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Feed The Vegan

A Question For Vegans: Why No Cheese?

Mind-over-dairy is what really matters. It's tough!

Feb 22, 2012 3:01 pm

Denying yourself is one of the hardest things you can do — especially when it comes to eating. Whether it's a gooey pizza or brie and crackers at a fancy event, facing cheese wherever you go is a problem. The new vegan might rationalize: the cow didn't die for it, it's not like anybody will know if you "cheat" a little.

Big Ideas

Robert Kenner Says: Just Label It

The Food, Inc. director sets his sights on GMOs

Feb 10, 2012 11:31 am

Chances are if you're reading Food Republic, you've heard of Robert Kenner, Oscar-nominated writer, director and producer of Food, Inc. Little did I know, fresh out of college, that Kenner would prove to be an invaluable resource in my decision not to enroll in secretary school and write about food instead. I reached out again last week for the scoop on his new video, "Labels Matter" before it sells half a million DVDs (even though it's not a film).

Healthy Living

Braving The Organic Avenue Cleanse: Day 3

The final day and some words with the CEO

Jan 9, 2012 3:01 pm

I’m not going to lie. After three days of just drinking my meals, I thought I was in for a more transformative experience. I thought my world would be rocked. Indeed, this all-raw, vegan cleanse has been intense—and quite a conversation piece with friends. But earth shattering? No. Maybe I’m just not badass enough.

Healthy Living

Braving The Organic Avenue Cleanse: Day 2

Documenting three days on an all-liquid diet

Jan 6, 2012 4:01 pm

After a first day of highs and thrills during my Organic Avenue cleanse, what follows is the log of the second day of my all-juice adventure. Things don’t start off well.

Healthy Living

Braving The Organic Avenue Cleanse: Day 1

Documenting three days on an all-liquid diet

Jan 5, 2012 5:46 pm

Cleanses are all the rage now. It is January 5^th after all. For me, I’ve never been on a diet. I’m lucky that way. I have always eaten what I want to eat, when I want to eat it. And I hate fads. But I’m also a sucker for sentiment, and with the new year, I thought it might be time to mark 2012 with something meaningful and different. So, when I got hip to a three-day, all-liquid cleanse offered by Organic Avenue.

What To Eat: Lunch

Ride That Green Juice High

The more green juice drunk, the crazier the high.

Nov 7, 2011 12:31 pm

Something happens when you drink a big green juice on an empty stomach. Something crazy. It starts as general discomfort in the abdominal region, which quickly spreads throughout your body. At some point, this discomfort becomes an all-encompassing, full-on body high you can't exhaust or shake. It's awesome.

Healthy Living

It's World Vegan Day!

Plant yourself among the vegans and eat vegetables

Nov 1, 2011 1:31 pm

Photo: jules:stonesoup on Flickr

Once in a while, we'll take off our cowboy boots and slip on a nice comfy pair of Birkenstocks for a healthy night in ('cause outside of the big city, dining out vegan-style can get a little dicey).

Healthy Living

Oil Change: 6 Cooking Oils to Try Now

EVOO's got some healthy competition

Aug 17, 2011 3:01 pm

Photo: Debs (ò‿ó)♪ on Flickr

When it comes to sautéing, pan-searing and drizzling, most of us reach for the EVOO. It's rich in antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and has a delightfully earthy, tangy taste. But what’s stopping you from experimenting with a different oil? Olive won’t mind. Why not try an avocado, pumpkin seed, or walnut oil for a change? Each has its own roster of health...