Health & Fitness

My Journey to IRONMAN on a Plant-Based Diet

December 2, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

8-Great Sources of Plant-Based Protein

April 8, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #4

January 18, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #3

July 19, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #2

July 2, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Principles of Plant-Based Nutrition – Principle #1

June 8, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Why Vegan?

March 9, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Marathon Training – Do It With A Group!

January 18, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a great source of essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), calcium, phosphorus, and iron. This salad is an excellent source of plant-based protein, it’s delicious, and versatile. Serve it as a side dish, add it to dressed greens, eat like a dip with tortilla chips, or heap it on top of…

Vegan Street Tacos

We’ve had this butternut squash sitting on the kitchen counter for about a week; I just didn’t know what to make with it. Then suddenly it hit me: Vegan Street Tacos with roasted butternut squash, pico de gallo, and cilantro lime cream sauce! Street tacos are typically sold out of stands or trucks, only have…

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

This is a very rich and creamy dessert that tastes surprisingly similar to (and possibly even better than) pumpkin pie. I like to top it with coconut whipped cream, and I’ve found a great recipe and step-by-step photo tutorial for making it here. This is the perfect dessert to share with non-vegan friends and family…

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is one of those basic foods that we often take for granted. It is tasty and versatile, often showing up in unexpected places. For variety, spread it on a sandwich with ripe tomato and sprouts, roll it in a tortilla with grilled peppers and spring mix, and of course it makes an awesome dip…

Cauliflower & Tofu Curry

This is one of those recipes that, on first look, may seem a bit bland. However, once these subtle flavors have simmered awhile, they come together in a complex and beautiful way! I have made this curry about once a week for months now, one of us is always craving it. This dish is super quick and…