Dr. Qadira Ali Huff is a plant-based pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician with over a decade of training and experience. She is the founder of Sprouting Wellness and promotes a plant-based diet and lifestyle for parents in order to build healthy habits and futures for the entire family. As the popularity of ...
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Guide to Avocado
What would our lives be without amazing creamy and delicious avocados to swoon over? It is pretty clear that we are beyond grateful to have them and to be able to enjoy them on the daily. It is without a flinch that we can passionately claim that avocados make everything better. Everything. So, naturally, we have ...
9 Mouthwatering Vegan Burger Recipes to Try!
Nowadays, we are so fortunate to have so many plant-based burgers that are available to us. From vegan meats like the Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger, and so many more making their way into fast food chains or being sold in stores, there’s no time like now to be vegan! There are so many great options on the ...
Vegan vs Plant-based: What's The Difference?
With the interest in plant-based eating on the rise, it’s natural that some questions arise regarding the most commonly used terms within the herbivorous realm. If you’ve been wondering the difference between the terms vegan, plant-forward, or whole foods plant-based, then take a moment to read and learn the (sometimes ...
Guide to Zucchini
We have to agree that zucchini might not be the most popular of veggies, but if you take some time to get to know a bit about it and to experience all it has to offer then we are sure you’ll end up thinking it is completely underrated. One of the reasons why they might not be very popular is because of their high water ...
Guide to Tofu
If you’re new to cooking with tofu, it can come across as very intimidating in the beginning. It’s hard to believe that a spongy, pale, block of soy can be turned into the most amazing foods of all different flavors and textures on the food spectrum. From breakfast scrambles to delicious homemade pies to the perfect ...
The Best Vegan Fertilizers
As gardeners, we all want to give our plants the best possible chance to grow. Soil on its own doesn't provide all of the nutrients plants need. As veggies, fruits, and flowers continue to sprout, they also take nutrients out of the soil. That's why adding vegan fertilizers to your soil is important for helping your ...
14 Delicious Zucchini Recipes You Need To Try!
It’s summer time which means the stores are filled with an abundance of the freshest zucchinis of the year! If you have a garden, I’m sure you’re swimming in them! If you don’t have a garden, don’t fret! Because they’re in season, you’ll find them easily at your local grocery store and for the best price also (which is ...
4th of July Charcuterie Board
There’s something special about a charcuterie board that screams fun and just an all-around grand time! It’s the perfect appetizer full of a variety of flavor, textures, colors, and ingredients that naturally brings people together and this olive charcuterie board is no different. With its diverse spread of crackers, ...
Guide to Tofu Pressing
Tofu is probably one of the most, if not the most, versatile foods on the planet. It is known for its incredible ability to absorb thousands of flavor combinations across the spectrum, and its ability to be transformed into a vast amount of textures. From a silky smooth chocolate pie to a hot and crispy buffalo tofu ...
Vejii Cheese Round Up
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How to Properly Store Herbs
Aromatic herbs are amazing. Not only do they smell delightful, but they can really add fantastic flavor and freshness to our dishes without much effort. There is something about having fresh and fragrant herbs readily available to you that will inspire you to cook amazing dishes and spend more time in the ...
Kid-Friendly Dinners Under 30 Minutes
For every child out there, there’s a frustrated parent at mealtime. Okay, maybe not every parent, but many more than we think, and it can be quite daunting to “get it right” when it comes to feeding your kids. Some are very picky and will only eat certain veggies, or leave out certain colors or textures, others won’t ...
Kale 101: A Guide To Kale
Let’s talk kale! This mighty deep green leafy vegetable is delicious, a nutritional powerhouse and we think you should try to add it to your dishes as much as possible. On soups, stews, curries, salads, or smoothies, kale will elevate your meal and take it from healthy to extra-healthy. If you’re a bit spooked by the ...
One Stop Vegan Shop
If you’ve been looking for a one-stop-shop for all of your favorite vegan items, Vejii will be your new most-used bookmark for online shopping! From plant-based groceries, vitamins, shampoos and conditioners, soaps, and even products for your little one and four-legged friend, Vejii has it all! Their website offers ...
A Complete Guide to Quinoa
If you’ve been paying attention to all the rage about the latest trending superfoods, then you must have at least tried or considered trying the amazing Quinoa. This pseudo-cereal is packed with amazing nutritional properties and is really delicious when cooked and prepared properly. Ready to dive deep into quinoa’s ...
How to Cook Brown Rice
It’s no secret that we absolutely adore using brown rice in many of our favorite plant-based dishes, no wonder, it is delicious, filling, and has a very distinctive nutty flavor (unlike the white varieties of rice out there). This amazing wholesome grain can help you complete a nutritious meal, it’s a great option for ...
Learning The Basics of Cutting
You don’t need to be an aspiring chef in order to have a great understanding of basic cutting skills. From the different shapes to how to master them, we hope this article helps you feel more secure whenever a recipe calls for an ingredient to be chopped in a certain way. Believe it or not, it makes a big difference in ...