Topic: FAQ

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1. I am just wondering if you think the fake meat items are healthy or not? I do realize they are not all created equal but can you give me any suggestions as to which are good and which are bad? What do I look for to assess these?

I think it's important to remember that all fake meats are heavily processed foods. Some are also down right junky -- made with oil, processed flour, …

I get so many questions about gluten, converting recipes to gluten-free, and eating a gluten-free diet, that I asked my friend Talia, who has been gluten free for over 6 years now, to share her story and tips for cooking and living gluten-free. 

Being gluten free is, surprisingly, easier than you think. I have been gluten free for over 6 years now, and love it. Celiac and gluten intolerance can present with a wide variety of symptoms, so do …

Over the weekend, a couple of my cousins came to visit us in Colorado. I was looking forward to seeing them, of course, but also excited to dazzle them with healthy, plant-based food. (Oh how I love to serve skeptical omnivores!)

I was 5:5 all weekend (they loved and raved about everything I made) and my youngest cousin decided by the end of the trip that she was going to go plant-based!

I couldn't be more thrilled -- or proud! …

You've got questions, I've got answers!

1. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for me on how to pop seeds without oil? I usually put some mustard and cumin seeds in a small amount of oil in a frying pan till they pop. They won't pop with broth and will burn, I think, with no oil. I don't want to eat oil anymore, but I'm not sure if there is any other way to make the seeds pop. Any …

On Sunday, 60Minutes ran an episode about sugar titled "Sugar and Kids: The Toxic Truth" (you can watch it online at the link).

After the show aired, a number of questions poured in on Facebook and via email about sugar and sugar substitutes, so I thought I'd put a blog post together addressing the more common questions.

What is sugar? 

According to wikipedia, "sugar is the generalized name for a class of sweet-flavored substances used as food." …