You’ve probably heard animal protein called “high-quality” protein. Here is why that is a load of bull (pun intended). How Pro-Meat Defines Quality Meat’s supposed quality is based on it being a “complete” protein. Proteins are made up of a string of building blocks called amino acids. Some amino acids are called “essential” because they…
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Tempeh Hash
Last weekend, we hosted a potluck brunch for the No Meat Athlete St. Louis group. It was fun to meet like-minded people and enjoy a plant-based spread together. The best part? Hearing everyone’s story about why they decided to go meat free. Some were inspired by health conditions, others by their parents and animal rights…
Thai Tempeh Tacos with Sweet Potatoes and Pickled Cabbage
Last June we kicked off our married life in Coronado, California near San Diego. This town has our hearts stomachs. They specialize in all our favorites– craft beer, veg burgers, sweet potato fries, aioli, pizza, and tacos. Oh, the tacos… In SD, “Taco Tuesday” is a thing. On the Tuesday we were there, as soon as…
Vegan Aussie Fries
For some people, a plant-based diet is unfathomable. People ask: “Eating only plants- don’t your tastebuds get bored?” We say: “No, plants are actually incredibly tasty.” People ask: “How in the world do you get full eating only plants?” We say: “It’s really not a problem.” People ask: “Don’t you miss things like bacon and…
Tempeh Bacon
I have a confession: I’m a Midwestern man and I don’t eat bacon. When other dudes catch wind of this, they are visibly uncomfortable. I usually brace for a punch in the face. Luckily, their response is slightly more dignified: “Does your wife make you eat this way?” I usually answer with a joke about…