Recipes & Health | The Struggling Vegan

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients 1 small, personal size, sweet watermelon 1 cup orange juice, preferably fresh squeezed, but not necessary Freshly squeezed...

Nutrition

You will be able to ward off illnesses because your immune system is functioning properly. You will sleep well. You will feel balanced....

Spanish Rice

Ingredients 2 cups long grain rice (I like fragrant Jasmine rice) 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 small, white onion, finely...

The Difference Between Vegan & Plant-Based

Many people are unaware that there is a difference between the terms “vegan” and “plant-based.” Let’s take a look at the differences....

Sautéed Spinach

Ingredients 1 large bunch fresh spinach, washed thoroughly (dunk it several times in a bowl of cold water) 1 finely diced garlic clove ...

The Myth of “Free-Range”

Most vegans are all too familiar with the laundry list of cliched arguments meat-eaters whip out to justify their eating choices. We’re...

Is Cardiovascular or Weight Training Better for You?

A fitness routine needs to be well-rounded, encompassing both cardiovascular and weight training. They both are equally important, but...

6 Reasons Why Everyone Should be Eating Kale!

(Number 6 will flatten your belly!) 1) It is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet! It nutrient profile looks like this:...

Beans a la Olla (Beans in Pot)

Ingredients 1 pound dried pinto or Santa Maria pink beans 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 small, white onion, finely chopped Dried...

Pumello: What’s That - Food? Yes, It’s Great for Weight Loss

Pumellos are the largest of the citrus fruits. They can grow to be over twelve inches long, the size of a basketball. Their taste is...

Popular Ingredients That Are NOT Vegan

Know what is vegan vs. what is not. The bad news is there are animal products used in a few staple products, unless you read labels and...

Jim's Story

They say it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks. For the first 50 years of my life this old dog was a meat and fish eater and never...