A new article is stirring up confusion about the nutrient choline. Don’t be confused: for the most healthful sources of choline, plant-based diets are the clear choice.
A new BMJ opinion piece – by an author with egg and meat industry ties and who is concerned with “accelerated food trends towards plant-based diets/veganism” – is stirring up confusion about choline, an essential nutrient involved in memory, mood, muscle control, and other brain and nervous system functions. Don’t be confused: eggs, meat and other animal products are not the only sources of, nor the most healthful sources of, choline. Continue reading “Clearing Up Confusion About Choline”
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If you’ve visited the dairy aisle recently, you may have noticed a trend: dairy milk has made way for plant-powered alternatives. Shelves are now packed with milks made from soy, almond, rice, oats – and even bananas and quinoa!
This is a healthy, filling salad. It’s full of flavor and is an easy make-ahead salad that’s perfect for lunch. I make a big batch of this salad on Sunday night and lunch is set for the next couple of days. The best part is that it actually gets better the more days that it sits and marinates in the dressing.
Last week, the power of plant-based nutrition was clear at two major sporting events. At the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton took the checkered flag, expanding his lead in the Formula One championship. Five-time world champion, Hamilton has been an outspoken advocate of vegan diets, not only for their performance advantages, but also for compassionate and environmental reasons.
If you are invited to a potluck or a barbecue, this is a great salad that can even act as a meal, thanks to protein packed quinoa and hunger satisfying avocado. In fact, a study showed that participants felt fuller after including a fresh avocado in their dinners, even when they consumed the same amount of calories as usual.
