What Are the Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meats?
Environmental assessments of 50 different plant-based meats show them to be vastly more sustainable than animal-based meats. “There is increasing consensus that transitioning towards reduced meat consumption and more plant-based diets is a key feature to address important health and sustainability challenges” that humanity is facing, yet the graph below and at 0:25 in my […]
Soft + Easy Halloween Sugar Cookies With Whole Wheat Flour
Inside: Get an easy recipe for whole wheat Halloween sugar cookies. Bonus: You don’t need to chill the dough before rolling it out. No tricks here: These whole wheat Halloween sugar cookies are soft, tasty, and yes, kid-approved. The secret ingredient is whole wheat pastry flour, which creates a tender texture and mild flavor. (Don’t […]
How Healthy Are the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat vs. Beef?
What happens when you compare the trans fats, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol levels in plant-based meats versus animal-based burgers? Global meat production has skyrocketed over the last half-century. As you can see below and at 0:20 in my video Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, pork and poultry meat now exceed 100 […]
How Henry Lost 35 Pounds & Dropped 12% Body Fat in 6 Months
How Henry Lost 35 Pounds & Dropped 12% Body Fat in 6 Months | Legion Save 20% Free Shipping on Orders $75+ “No Return Necessary” Money-Back Guarantee Save 20% Free Shipping on Orders $75+ Money-Back Guarantee “No Return Necessary” Money-Back Guarantee Updated on March 30, 2025 In 6 months of Legion body transformation […]
Books I Read & Loved in 2024
Inside: In case you’re looking for a new read (or a great gift for someone), here are the books I loved this year. This was a weird year for books because I started and stopped at least a dozen. Too dark. Too fluffy. Too sad. Too scary. Too many fairies and talking wolves. (Yes, I […]
Keto Granola Bars (No-Bake, Ready in 30 Minutes)
These Keto Granola Bars are a healthy bar recipe for breakfast or after a workout. They are just like regular granola bars without any baking time, no sugar, no gluten or dairy, and ready in 30 minutes. The best low-carb granola bars for an on-the-go keto breakfast. Most no-bake granola bars would not be keto-friendly, […]
Celebrating Food, Activism, and Black History Month with Jenné Claiborne
We had the pleasure of talking with Jenné Claiborne about her work, food, Black History Month, and her new cookbook. We hope you enjoy this interview and her recipe for her Amazing Edamame Salad. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your work. I am the vegan chef, cookbook author, and content creator […]
What in Pre-Workout Makes You Itch? Beta-Alanine Explained
What in Pre-Workout Makes You Itch? Beta-Alanine Explained Save 20% Free Shipping on Orders $75+ “No Return Necessary” Money-Back Guarantee Save 20% Free Shipping on Orders $75+ Money-Back Guarantee “No Return Necessary” Money-Back Guarantee Updated on March 10, 2025 Many think the tingling they feel after drinking pre-workout—known as “pre-workout itch”—means they’re allergic […]
Real Mom Nutrition Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Inside: Need holiday gift inspiration? Here are some of my favorite things, and they all make great presents. As with all of my gift guides, these are all items I own, have tried, or have gifted to someone. FOR THE KIDS Cascadia My college kid introduced us to this one. It’s a fast-moving and simple […]
Are Plant-Based Meats Good for Us?
What are the different impacts of plant protein versus animal protein, and do the benefits of plant proteins translate to plant protein isolates? Are plant-based burgers healthy or not? The answer is: Compared to what? Eating is kind of a zero-sum game where every food has an opportunity cost. Each time we put something in […]