Vegan Protein Recovery Shake

I’ve had a few people ask me what I put into the recovery shake that I take post-workout. Especially since I’m vegan, the whole “where do you get your protein?” question is brought up frequently. And when talking about a protein recovery shake… it’s kind of an important question to …

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GMOs in Larabar, Kashi & Silk?

A good friend of mine—who loves food, especially the healthy variety—attended a nutrition seminar recently. She was told that 3 of my favorites brands (Larabar, Kashi & Silk) oppose the labeling of GMOs in California (aka: Proposition 37). Since I care about GMOs (and would rather not see them in my …

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The Thing About Juicing

I’ve had a few friends ask me about juicing. While I’m still relatively new to juicing (started in January 2013), I can offer up some thoughts for those looking to get into juicing. A decent juicer for beginners will run you between $80-$120. Most juicers come with a recipe book …

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Going Vegan: The Cows Are Watching

Cow Lying in Field

During my short holiday break in Jersey, a great friend of mine lent a book to me about going vegan. I’ve considered it before, but wanted to spend some time researching it before I made the decision to try it for real. I read The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone (yes, …

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