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What To Do With Your Pumpkin Seeds

1.4 billion tons of wasted food goes to landfill every year in the world. Most pumpkins are thrown away in October, but food waste is a year-round problem. What can you do with your pumpkin seeds after Halloween or after you’ve cooked a yummy soup in winter? I have this pumpkin seeds recipe you can try to avoid unnecessary food waste, and you can also do it with your butternut squash seeds.

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Best Plant-Based Alternatives to Turkey

Around 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving, not to mention the many other millions that are eaten during the rest of the year. A plant-based approach will help them and the environment, which is why I’m bringing you these vegan alternatives to turkey, so you can have a more sustainable Thanksgiving, Christmas, or to eat year-round!


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Plant-Powered: What Are The Health Benefits Of Broccoli?

Going plant-based isn’t only great for the environment, it also has a positive impact on health. One of my favorite vegetables is broccoli (in any form!). Broccoli is associated with a myriad of health benefits, including but not limited to anticancer and antioxidant properties, which I will analyze in this post. Find out in what other ways broccoli is good for you.

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Easy Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe

This vegan pasta salad recipe is easy and versatile, which makes it a great option for when you need to cook something in big quantities to take to a lunch or dinner with numerous guests. The most important thing about this recipe is that it’s easy and delicious, and is therefore a great way to begin your sustainability journey and start incorporating plant-based meals in your diet.

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Recipe: The Best Vegan Shepherd's Pie

To me, Shepherd’s Pie is the epitome of homemade food. It tastes of family and the holidays, and it’s the symbol of sharing and caring. You don’t have to give it up if you’re vegan or following a plant-based diet to be more sustainable. That’s why I’ve put together the best Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for you to enjoy any season.

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Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Sweet potatoes are super nutritious carbs that can be used in many dishes and ate in many different ways. They have the same versatility as potatoes (and plants in general, really). You can boil them, bake them, fry them, you name it. It’s one of my favorite foods to make a delicious vegan meal. This time, I’ll help you mash them with this vegan mashed sweet potatoes recipe.

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Vegan Tofu Ricotta Recipe

A classic lasagna with vegan ricotta is my favorite. The good news is, this tofu ricotta can be used in other plant based dishes as well: risotto, pizza, ravioli, spread on toast. Try this vegan tofu ricotta recipe, it’s simple and will only take you 5 minutes!

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Easy 5-Minute Homemade Oat Milk Recipe

Whether it’s for the animals, the environment, health, or personal reasons, oat milk has become a staple in our grocery list. However, most oat milks at the supermarket are made with ingredients that aren’t the best for our health. That is why I’m bringing you this healthy oat milk recipe to make at home (and help you save a few bucks!)

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5 Tips To Start a Plant-Based Diet

Vegan and plant-based diets have many benefits: they’re more sustainable, healthy, and are good for the animals. If you’re trying to start embracing these diets, either fully or little by little, here are some tips on how to start a vegan or plant-based diet, that will help you feel more accompanied in the process.

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How To Eat a Plant-Based Diet on a Budget

A plant-based diet has benefits for the animals, the environment, and your health. However, I’ve heard people commenting on how this kind of diet can be more expensive, so this post is all about debunking this myth. A plant-powered or vegan diet shouldn’t be pricey if you know what to do. Here are my tips to eat a plant-based diet on a budget.

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15 Best Vegan Substitutes For Eggs

Only in the U.S., around 300 million male chicks are killed annually in the egg industry, which also has a negative impact on the environment. Some people stop eating eggs because of health reasons or allergies. Regardless of the reason, you might be looking for plant-based substitutes for eggs, either for baking or as stand-alone vegan replacements in your favorite recipes.

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15 Best Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives at Whole Foods

Many people want to switch to a plant-based diet or vegan lifestyle, or ditch animal products, but don’t want to give up their flavor. Luckily, plant-based alternatives to meat are becoming more numerous. In case chicken is the hardest thing for you to stop eating, I prepared this list of plant-based chicken products I found at Whole Foods.

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11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Vegan

When I went vegetarian, I had to go through a process, and going vegan was no different. Find out below what are the things I wish I had known before I became a vegan, in the hopes that maybe you can start a vegan lifestyle, or even a plant-based diet, with a bit more knowledge than I had, as if I was helping you skip ahead of time.

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25 Best Prepared Vegan Foods at Whole Foods

Whole Foods may be a great option for many people who need or want to buy ready-to-go food, for its accessibility and convenience. Luckily, vegan meals are becoming more and more available every day, and because a plant-based diet is the most sustainable, I’m going to share with you the 24 best prepared vegan foods I found at Whole Foods Market.

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