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Depending on the type of blemish you have, it could be the onset of adult acne that's totally unrelated to diet. That happened to me in my mid-twenties and is relatively common. It could also be an allergic reaction to some food that you're eating more of now. You may not have added new foods but presumably you've…
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I add spinach or kale or swiss chard to my smoothies for the nutritional boost and never end up tasting it (which is a good thing). I used to not put soymilk in my smoothies at first but then realised I actually preferred it. I add (all frozen) a banana, a variety of berries, sometimes some mango, and then some stevia or…
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Hi - I'm vegan but not a runner though. I've been vegan for many years now and my weight fluctuated down initially, then shot right up when I realised just how many things were in fact vegan, then back down a bit with about 20 pounds left to go at this point. Sugar has been the culprit for me, as well as portion sizes and…
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Has she been a vegetarian for long? I know she's not vegan but I'll give you my example as I think it could be similar. When I first went vegan, I cut out every non-vegan thing from my diet (without replacing it with an equivalent) and then quickly lost a good 20 pounds, making me a bit underweight. Then I started noticing…
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When I decided I wanted to make the transition to veganism, I made lists of all my favourite foods (recipes and ready-made/store-bought) that I'd have to give up or modify as a vegan. This planning helped to reduce the number of unpleasant surprises as time went on. It's this part that gets discouraging...when you pick up…
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In stir-frys or wraps I prefer my tofu crisp on the outside and soft on the inside so (if time permits) I freeze it and thaw it first to create more air pockets, then I press it to remove as much of the moisture as possible, then I slice it up and dry-bake the slices at low temperature for about 20 minutes each side (or in…
