soon realized that the oat
Some flavors of Tostistos Tortilla Chips are vegan and some are not. If you’re shopping in the grocery store or just curious and need to stock up, I’ve provided the vegan Tostitos flavors below. The non-vegan Tostitos contain milk and
Over the last 10+ years, I’ve personally invested in over 50 vegan and vegetarian cookbooks. I’ve borrowed them from the library. I’ve bought them as coffee table pieces. I’ve scoured through the pages looking for inspiration. I’ve spilled sauces over
Some flavors of Lays Potato Chips are vegan while others are not. Instead of wasting all that time looking at food labels while grocery shopping or planning your vegan snack stockpile, I’ve provided the flavors of vegan Lays below. Everyone
Want to eat more raw but not sure where to start? As a vegan dietitian, I’ve explored my fair shar of raw cooking and as a cookbook collector, I’ve seen many vegan and raw cookbooks throughout the years. This is
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 – Orgain is a newer company with an impressive line of better-for-you nutrition products. The company started with Dr. Andrew Abraham. In his teen years, he was diagnosed with cancer and as a way to
Yes! Keebler Club Crackers are “accidentally” vegan. The Original, Reduced Fat, and Multi-Grain Club Cracker varieties along with the Keebler Club Bites with Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches are 100% vegan and plant-based. Kind of crazy, right? Especially since all the