Last year, approximately 5 percent of American adults identified themselves as vegetarians — essentially unchanged from the 6 percent who were vegetarians in 1999 and 2001 — and fewer than 3 percent were vegan. However,
With popular books, films, blogs and even an ex-president boasting the benefits of going vegan, interest in this lifestyle seems to be gaining ground. But animal products are a major staple in the Western diet,
Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App store RD Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Released April 2013, Food Tripping is a fun app that finds food options in your vicinity
Being a vegan teen athlete is not complicated. It is easy for teens to receive proper nutrition for sporting events by eating a variety of foods. In general, teen athletes should receive the majority of
No matter how prolific the evidence nor how well presented our website, there will always be someone who asks, "Can a vegetarian diet provide enough?" Enough might mean enough protein, enough variety, enough nutrients, enough
Making the change from the standard American diet to a plant-based one may seem daunting, but with just a few gradual changes you’ll be eating a healthier, more satisfying diet before you know it. Start
As both a yoga teacher and nutritionist, I’m often asked what the best diet for yoga is. While I don’t believe there is a definitive, “one-and-only-one” yogic diet (in the same way there is no
Fast food is tasty, convenient and usually pretty cheap — unfortunately, it’s also kind of terrible for us. Besides the fact that each mouthful carries with it a lot of calories, fat and sodium, there
Platform and Price $9.99 via Apple App store; planned Android release in 2013 RD Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App The Low FODMAP Diet app from Australia’s Monash University is
Platform and Price Free; Available via Apple App store and GooglePlay RD Score 3 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Locavore is penned the “easiest way to find local, in season food.” The
Food dehydrating has been a common method of preservation since ancient times. By removing moisture from food, bacterial growth is inhibited, enzymes are preserved, and weight is reduced. Commercial food dehydrators can be used to
There’s no denying more and more people have started to adapt a plant-based lifestyle. With recent documentaries like Forks over Knives, Fat Sick and Nearly Dead and Food Inc. turning into mainstream hits, the case
My sister has been raving about this burger recipe and she and her boyfriend — neither of whom are vegetarian — make it often. It is filling and satisfying. I made is for a few
Price and Platform Free; available via Apple App store RD Score 4 out of 5 stars Synopsis of the App Based on Mark Bittman’s bestselling cookbook, How to Cook Everything: Essentials is a
Until recently, cauliflower and I were not on good terms. I would always pass it by at the grocery store and ignore it on restaurant menus. I never really considered it as a viable option
Even before moving overseas, I loved to travel. Maybe that is why I was so open to dropping everything and moving to the tiny island of Terceira back in 2009 when my husband received orders
Platform Apple (Free for a limited time via the Apple App store) Rating 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App This app comes from the editors of Diabetic Cooking™ magazine and the original iCookbook
Platform Android (Free from Android Market) Rating 2 OUT OF 5 Synopsis of the App Diet Assistant provides diet plans for those who want to gain, lose or maintain their weight. The app ties it
Thanksgiving is coming up so fast this year; it’s just around the corner, so I thought I’d look at ways to make it a healthy, festive and local meal—with special consideration for sourcing items from
RATING: 4.5 Stars SYNOPSIS Pepperplate is a comprehensive cooking app. It allows you to save all of your recipes in one place and provides essential tools to plan menus, shop and cook. With it
