plant-based

Over the past couple of years, I've transformed my diet and lifestyle toward something best described as "plant-based" and "mostly slow food," with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients.

Boing Boing Xeni Jardin 2011

Knowing your plant-based protein, calcium and supplement sources are just the beginning, but there's a lot more to living vegan.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011

If you dive head-first into eliminating animal products from your diet without learning the ABCs of plant-based nutrition, it's possible that you'll turn into a bitter "ex-vegan" very soon.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011

Knowing your plant-based protein, calcium and supplement sources are just the beginning, but there's a lot more to living vegan.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011

Making the leap from meat-eater to vegan can seem challenging, but meat substitutes can help soften the landing and finding a plant-based milk that's right for you in terms of taste and nutrition is also a crucial part of the process.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011

There are a ton of myths associated with consuming a plant-based diet and that's why you have to be somewhat familiar with the basic facts.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011

Essentials: no petroleum-based cleaners, only plant-based soaps.

Archive 2009-06-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

Knowing your plant-based protein, calcium and supplement sources are just the beginning, but there's a lot more to living vegan.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011

They can tout plant-based and non-petroleum, but not broader.

Archive 2009-06-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

Another common misconception is that plant-based foods are restrictive in terms of choice and taste.

Nil Zacharias: The Quick Guide to Vegan Living Nil Zacharias 2011