#vegannutrition

Registered Holistic Nutritionist Emma Levez Laroque's go-to spaghetti sauce recipe

Here in Powell River, BC, we've got a vibrant community of vegans. When my husband and I moved here in June 2018, we were pleasantly...

Vesanto Melina on B12, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' position paper on vegan diets, & more

I spoke with renowned vegan dietician and author Vesanto Melina on the No-Bullsh!t Vegan podcast a while back, and had our conversation...

Busting soy myths once and for all: research shows soy is associated with health benefits

My interview on soy with Dr. Melissa Reilly is one of the most downloaded episodes of my podcast so far. I had it transcribed, so you now...

Being vegan in a non-vegan household: 17 vegans share inspirations, frustrations, and perspectives

In this epic post, 17 awesome vegans (plus me!) share our insights into what it's like living in a non-vegan household, how we make it...

Your Holiday Survival Guide: Stay fit and sane during a season of parties and busyness

’Tis the season for my Holiday Survival Guide! It’ll help you to stay fit and sane during a season of parties, temptations, and busyness....

[Podcast interview] How much protein do you actually need? How do you get it on a vegan diet?

Dave Smith (chosen as Canada's Top Fitness Professional in 2013) hosts an excellent podcast all about living healthier, smarter, and...

Buddha bowls: how to prepare a week's worth of vegan dinners in 60 minutes or less

One of the things health- and fitness-minded vegans struggle with the most is food prep. That’s fitness nut language for preparing food...

4 ways mindfulness will boost your results at the gym

It’s 7:30am on a Tuesday morning. You’re at the gym: ear buds in, music pumped, and treadmill cranked. You’re trying to focus on reading...