Topic: FAQ

I get questions about non-dairy milk often. I use the phrase 'non-dairy milk' because there are so many varieties and sometimes it's really up to your preference there's nut milks, soy milk, hemp milk. A lot of people know that they can make their own almond or nut milk- did you know that you can also make your own rice milk? Rice milk is a grain milk made by processing rice. You probably already have the ingredients at home, it's …

I love my juicer but I couldn't bring it on the plane with me when I moved to St. Maarten.

Then my friend Kim told me she'd heard you can make green juice with a blender and nut milk cloth... my interested was peaked except, well, we don't have nut milk bags here either...

But when I found a "cheesecloth" at the hardware store for less than $2... I was ready to experiment!

All you need is a blender (even …

Today is “Less Salt” Day, so I thought I'd prepare a video and quick post with my tips for reducing salt in your diet.

Tips for Cutting Back on Salt:

1. Instead of turning to salt for flavor, ramp up your spices and herbs.
2. Spike & Kelp are great alternatives to salt – keep them on your table instead of a salt shaker.
3. If a (non-baking) recipe calls for salt, omit it. Chances are you won't miss it. If you must …

Topics in this Post

• Is it healthy to be a vegan?
• Is it healthy to be a vegetarian?
• Do vegans or vegetarians live longer?
• What do you eat as a vegetarian?
• What vitamins should I take when becoming vegetarian?
• Do some vegetarians eat fish?
• Why are some people vegan?
• What does it mean to be vegan?
• TRANSITIONING PLANS

Is it healthy to be a vegan? vegetarian?

Any diet or lifestyle can be done incorrectly.

A vegan living on potato chips …

I've been getting requests all day about what foods a vegan can have on hand in case of an emergency.

I lived in Florida for years (was there during Andrew) and now I live on a small island where hurricanes and the loss of electricity are always a real threat. 

Here's what we do to be prepared:

We keep plenty of canned goods on hand---canned beans and canned vegetables. Black beans and corn might not be the most exciting meal, …