Nearly 20 years after winning American Idol, Carrie Underwood is a force to be reckoned with in the country music industry. At 41, the eight-time Grammy Award winner navigates a packed schedule including a Las Vegas residency called “Reflection,” managing her own SiriusXM channel, and preparing for performances in Hawaii, all while upholding an intense fitness and nutrition regimen.  Fit52/Instagram How does the mother of two do it all? Underwood credits at least some of her superwoman powers to a quirky dish she calls “ugly” lasagna. Carrie Underwood’s ‘ugly’ lasagna  Originally fr ..read more

Introduced for the first time back in 2010 by author and lifestyle guru Tim Ferriss, the slow-carb diet is witnessing a resurgence. Right now, on TikTok, videos related to the term “slow carb diet transformation” have more than 28 million views, with many users claiming that the diet helped them to lose significant amounts of weight in a short amount of time. But is the slow-carb diet really that healthy? We spoke to Stephanie Wells, MS, RD, ACSM-CPT of Thyme to Go Vegan Nutrition Services to find out more. What is the slow-carb diet? In his book The 4-Hour Body, Ferriss lays out a method tha ..read more

One of Judaism’s most important holidays, Passover, begins this week. The centerpiece of the evening is the Seder plate, which displays symbolic foods that help tell the story of Passover. Here’s how to make the plate totally vegan. But first, here’s a little bit more about the holiday itself. What is Passover? Passover commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from enslavement under the pharaoh in ancient Egypt. According to the Torah, the prophet Moses beseeched the pharaoh to release the Jewish people from bondage. When the pharaoh refused, plagues of—literally—biblical proportions e ..read more

According to a new report, Berkeley in Northern California is a great destination to live. The popular city is known for its university, thriving art scene, and rich culture, but it’s also a pretty healthy place, too. In fact, according to Niche.com, it is not just healthy, but it is the healthiest city in the whole US. This is partly because it has pleasant weather (it has an average of 255 clear days a year, which is more than a month more than the US average of 218), a huge variety of spaces to go outside, get active, and enjoy that weather (it has more than 50 city parks), and great healt ..read more

If you’ve never tried a homemade veggie burger, you’re in for a treat. These are so easy to make, and gluten-free to boot ..read more

This classic Filipinx dish is made of a base of thin, chewy rice noodles covered in a rich, meaty gravy and gets a plant-based makeover from Chef Reina Montenegro ..read more

Dal might be one of Indian cuisine’s simplest dishes, but it is also by far one of the most versatile and fragrant. And for that reason, it is loved not just across India, but all over the world. The staple dish is usually made with dried split pulses or lentils and a variety of spices, including turmeric and coriander, but the ingredients vary depending on the type of dal you’re cooking. Find out more about dal below, including its benefits, how to make it, and seven delicious vegan recipes to serve it with. jump to the recipes What is dal? The word “dal” actually refers to the ingredients ..read more

With the weather warming up and colorful produce in abundance, there’s nothing that hits the spot quite like a big bowl of fresh vegetables. Which is why this raw “stir no-fry” from Maz Valcorza’s The Naked Vegan: 140+ Tasty Raw Vegan Recipes for Health and Wellness is such a winner in our books. With a light, ginger-infused lime and tamari marinade and easy-to-make coconut cauliflower rice, we’re doubling down on our veggies—no stove required ..read more

Serve these crispy, red fritters from the Five Ingredient Vegan cookbook hot with cooling vegan yogurt and a juicy wedge of lemon—as you imagine you’re lounging on a Greek island with views of crystal blue waters ..read more

Red Thai curry paste packs a flavor punch in this simple, healthful soup from Katy Beskow’s Five Ingredient Vegan cookbook. Steam your favorite vegetables or wok-fry some tofu for an upgrade ..read more