This year Costco has released a host of new plant-based options when it comes to snacks, drinks, fresh and frozen produce options and more, but their latest items by their Kirkland Signature brand have been some of the biggest releases so far. Check out some of the hottest, newest Costco-exclusive products I spotted this year at my local store that I shared at The Kitchn this month. All these products are vegan, dairy-free, plant-based, and free of refined sugars and artificial ingredients. See the Full Post at The Kitchn Here! The post The Best New Costco-Exclusive Products to Buy This Year a ..read more

There’s a common piece of healthy grocery shopping advice that if you only shop the perimeters of the store, you’ll automatically avoid some of the unhealthy foods found in the middle aisles of the store. But… I’m here to tell you that’s one of the most incorrect pieces of healthy grocery shopping advice on the internet. Sure, high-sugar cereals and cookies are found on the inner aisles and fresh produce is found in the perimeter of the store, but that’s not the end all be all when it comes to healthy grocery shopping tips. So before you skip all the middle aisles of the store, check out an ..read more

Dairy-free ice cream is easy to make at home and you don’t even need an ice cream maker to get started. Since it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy ice cream, why not give a simple DIY version a try? Check out my article at Vitacost where I share how to make dairy-free ice cream in 5 simple steps. It’s easy to customize and enjoy to your liking no matter what flavor you’re craving! See the Full Post at The Vitacost Here! The post DIY Dairy-Free Ice Cream – In 5 Simple Steps! appeared first on The Soulful Spoon ..read more

Buying frozen fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure you have healthy food on hand all year long and save money at the same time. I shared 12 of my top favorite fruits and vegetables to buy frozen, how to use them, and all the benefits they contain in an article I wrote at The Kitchn that will hopefully inspire you to embrace frozen fruits and veggies more often! See the Full Post at The Kitchn Here! The post The Best Frozen Fruits and Vegetables to Buy appeared first on The Soulful Spoon ..read more

Mixed Berry Superfood Smoothie is a creamy, naturally sweet and thick smoothie with high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and is naturally gluten, sugar, and dairy-free. Nothing says summertime like all the fresh berries available everywhere, so if you’re looking for ways to use up a variety of mixed berries you might have bought at the store or picked at a local stand or market, this Mixed Berry Superfood Smoothie is a great way to do just that! Bursting with blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, this smoothie is ..read more

Plant-based foods are full of iron! If you’re eating a plant-based diet, or considering it, but are wondering how to get enough iron, here are some easy tips and things to know to help get enough iron and boost iron levels on a plant-based diet by eating real, whole foods! As a nutritionist, one of the most common questions I get from individuals interested in eating more plant-based foods is, “How do I get enough iron without eating meat?” Despite the fact that meat is high in dietary iron, it’s a perfect example of how more isn’t always better or that it’s the best option. Meat is associate ..read more

Creamy Vegan Potato Salad is a delicious, healthy take on potato salad that still has all the classic flavors without any oil, eggs, or dairy included. Perfect for picnics, cookouts, barbecues, and fast weeknight dinners! Thank you to Flavor of the Earth for partnering with me on this post. Making homemade potato salad is basically a right of passage for all southerners like myself; I grew up with the dish at every single cookout, barbecue, and get-together you can imagine. However, I’ll admit, despite my southern heritage (seriously, you should hear my accent), I never cared for the dish grow ..read more

  Muesli makes a delicious breakfast or snack to enjoy during the warmer months of the year since it requires no cooking whatsoever. My Raw Cinnamon Spice Muesli is protein-packed, plant-based, and has no oil or sugar added! Thank you to Flavor of the Earth for partnering with me in this post. Muesli is one of my favorite ways to take humble oats and turn them into something truly spectacular! Muesli is similar to granola, except it’s not baked (or roasted) and contains no oils or added sugars in most cases, making it one of my favorite healthy alternatives to traditional granola. Muesli is al ..read more