Dietitian Reviews and Insights
Is Tofu A Carb? Tofu is not considered a carbohydrate food. Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a soy based food prepared by pressing coagulated soy milk for varying lengths of time to create varying softness/firmness. Tofu can be silken,
Garden of Life makes many products, many of which are plant-based but if you are here, you’re wondering about Garden of Life’s probiotics specifically. As a plant-based Registered Dietitian who is passionate about the gut microbiome, I wanted to share
Are you looking for a non-dairy vegan probiotic drink that contains beneficial probiotic strains of bacteria? Well, then you have come to the perfect place as I’m a vegan Registered Dietitian who is passionate about plant-based foods and the gut
Are Vegan Protein Powders Safe During Pregnancy? If you’re newly pregnant or have been pregnant for a little bit and want to increase your protein intake, you may be wondering, are vegan protein powders safe during pregnancy?? Generally speaking, YES!
Wondering about the best vegan probiotic yogurt available?? Well, you’re not alone. As a vegan, plant-based registered dietitian, I’m here to tell you about the vegan plant-based yogurts that I think are solid bets nutritionally. They are low in sugar
How Do Vegans Get Collagen? Well, first of all, it’s important to note that collagen refers to a family of proteins found in connective tissue, like cartilage and skin. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, so there
Until recently, many store bought waffle and pancake mixes contained milk and/or egg. Of course, you can make your own vegan pancake or waffle mix easily with flax seed or chia seed as the egg replacer (1 tablespoon flax seed/chia
Are Probiotics Vegan? Probiotics are strains of bacteria and yeasts primarily that have been shown to have a positive benefit on the body in some way. The microbiome, or your gut ecosphere that has bacteria, viruses, fungii, yeasts, and other
Why Do Vegans, Particularly Pregnant Vegans Need Omega-3s? Vegans and non-vegans need omega-3 fatty acids because these fats are not produced by the body and are considered “essential” – meaning they need to be consumed from foods or supplements. These
If you’re looking for a vegan prenatal gummy multivitamin, let me tell you that there are limited options. Most gummy vitamins, whether they are prenatal vitamins or general multivitamins have gelatin (made from pigs) in them. Then, of the prenatal