We all know that vegan foods are far healthier than animal products. They’re cholesterol-free, and they’re more likely to be low in saturated fat and calories and high in fiber, complex... Read more >>

Eggs provide cheap, nutritious protein and weigh in at less than 90 calories per egg. Enjoyed by carnivores and vegetarians, they’re the beginning of life and the end of hunger. The number of... Read more >>

When I started thinking about a title for a post about nuts, Kramer’s voice came into my head: “These nuts are making me thirsty!” Only after I wrote in down just now in the header... Read more >>

As anyone who’s ever seen me try to navigate a menu at an Indian restaurant can attest to, I have virtually no tolerance for spicy foods. For years I avoided them like the plague, until a few... Read more >>

When I was little, my mom used to try to coax me into eating the crusts of my bread by telling me they’d make my hair curly. This did little to increase their appeal, and the driest, dullest... Read more >>

The embryo has grown to a little over one eighth of an inch long this week—about the size of a sesame seed! Even at this tiny size, the placenta and the umbilical cord are working, passing... Read more >>

Discover your inner Popeye and give yourself a protein boost with this cheesy spinach frittata. This nourishing dish is packed full of protein and vitamins, while still being mouthwateringly flavorful... Read more >>

After writing The Zen of Protein Nutrition, I decided to create a series of ten awesome plant-based protein-packed recipes. Here we go! Enjoy! SOY Tofu and Cashew Quiche: Ingredients:... Read more >>

So you’ve heard about the importance of including more plant based foods in your diet. You’ve heard that eating in that way prevents cancers and heart attacks AND has EVEN been shown to... Read more >>

Starting a meal with protein will help reduce the blood sugar surge that usually occurs after eating most refined carbohydrates (white bread, potatoes, white pasta, energy bars, etc.). When your blood... Read more >>