Food & Nutrition

Where the fit come to feast. The top plant-based nutritionists serve up advice and recipes that are delicious and nutritious.

Dark Chocolate Almond Freezer Fudge

Enjoy this delicious vegan freezer fudge with a rich roasted almond and chocolate flavour. All you need is 15 minutes of preparation and a few basic ingredients. You can also easily substitute some of...

Raw or Cooked Vegetables —Which is Better?

There’s a debate that’s been raging about vegetables for (almost) as long as humans have been eating plant foods: Which is the better, more healthful way to eat them—raw or cooked? Here’s the good news:...
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Top Vegan Restaurants in Alberta

Plant-based foods are increasingly becoming a popular choice, and restaurants everywhere are bringing you delicious, vegan and vegetarian versions of your favourite dishes. Plant-based dining has now become mainstream and is a part of...

Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice

Parsnips and celery seed create a subtle earthy sweetness in the broth, which makes this soup taste divine. Top with fresh parsley and serve with a slice of rye bread for a hearty comforting...

Mushroom Udon Noodle Soup

This vegan soup is delicious, flavourful, and packed with umami. Prep Time – 25 minutesCook Time – 35 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 (14-oz.) block of firm tofu1 oz. dried shiitake mushrooms or dried porcini mushrooms8 oz. mixed...

Eating Plants for Better Gut Health

Let’s talk plants. There’s a lot of scientific truth to the statement “You are what you eat.” Your body is built of the nutrients—the amino acids, glucose, fats, vitamins, and minerals—that your gut digests...

Cheesy Savoury Leek and Potato Soup

This vegan cheesy leek and potato soup is a great seasonal meal: it’s comforting, it’s easy to make, it’s packed with flavour, and of course, it is absolutely delicious! Prep Time – 15 minutesCook Time...

Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies

Nutrition-packed with no refined sugar of any kind, these cookies are gluten free and so easy to make. You don’t even need a bowl. With just five ingredients, they’ll be fresh out of the...

Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

These gluten free vegan chocolate peppermint thumbprint cookies make a perfect addition to your Christmas cookie box. Prep Time – 15 minutesCook Time – 12 minutesTotal Time – 27 minutesMakes 14 cookiesINGREDIENTS• 3/4 cup +...

Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies

Who can say no to chocolate cookies filled with creamy homemade peppermint frosting? The candy cane bits around the outer edge add a sweet crunch and make them picture-perfect, too. It’s like a giant...
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