Let food be thy medicine. Learn how changing your diet from animal-based to plant-based can help eliminate or control diseases like cancer and diabetes, and then put it into practice by following our easy plant-based recipes.
Lemon-Ginger DressingBy Jon Ewald, MDThanks to my mom, I was introduced to this oil-free dressing that manages to maintain all of the brightness and acidity that I love in a dressing.Coconut Layer CakeBy Life and Health NetworkThere’s nothing more special than a layer cake. While all cakes have their merit, layer cakes almost always mean that a lot of work and thought was put into this baked good. They require not only the mastering of baking a cake, but also the to bake, frost, stack, and frost. And when it comes to coconut cake, they’re worth the effort every time. Coconut cake not only satisfies your need for something sweet and cake-like, but they also give you a taste of the tropics. And this ones does the tropics proud.Raw Lemon CheesecakeBy Life and Health NetworkThis amazing cheesecake is so good, you'll think it's the real thing. Made without dairy, this cheesecake is easy to make and is made without baking or cooking!Spiced Pumpkin PieBy Life and Health NetworkYes, vegan pumpkin pie. No matter how quickly pumpkin pie makes your mind turn to butter, milk, eggs, and whipped cream, pie lends itself easily to vegan interpretation. Dare we say it tastes better, too?Citrus Cream BiscuitsBy Life and Health NetworkUsually, biscuits tend to be a bit on the dry side, especially when they’re vegan, but these are lovely and tender, with the sweet-tartness of the lemon and orange peel shining through. They’re a perfect base for strawberry shortcake stacks in the summertime.Lemon Cornmeal CookiesBy Life and Health NetworkIf you’re looking for a dessert other than chocolate-caramel-coconut-etc., the only thing that should come to mind is a lightly sweet, subtly tart lemon cornmeal cookie with the tiny crunch of granulated sugar on top. It’s a perfect cookie to eat with a cup of tea in the wintertime. But then again, it’s a perfect cookie to pack on a hot day spent at the beach. Maybe it’s just a perfect cookie.AB&J (Almond Butter and Jam) CookiesBy Life and Health NetworkDisclaimer: your children will love this recipe. Any recipe that instructs them to jam their thumbs into cookie dough and fill it with jam is an A+ in their books. It’s a cookie that will win your heart, too. Raspberries and almonds are a winning combination and this recipe in particular highlights the flavors beautifully—lightly sweet, with a buttery almond flavor and pop of sweet raspberry goodness. If you and your children are fans of PB&J, you’ll love this cookie.Monkey ShakeBy Life and Health NetworkPeanut butter, dates, chocolate, bananas…tell me one of those things isn't on your "favorite foods" list.Chilled Summer YamsBy Life and Health NetworkFor quite some time, I wasn’t sure what to call this recipe. Pumpkin pie mash? Pumpkin pie filling? Sweet potato salad? Then, I took a bite and closed my eyes. What came to mind were picnics, summertime, Tupperware containers, and my happy children. Hence, “chilled summer yams,” perfect for packing int
