It’s no secret that vegan meat substitutes have been exploding over the past several years. While tofu, seitan, and tempeh have always been available as plant-based proteins, now you can get faux beef, bacon, charcuterie, you name it! So, it’s only natural that vegan seafood would follow. According to Whole Foods’ annual market forecast, trend…
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With the leaves turning and temps dropping, it’s official: summer is over. While we mourn the end of the warm weather, it’s also a time to sadly say goodbye to all of our favorite delectable summer fruits. True, the grocery store is still stocked with any fruit you can imagine. Craving a watermelon in December?…
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Wondering what to do with all those apples after apple picking, or just looking for an excuse to make lots of apple things? These recipes offer some delicious inspiration.
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It’s no secret that the American diet is too sugar heavy. With sugar hiding under so many different names in the grocery store — dextrose, maltose, and molasses, just to name a few — a high-sugar diet almost feels unavoidable. We already know that sugar has negative health effects, from diabetes and high blood pressure…
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With such blissful summer weather, it’s easy not to have a care in the world — especially when you have a cold drink in hand. Healthy habits can easily be derailed when summer staples are (literally) on the table. We don’t know about you, but we find it nearly impossible to resist a refreshing beverage…
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After salt, water, and sugar, ‘natural flavor’ is the next most common ingredient listed on food labels, but do we really even understand what it is? Aside from improving taste, there are a number of reasons food brands add flavorings to their products. The most common is to reintroduce flavor and freshness, which is often…
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Whether it’s mixed into delicious treats or enjoyed in its purest form, we love matcha here at Clean Plates. The powdered green tea is typically regarded as a gentler source of caffeine and is chock-full of health benefits; it is incredibly rich in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. Of course,…
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Winter is behind us and we can bid farewell to the repetitiveness of root vegetables. With spring in full swing, we’re rejoicing in seeing new colors and flavors on our plates and in our bowls. But, what’s the best way to highlight all of these seasonal veggies? In our humble opinion, the answer is soup.…
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