Who cares about plant-based cheeses? Real cheese is so ubiquitous in American culture that it’s hard to imagine life without it. When you go to the grocery store, you see dozens of cheese varieties on the shelf: cheddar, gouda, munster, mozzarella, brie, pepperjack, swiss, and more. It’s layered on pizza, stuffed into sandwiches, poured over […] The post 8 Plant-Based Cheeses That Are Amazing appeared first on Planted ..read more

I recently began researching taking collagen supplements made from plants to keep my body strong and flexible and my skin looking smooth and healthy as I get older. Collagen is the body’s most plentiful structural protein and a main buildingblock of connective tissue, bones, muscles, tendons and skin. About 75% of the skin is made […] The post All About Plant-Based Collagen appeared first on Planted ..read more

It seems like milk is in just about everything these days. It’s the main ingredient of cream, cheese, and yogurt, it’s poured over your morning cereal, it’s stirred into teas and lattes, it’s the base for various desserts, and it’s used to thicken sauces. Countless recipes recommend adding milk to your smoothies for an extra […] The post 9 Plant-Based Milk Options for Vegans appeared first on Planted ..read more

Did you know that our gut health is very important to our overall well-being? Not only does gut health effect, both positively or negatively, digestion and other gut-related concerns, but it also impacts other areas of our lives including heart health, skin health, metabolism, obesity and diabetes concerns, and even mental health. On the other […] The post 9 Foods That Will Boost and Improve Your Gut Health appeared first on Planted ..read more

With the temperatures rising and the sun staying out longer, it’s the perfect weather to enjoy a mocktail on the back porch. Mocktails make the perfect addition to a picnic, an evening walk, or even if you’re just lounging around. Cocktails are great, but if you are looking for some alcohol-free options you have come […] The post Summer Mocktails That All of Your Guests Will Love appeared first on Planted ..read more

What does health and wellness mean to you? Being in control of your health does not need to be difficult. Actually, a lot of research shows that the key to a lifetime of good health is through “lifestyle medicine.” This means taking small, simple steps in improving your overall health and incorporating these habits into […] The post 7 Simple Steps to Improve Your Health and Wellness appeared first on Planted ..read more

Plant-based Mini Baked Potatoes? Aren’t all potatoes plant-based? Believe me, my family typically loves to load these mini baked potatoes with lots of sour cream, cheese and bacon! These however are not those, these are a healthy alternative which are an awesome side to any dish, and are very simple to make. You probably already […] The post Plant-Based Mini Baked Potatoes with Paprika appeared first on Planted ..read more

Thousands of families are staying home in self-quarantine to help protect themselves and others from getting infected with Covid-19.  Me and my family are no different. The question we are consistently dealing with is what do in quarantine with our kids. If you are quarantined with your kids, you may be fully realizing how long […] The post 3 Ideas to Keep Your Kids Entertained While in the House appeared first on Planted ..read more

I love mac and cheese. My whole family loves mac and cheese. But on a plant-based diet we had been missing our fix. Enter Daiya’s Deluxe Cheezy Mac. I’m not sure what we were expecting when we started with this but we were pleasantly surprised by what we had in store for us. This box […] The post My Daiya Deluxe Cheezy Mac Review appeared first on Planted ..read more

I underestimated the challenges of raising plant-based kids. When you’re living on your own, switching to a plant-based diet is a breeze.  We’ve put together a short list of plant-based family blogs to help. Think about it, you used to do all of your own shopping, plan your own meals, and choose the restaurants you’re […] The post 4 Plant-Based Family Blogs Helping Us Raise our Kids appeared first on Planted ..read more