Tag: university
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Glowing Up After College: My Story + How-To’s
Remember how I started my blog in the beginning… …then continued in college? Woo boy, we’ve come a long way! Look, I am in no way saying I started from the bottom of the barrel. People have told me I won the genetic lottery, but I understand that I don’t fit everyone’s criteria on what…
Cassie Tran
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2021 Goals: Re-branding my YouTube Channel, Work Endeavors, and Personal Life Pursuits
And a gooooooooood morning to you all, folks! Hello, happy December! Yes, my birthday passed, I am graduating EARLY (what?! Although, there will be a delay in sending my tassel and graduation cap and robe), and my internship has ended this Friday. I personally have been in a mental spiral of “unrealness” where everything feels…
Cassie Tran
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Most Amazing Black Vegans to Follow on Social Media
In spirit of Black Out Tuesday, I have been posting resources for racial justice donation organizations, posts of education on white privilege and the BLM movement, exposure of peaceful protests and what the media fails to acknowledge on my Instagram stories. While many others have done the same, they have also encouraged people to support…
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Beyond Meat Mushroom Tacos with Spicy Guacamole and Cilantro Pico de Gallo (vegan + grain free)
Hands up if you like tacos! (I seriously just waved my hands in the air after typing this) Seriously though, tacos are one of my favorite foods to prepare for lunch or dinner–even for a savory Sunday brunch! My family and I have been using Beyond Meat every other week or so to integrate into…
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UPDATED – Majoring in Food Science: Pros, Cons, and Other Gems of Advice
Being only two quarters away from graduation, my experience in the Food Science program has endured all kinds of new phenomenons. Almost two years ago, I disclosed a full list of pros and cons when studying food science. I have an entirely updated list from new events–here it is! PROS You are guaranteed to find…
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TOP 10 Favorite Vegan Foods (kitchen and pantry staples you can find at a grocery store—no particular order)
Little Miss Vegan Foodie over here has eaten, sampled, devoured, and tasted (but spit out right after) countless vegan food products, whether they are alternatives to animal products or standalone. Below are my top 10 must-haves in any food storage facility–no particular order, just whatever came to mind first. This plethora of items was inspired…
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Whole Wheat Baguette Recipe (vegan, oil free + healthy-ish)
Lately I’ve been cutting carbs…into slices, wedges, cubes, quarters, halves, and sometimes just in random pieces when I’m cooking something that will be blended or puréed later. Come on guys. I know a vegan keto diet is possible to follow, but it’s something I don’t want to do anytime soon! But anyways, onto the subject…
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Types of Cheat Meals + How to Take Advantage of Them
As of lately, food porn has been quite the hype. Specifically, indulgent food porn. Whether it be Pinterest boards of peanut butter Oreo brownies, Instagram feeds of donut or pizza-themed cheat days, and Buzzfeed’s Tasty videos of insanely cool desserts that no one would actually make (think unicorn cream puffs or a blue velvet cake made in…
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The Reality of Metabolic Damage
I think the term “metabolic damage” itself poses a great deal of loaded questions. It’s almost like coming out of one’s shell after hiding something for such a prolonged period of time. How long have you been starving yourself? What are you doing that’s messing with your body? Are you secretly binging at midnight? When…
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Lakanto Pancake & Waffle Mix Review + Cinnamon Chia Pancake Recipe
Whenever I want to make pancakes, I can always whip out my food processor and blend some rolled oats, a banana, and some almond milk. Alternatively, I can just use a large mixing bowl and whisk in some whole grain flour, baking powder, and almond milk. But what if I want to increase the fiber…
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