The February issue of Alive magazine focuses on vegan lifestyle choices. While I am not vegan, I encourage and support plant-based eating as much as possible. Adding plant sources of food to your regular eating regimen supports health in a variety of ways. The article focuses on two main areas of disease that have consistent research to support a vegetable-friendly diet, as well as discussing vegan sources of calcium, a vegan-themed hospital (truly!), and nutritional areas wh

Easy. Basic ingredients. Delicious. Using your laziness (or lack of desire to do anything non-essential) to your utmost benefit. I like to have treats every once in a while, but I don't like them to be too sweet, I enjoy it if there are health benefits, and I want to know exactly what's in it. These requirements can make it difficult to eat something at a coffee shop - too sweet, too many ingredients, weird taste...some things are better homemade. (I realize I sound like Gold