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Carrot-Ginger Soup (with a Parsnip Variation)

March 9, 2019 By Nava Atlas 2 Comments

A classic carrot-ginger soup is made easier by using baby carrots, eliminating the need for a lot of peeling and chopping.

Many pureed vegetable soups are a concentrated source of nourishment and a perfect comfort delivery system. Let’s face it, though—peeling and chopping two pounds of carrots is a bit of a project.

I was pleased with the brainstorm of tossing two bags of organic baby carrots (which are usually very sweet) into a soup pot, and even happier with how well the idea translates into this classic carrot-ginger soup.

Top Vegan Trends for 2019

March 8, 2019 By Larrisa Pope Leave a Comment

Every year, more people make the bold decision to change their eating habits. Let’s explore some of the top vegan trends for 2019.

Whether it’s for health reasons, concern for the environment, compassion for animals, or just wanting to try something new, one thing is clear: The vegan diet is stealing the show.

And with that, more alternatives to suit the vegan lifestyle are cropping up as each year, more people are adopting the plant-based diet.

So much passion and profit are driving this growth that veganism has proven a trend that’s here to stay. The Economist has proclaimed 2019 as The Year of the Vegan — “Where millennials lead, businesses and governments will follow.”

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives – What’s New and What’s Hot

March 7, 2019 By Skyler Gomez Leave a Comment

What a time to be a vegan! 2018 was such a big year for vegans all over the world, some of the reasons being the opening of multiple vegan-friendly restaurants and the creation of vegan-friendly options in popular restaurants, such as TGI Friday’s and Chipotle. We can all thank the explosive growth of plant-based meat alternatives for this exciting turning point.

According Forbes, the sale of plant-based meats increased over 23% in 2018 exceeding $3.7 billion. This number is predicted to grow as Caroline Bushnell, The Good Food Institute’s Senior Marketing Manager, says “It’s only the beginning.”

Tri-Color Potato and Arugula Salad

March 6, 2019 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

This potato and arugula salad combines three kinds of potatoes with the peppery greens for an earthy flavor with plenty of eye appeal.

If you can’t find purple potatoes, simply substitute another sweet potato or two, and the salad will still be gorgeous and delicious. Purple potatoes have extra benefits, especially more antioxidants. This probably shouldn’t be too surprising, given their vivid color.

Varieties of purple potatoes: These include Purple Peruvian, Purple Viking, and Purple Majesty, and others. They’re not always readily available, so keep your eye out at farmer’s markets and well-stocked supermarkets and natural foods stores. See more detailed info on these violet beauties following the recipe box.

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