Two years ago this month, director and writer Kevin Smith nearly died from a “widowmaker” heart attack. His doctors told him he needed to lose 50 pounds. By realizing the health benefits of a vegan diet, Smith lost 17 pounds in nine days and was eventually able to...
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Sustainability in the Biden-Harris White House
Without getting into a political banter, one thing we can all agree on is that different political parties in the US have different stances on many topics. With the recent changing of the guard, policies have changed—and will likely continue to do so. As vegans who...
Eating for Immunity: How Eating the Right Macros Helps Your Health
In the midst of a global pandemic, many of us are looking for options to stay healthy. Did you know that one of the best ways to improve your health is through what you eat? Gut health equals overall health, after all. And eating for immunity is even easier when...
The Vegan Taste on Sonoran Living
The Vegan Taste was recently featured on Sonoran Living where Chef Jason Wyrick talked about our healthy meals that tastes good. Chef talked about how he lost 100lbs and reversed his diabetes by changing his diet. He showed off our Cauliflower Romesco, and Chili Mac...
Protein Sources in Vegan Cooking
If you’re new to a plant-based diet, you might be wondering what you’ll eat. Obviously, fruits and vegetables are vegan, but what about that all-important protein? Meat eaters often ask vegans, “Are you sure you’re getting enough protein?” The truth is that there are plenty of protein sources in vegan cooking—and it’s not all tofu!
Plant-Based Snacking: How to Snack as a Vegan
Who doesn’t enjoy a good snack from time to time? No matter what your diet or lifestyle is, you should include opportunities to have a little something in between meals. But what if you’re a vegan? What does plant-based snacking look like?
Chef Jason Wyrick Says Veganism Cured His Diabetes & Career
For many Americans living with diabetes, connecting the dots between diet and overall health becomes a routine part of their everyday lives. Diabetes affects a person’s weight, blood sugar and even oral health. What you eat each day affects every part of your body, from your eyes to your mouth. But deciding to make dietary
Did You Know: Eating Vegan Is Kosher
In some Jewish households, eating kosher is important to their traditions. For some health-conscious (and planet-conscious) people, eating a plant-based diet is a must for their life. Lucky for both of these groups, being vegan is kosher. If you’ve been considering...
The Vegan Taste on Your Life Arizona
The Vegan Taste was recently featured on Your Life Arizona, hosted by Brandon Hamilton, where Chef Jason Wyrick showed off our Cubano and Chimichurri Chickenless Taco meals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl0JiJjCZWI&feature=emb_title BRANDON HAMILTON 0:00 We’ve...