Muffins are a quick and easy breakfast food, but homemade muffins are even better. This recipe for whole wheat banana muffins is healthy, moist, dairy-free, and, most importantly, easy to make. Banana nut muffins are a great way to use up ripened bananas to avoid putting them in the trash. It’s a great way to…
In the confusing and dynamic world of food and environmental sustainability, navigating the myriad of information available can be overwhelming. How do we make food choices that benefit our health and planet? I’m a seasoned expert in the food industry, bringing clarity to these questions with my new podcast, “Made to Sustain.” Listen to the…
If anyone loves a good bargain and a unique item, it’s me – especially if it’s a useful kitchen gadget. As an environmentalist, thrift shops are the perfect way to find a unique, lower-impact item, usually at a low cost. In the midst of a good find, it’s easy to forget that thrifting also helps…
Did you know more than 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the agriculture and food industry? Our plates hold the power to make a big environmental impact! From wildfires to droughts to flooding, the threat of natural disasters has never felt more imminent. Curious about where to start learning about your plate’s impact…
There’s nothing quite like a hearty breakfast to get your day started. We’ll show you how to make this delicious and satisfying blueberry flaxseed oatmeal, ready in just under ten minutes to give you energy to start your day. Best of all, it’s budget friendly! Ingredient Spotlight Old fashioned oats Old fashioned oats can also…
As new plant-based products enter grocery stores and restaurants, one question remains: “Can you eat plant-based meats raw?” Find out here!
Trash or Treasure? It depends on who you ask or how you upcycle it. If you find yourself asking, ” What is upcycling?” Don’t worry—you came to the right place. Upcycling is a fascinating concept that is gaining momentum in the realm of sustainability. It involves transforming old, unwanted items or cosmetically imperfect produce into…
Creamy tomato and lentil soup takes a fan favorite and an underdog and combines them together to form a nutrient-packed and hearty soup. With some simple ingredients, you can make a protein-packed version of the classic tomato soup merged with a vegan lentil soup. The result is a velvety smooth soup, rich in color, texture,…
While our new years resolutions seem like a distant memory at this point, there’s still time to make 2024 your healthiest year yet. We’re excited to share a special guest post from our colleague, Marjorie McMillan. You can read some of Marjorie’s other pieces here! If you’ve tried to make a change earlier this year,…
Over the years, plenty of plant based diet documentaries have come out across streaming platforms. Some good ones really explain the benefits of a vegan diet and its impact on chronic diseases, and some discuss the impacts of animal agriculture on climate change. While some other documentaries are just nonsensical. Documentaries can be a powerful…
