Looking for something to bring to a holiday gathering? Look no further than these mini Pumpkin cheesecakes by the Tasty Alternative.
Recipe: No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
Food Label Claims Exposed
I've never been more conscious about what I put into my body and find food labels not only to be confusing, but also misleading. The more I learn in nutrition school, the more careful I become. As a gluten-free, vegan (yes, my meat-loving, husband who lives for Sunday pasta wants to kill me), I've found plenty of nutritious meal options, but it's not always easy. Whether you're like me or just like to buy "organic," I dissected some common food labels so you're really in the know and don't buy into the marketing fluff.
Yes, I'm Vegan. Here's Why...
It's been 9 years since I gave up meat and fish and 2 since I gave up dairy. Many people ask, Why, what made you make that decision? My answer has always been because I want to eat as clean as possible, but never before about the animals. As a leather wearer, it would have seemed like an oxymoron. However, my views recently have shifted and making the case for being vegan, or at least vegetarian, has become easier.
