Plant-Based Recipes & Modern Ideas for Sustainable Living

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

This refreshing lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe is simple to make at home and will add an instant splash of summer flavor to your favorite salads. All you’ll need to create this easy recipe is a lemon, vinegar, oil, and maple syrup.

Latest Articles

How to Tell if Dragon Fruit Is Ripe

Find out how to tell if a dragon fruit is ripe, how to store it, and the best ways to prepare and enjoy this unique and delicious fruit.

What Are Whole Foods?

More and more doctors and dieticians are recommending whole food diets as a way to promote better health. Before you can adopt this healthy diet, you need to understand what whole foods are and why they’re so good for you.

Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Learn how to make the best roasted Brussels sprouts in just 20 minutes. This easy and healthy side dish is the perfect partner for pasta, rice, vegan meatloaf, and more.

Bok Choy Tofu Stir Fry

Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy vegan dinner is packed with veggies and plant-based protein. Enjoy this bok choy tofu stir fry with rice, noodles, or a side of roasted vegetables.

5 Vegan Fish Sauce Substitutes (+ Our Favorite Recipe)

Fish sauce is a staple in many Eastern dishes, but if you follow a vegan diet, you’ll need a fish-free alternative. Read on to learn the best vegan fish sauce substitutes, our favorite commercial brands, and complete steps for making a vegan version at home.

How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies, Baking, & More

Learn how to freeze bananas for later use. You can freeze them sliced or whole, depending on how you’d like to use them. Enjoy frozen bananas in smoothies or thaw them for banana bread and other baked goods.

Food & Kitchen

16 Fruits That Start With E

Explore a delicious variety of common and unusual fruits with this list of 16 fruits that start with the letter “E.”

How Much Garlic Powder Equals One Clove?

Out of fresh garlic and in need of a substitute? In this article, we’ll tell you how much garlic powder equals one clove, plus give you some other fresh garlic substitute options and share our homemade garlic powder recipe!

Can You Freeze Mushrooms?

You can freeze mushrooms, and knowing how will make all the difference in your mushroom recipes. Read on to learn how to freeze them, along with tips and recommendations for using them in recipes.

4 Vegan Buttermilk Substitutes (+Our Best Recipe)

When it comes to making the best vegan substitute for buttermilk, you not only have to consider flavor but also its chemical properties. Here are four nondairy options that will work every time.

Plant-Based Nutrition

What Are Whole Foods?

7 Best Vegan Iodine Supplements of 2022

Registered Dietician Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, offers her top picks for vegan iodine supplements along with answers to frequently asked questions about this essential nutrient.

Is Tofu Healthy?

People have a lot to say about tofu. Some love it, some think it’s terrible for you. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the question of ‘is tofu healthy’ to help you decide if you should include this vegan protein in your diet.

9 Best Vegan Omega-3 Supplements

Registered Dietician Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, offers her top picks for vegan (algae-based) Omega-3 supplements along with answers to frequently asked questions about this essential nutrient.

Green Home & Garden

6 Best Seed Catalogs for Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO Vegetables

Already planning for next year’s garden? Make sure you order your seeds from the best seed catalogs for organic, heirloom, non-GMO vegetables so you can support a healthier planet while growing a more diverse garden.

What to Plant in a Fall Vegetable Garden

A late-season veggie garden is a great way to keep your harvest going well into the colder months. Not sure what to plant in your fall vegetable garden? We’ve got 22 great options that will keep you well supplied in homegrown produce straight into winter.