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Five Healthy Vegan Snacks You Can Eat At Your Desk

I know, the title is a bit depressing but let’s be real. If you are working at the office now, even a few days a week, you have already come to the realization that bringing some vegan snacks is a must do for those workdays that keep you tied to your desk. And if you are like me and not likely to pack a lunch, here are some grab and go and easy to store vegan healthy options to have handy when a real lunch is just not an option.

Aloha Bars

I am not a protein bar person myself. But I do enjoy an Aloha bar as a mid morning desk snack or for a pre and post tennis intake. ALOHA’s plant-based protein bars are packed with 14g of plant-based protein in a variety of mouthwateringly delicious flavors. . A Certified B Corp, they are building a business that’s committed to the greater good.

Naked Nutrition

Make an afternoon shake from vegan protein powders by Naked Nutrition. Choose from Pea Protein, Rice Protein, Seed or Powdered Peanut Butter options. All our vegan proteins are free from artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors, stripping out unnecessary additives.

That’s It Bars

That’s it.® was founded in Los Angeles in 2012 by Dr. Lior Lewensztain. During medical school, Lewensztain determined that only one-third of Americans consume the fruit they need in their daily diet, and he became determined to improve this statistic. These convenient snacking bars are delicious and made with simple, minimal ingredients.

Real Cereal

Real Cereal- Is simply brown rice in a bowl. Add your alternative milk and you are all set for some added brain power before that long conference call.

Abes Muffins

Dubbed “School-Friendly”, Abe’s Muffins makes their delicious vegan baked goods in a facility that is peanut, tree nut (other than coconut), dairy, egg, sesame, soy, and pea protein-free. Bring these muffins to the next coworker birthday party at the office as a healthier yet tasty mini muffin alternative.

Vegan snacks nowadays can be delicious and convenient. By adding these choices to your office kitchen you will be ready for a snack while you work.

Five Solid Reasons To Prepare A Vegan ThanksGiving Dinner This Year

Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving weekend? It’s a chance for us to gather with friends and family and actually take a break from work and school. Because Thanksgiving is more than just a day and a meal. It is a long weekend that gives us time to reflect on the year as it winds down and to find gratitude and to give thanks for all that we have. For me, the best part of Thanksgiving is the food. Because I love to cook. And I love to make my meal extra special by making it vegan, especially the side dishes!

Here are ten solid reasons to prepare your Thanksgiving dinner vegan style.

Vegan For The Animals

If for no other reason, going vegan at Thanksgiving is a way to celebrate all animals. It is an act of kindness. And a great way to prepare going vegan for the month of January

It’s Healthier

Eating vegan means no butter and no cream. It also means more veggies, nuts and grains. Why not end the year with some healthy clean eating? Many glowing celebrities swear by a strict plant based diet. But even if you decide to choose to eat just a few vegan meals a week, you are reducing your risk for heart disease. So try it. Replace the butter and milk in your mash potatoes with alternatives.

The Earth Will Appreciate A Vegan Thanksgiving

Animal Agriculture is one of the main contributors to our current climate crisis. There are plenty of meat substitutes out there that taste great and that support a cleaner, healthier earth and atmosphere.

It Is A Socially Responsible Way To Give Thanks

If this pandemic has taught us anything it has taught us that the world is fragile and that we need to take on a more socially responsible approach to the way we consume and produce goods and services. Efficiencies such as vegan eating is a conscious step toward a more nurtured planet. One that gives us so much daily.

A Vegan Thanksgiving Is Affordable

Going Vegan does not need to be expensive. Moreover there are so many vegan options out there including desserts for the perfect Vegan Thanksgiving Day Feast. Because a vegan Thanksgiving can consist of the same dishes but with a few less ingredients, minus the expensive turkey of course.

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Vegan Snacks That Taste Like Heaven

We all like a tasty snack. But with some of the effects of preservatives, chemicals and additives in our favorite snacks on our health – many are looking for a better alternative. Some associate vegan snacks with being….hmm…how do I put it? Yucky.

These delicious vegan snacks, however, are better than their non-vegan, toxic ingredient counterparts:

Pacific Northwest Kale Chips

If you haven’t tried kale chips yet, you’re missing out. We’ve tried almost every kale chip on the market and Pacific Northwest was simply the best.

Beanfields Chips – Pico De Gallo

If you want a healthy alternative to Doritos, here’s your answer. Every single flavor of these bean & rice chips were incredible!

Party-Tizers Dippin Chips – Multigrain

Quinoa, amaranth and black sesame seeds are the main ingredients in these delicious chips that are great for dips from hummus to guacamole.

Wonderfully Raw Gourmet – Brussel Bites – Chili Pumpkin Seed Crunch

I know, brussel sprouts? Really? Yes, really. These things are seriously addictive, but you don’t feel bad after eating too many bags of vegetables. Hooray for Brussel Bytes!

Earthling Organics – Goji Berry

If you’re vegan and miss a good ‘old graham cracker, Earthling Organics has got you covered. These things are so versatile I’ve even broken them up and eaten them as a cereal. They taste better than a graham cracker and have an infectious crunch and flavor that cannot be topped!

Ubr Bars – Dark Chocolate Truffle

OMG! These things are too good. I could have one of these a day! Yummy is an understatement when it comes to Uber bars.

Kalot – Superfood Fusions – Blueberry Cinnamon Walnut – Fruit and Nut Butter

This artisan nut and fruit butter is like nothing I ‘ve ever tasted! It is a huge plus that these are filled with superfoods. They are so yummy my kids were eating it straight out of the jar. Simply delicious – all four flavors!

Coco-Roons – Vanilla Maple

I’ve never liked macaroons – never. Coco-roons changed my mind completely. They are incredible! The yummiest dessert snack – I could eat them for days.

Two Moms In The Raw – Green Tea Vanilla Truffles

These new truffles from Two Moms In The Raw are indescribably good. The green tea ingredient makes for a smart energy snack too.