VERB NUTRITION

In recent years, non-dairy milks have become increasingly popular, but each non-dairy milk offers a different flavor profile and nutritional breakdown. Choosing the right milk depends on your personal needs, so our first Ditch Dairy installment provides an overview of the most popular plant-milk options by briefly covering the features and benefits of each.

Do you wake up feeling sluggish and unmotivated? Can’t seem to find the energy to get through the day? Mornings can be tough––especially if it’s a Monday. If you’re looking to kick off your day with more energy, here are a few simple mood-boosting activities to incorporate in your morning routine! 

Vegan intermittent fasting can help you lose weight, detoxify your body, and even enhance your cognition. This article details some of the popular methods of fasting, and identifies the key nutrients you need to ensure you're fasting in a healthy way and not starving yourself.

People who consume plant-based diets at a greater risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency.  In fact, if you’re a vegan, and you’re not supplementing your diet with vitamin B12, you are deficient. Fortunately, researchers have developed a way to produce plant-based sources from microorganisms through a fermentation process.

Nearly half of all U.S. adults are deficient in vitamin D which can lead to depression, anxiety, and metabolic syndrome. For those who eat a plant-based diet, and who don’t get out in the sun enough, the only sources for plant-based vitamin D are mushrooms and supplementing our diets with vitamin D-3.

The current pandemic reminds us that we need a healthy immune system to protect ourselves from invading antigens. To ensure that we maintain a strong immune response, vegans and vegetarians should supplement with vitamin C, iron, and zinc.

My verb is DISTANCE...to DISTANCE for ourselves. We're living in a time where we need to create physical space for others while making sure we're creating space for peace and positivity within ourselves.

Omega-3’s are one of nature’s most valuable nutraceutical ingredients. Fortunately, there are a number of good plant-based sources for omega-3’s, with algal oil being the superior choice.