Sara Seitz

I'm a professional freelance writer with decades of experience learning about and living a green, clean life. I grew up in Colorado under the influence of three generations of knowledgeable women who knew their way around the garden. I graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor of science in biology and a minor in English. A year before graduation, my life was upended by an unexpected diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. Facing the reality of living with an incurable autoimmune disease I left to reflect hard on my lifestyle. While this type of diabetes cannot be cured or treated with diet, I was certain that focusing on my health and fueling my body with clean food would help better manage the condition. As a lifelong animal lover, it wasn’t difficult for me to transition fully to a vegan diet. When I'm not constructing articles for clients, you can find me wrist-deep in dirt in my vegetable garden, hiking with my dogs, or back in front of the computer creating imaginative worlds in my quest to become a published fiction writer. [email protected]

Latest Articles

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8 Best Vegan Chocolate Brands for Baking & Melting

Looking for dairy-free chocolate to create epic cruelty-free baked goods? Here are the 8 best vegan chocolate brands for baking and melting. From semisweet to unsweetened, we’ve got you covered.

Assorted Indian food, including rice, lentils, paneer, dal makhani, naan, chutney, and spices.

Best Vegan Cuisine from Around the World

More people worldwide are embracing plant-based eating habits. This means more delicious food options for all of us. Here is some of the best vegan cuisine inspired by the cultures of the world.

Vegan quinoa bowls, with edamame, cabbage, carrot, sweet potato, and spinach.

The Plant-Based Diet for Beginners

Starting your journey on a vegan or vegetarian diet doesn’t have to be scary. With our plant-based diet for beginners guide, you’ll get tips, health facts, a one-week sample menu, and more.

Affordable vegan meal prep containers filled with quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, and greens.

Is Being Vegan Expensive?

As food prices skyrocket, many want to save money wherever they can. This has plenty of consumers wondering, is being vegan expensive? We have that answer and our best money-saving grocery tips, here.

How to Ripen Bananas Quickly

Find out how to ripen bananas quickly (in less than 2 minutes!) for baking and get some tips for ripening stubborn green bananas so they’re ready to eat sooner.

Are Figs Vegan? The Truth About Wasps & Figs

If figs contain dead wasps, can they still be vegan? Here, we dive into the truth of this rumor and discuss how dead insects affect the answer to the question ‘are figs vegan?’

How to Cook Chickpeas

Cooking chickpeas at home can help you bypass the cans, save money, and get a tastier product. Read on for how to cook chickpeas using the stove, pressure cooker, and slow cooker.

Dusting vegan powdered sugar on beignet pastries.

Homemade Vegan Powdered Sugar

Like refined sugar, powdered sugar is rarely vegan, which is problematic if you follow a plant-based lifestyle. Luckily it’s super simple to make vegan powdered sugar at home. We’ll show you how right here.

Vegan lentil stew with mushrooms, quinoa, spinach, and broccoli in bowl.

14 Plant-Based Vegan Calcium Sources

If you follow a vegan diet, then getting your calcium through dairy isn’t an option. Here are 14 plant-based vegan calcium sources that do more than replace cow’s milk at the table.

Bottle's of Whole Foods 365 organic Light Agave nectar.

Can You Substitute Agave for Honey?

Agave is a great vegan option for sweetening up a dish. But can you substitute agave for honey in recipes? The answer and more, right here.

A woman arranging vegan dry goods on a pantry shelf at home.

20 Must-Have Staples for a Vegan Pantry

Getting started on your vegan journey requires having the right tools at your disposal. Here, we’ll give you the low down on all the must-have vegan staples you’ll need in your pantry.

Vegan bowl with sprouts, dragon fruit, sweet potato, blood orange, tofu, chickpeas, and quinoa.

The 15 Best Vegan Blogs to Follow in 2022

Looking for plant-based inspiration in the kitchen? From super healthy meals for the whole family to rib-sticking comfort food, we’ve got you covered with the best vegan blogs of 2022.

Healthy fat sources including nuts, seeds, avocados, and oils.

9 Healthy Vegan Fat Sources to Include in Your Diet

Incorporating these healthy vegan fat sources into your daily routine will help you feel fuller while supporting better health. Plus, they make awesomely tasty meal additions and snacks.

11 Best Vegan Egg Substitutes for Baking

Looking to transform a traditional cake or cookie recipe into a vegan masterpiece? To help you pick the best vegan egg substitute, we’ve outlined your options for every baking situation.

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7 Best Microfiber Cleaning Cloths for Kitchen & Home

The most important cleaning tool in your arsenal isn’t a cleaner; it’s your cleaning rag. Here are 7 of the best microfiber cloths you need to buy right now.

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Is Boba Vegan? What You Need to Know About Bubble Tea

Wondering if boba is vegan? The answer is surprisingly complex. Here’s what to look out for when ordering your boba, plus our 100% vegan boba tea recipe you can make at home.

A woman's hand pouring vegan creamer into a cup of coffee.

Best Vegan Coffee Creamers (Plus Our Favorite Recipe)

Looking for the best vegan coffee creamers to make your morning taste nearly not plant-based? We’ve got you covered with our picks from every category plus our favorite non-dairy creamer recipe.

Homemade vegan bolognese sauce made with soy meat, in cast iron skillet.

9 Best Vegan Meat Substitutes

Looking to add extra protein to your diet or recreate your favorite childhood recipe with a plant-based twist? We’ve got the best vegan meat substitutes to get the job done right here.

A dish with baked tempeh, peppers, and vegetables.

Tempeh vs Tofu – What’s the Difference?

Tofu and tempeh are both made of soy, but what is the difference? In this article, we pit tempeh vs tofu to find out how they compare and which is healthier.

Baked Accordion Potatoes

This baked accordion potatoes recipe provides a unique twist on a crispy side dish. Add smoked paprika and spring onions and you’ve got a new go-to dish that looks and tastes amazing.

A small glass bottle of homemade vegan vanilla extract sitting on a table next to vanilla beans.

Is Vanilla Extract Vegan? You’ll Never Beaver-lieve the Answer

Is vanilla extract vegan or is it filled with beaver secretions? We’ve got that answer, our favorite homemade vanilla extract recipe, and so much more, right here.

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Are Bacon Bits Vegan? The Surprising Answer, Plus Our Easy Recipe

Certainly, something called “bacon bits” couldn’t be a vegan-friendly condiment, right? Not necessarily. We’ve got your answer to ‘are bacon bits vegan?’ plus our favorite brands and an easy vegan bacon bit recipe.

Vegan sour cream made with cashews and lemon in a small bowl.

5 Vegan Sour Cream Substitutes – Plus Our Best Recipe

Need a dollop of the good stuff on your baked potato but trying to stay true to your plant-based diet? We’ve got five killer vegan sour cream substitutes, plus our favorite recipe.

A hand holding a loaf of Dave's Killer Bread in a grocery store aisle.

5 Best Vegan Bread Brands to Buy

Looking for vegan bread that is as delicious as it is nutritious? We’ve got you covered with these excellent vegan bread brands and one simply delectable homemade bread recipe.

Closeup of a person using a handheld milk frother, frothing a glass of almond milk.

6 Best Frothers for Almond Milk

If you want to make lattes and frapps with almond milk, you’ll need a milk frother. But not just any frother will do. Check out our picks for the best frothers for almond milk.

Do You Have to Cook Tofu?

Tofu is a highly versatile food that can be prepared a number of ways, including raw. Here are some tips for cooking tofu and using it raw, plus our easy marinated tofu recipe.

A glass of green kale juice with a paper straw.

6 Best Juicers for Leafy Greens [2023]

Leafy greens are packed with nutrition but are famously hard to juice. We tracked down the best juicers for leafy greens so you can take advantage of all the good they have to offer.

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36 Different Types of Pasta (with Pictures)

Looking to take a tastebud-tour of Italy? From the familiar to the downright obscure, we’ve got you covered with these 36 different types of pasta.

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How to Reheat Rice

Rice is one of the toughest leftovers to reheat, but it can be done. Here’s how to reheat rice so it’s fluffy and delicious instead of clumpy, mushy, or dry.

Creamy vegan Greek yogurt in a small bowl.

Is Greek Yogurt Vegan? Plus Best Substitutes and Brands

Greek yogurt is a creamier, healthier version of traditional yogurt, but is it vegan? That answer plus some of our favorite plant-based Greek-style brands and our homemade Greek yogurt recipe, right here.

A bowl of vegan quinoa salad with chopped cherry tomatoes and peppers.

How Long Does Quinoa Last In the Fridge?

Just made a big batch of quinoa and wondering how long it will last? We’ve got that answer plus storage tips, quinoa facts, and a simple quinoa recipe.

Top view of Vegan Asparagus Pasta on a white plate with a lemon and parmesan cheese.

Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pasta

This vegan asparagus pasta recipe combines a delightfully creamy sauce with protein-packed vegetables. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, and makes a wonderful choice for a healthy weeknight dinner.