Veganuary is something people tend to get into as a way of starting the year on a healthier note, incorporating plant-based foods into their diets in order maintain some level of clean eating. It all started with the charity Veganuary, which encourages people to try out a plant-based diet for at least a month, hopefully to last throughout the year and years to come. In 2017, … [Read more...]
Bayonne Turns Vegan!
Alessandra Molina
Bayonne Turns Vegan! Being vegan has become so popular that to me, it seems more like a trend than a lifestyle, especially now with everyone posting their food on social media before eating it. But that's okay! This is such a better and delicious alternative everyone should try and share, you would not even think it is 100% vegan- it tastes exactly like regular food but with … [Read more...]
Alex’s Top Places for Veg Eating in the Area
Any place just a quick trip away from Jersey City
One of the only aspects of gentrification I benefit from is the growing amount of veg-friendly spots around me. Considering how close we are to Manhattan, I’ve compiled a list of some spots I like not only in Hudson County, but anywhere within 30 minutes from my home. This is excluding any place that only gives me only juices/juice-like options or just one solid vegan option … [Read more...]
Top 5 Veggie Burgers in Jersey City
Calling all vegetarians! With the growing number of veg-friendly options in Hudson County, going out to eat with your friends for a quick bite is now easier than ever. If there's ever a day when you all want to go out for dinner or if you just want to grab a nice lunch for Meatless Mondays, veggie burgers are always a good option! Here at ChicpeaJC, we have a few personal … [Read more...]
New Year, New You: A ChicpeaJC Guide to Health and Fitness
Kick start 2017 with an updated health and fitness routine! Here's a quick list of all the health and fitness posts we've gathered throughout the year to help you on your journey. Gyms & Fitness Fitness Plateaus and How to Overcome Them World Boxing Gym 8 Springs Studio Hipfit with Laura Boss Chick Dance Workout The Biggest Fashion Trend of 2016: … [Read more...]
Top 9 Veggie Eats in Jersey City!
Finding good veg-friendly foods used to be like finding the holy grail, but through time, vegetarian and vegan options in restaurants have become more commonplace. Now, I can go virtually anywhere in the area and find something good to eat that is free of animal products. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to try different foods, check out our list of top veg … [Read more...]
Tea NJ
Not just for Tea!
I recently went to TeaNJ to meet my new friend Dennis from Damaged Wear for lunch. For weeks I've been wanting to go try out their food! As some of you may know I try my best not to eat meat and TeaNJ is very vegan/vegetarian friendly (but they have plenty of options for carnivores as well). There are a few things that I love about this joint, first of all it's a family … [Read more...]
Goods & Greens
Goods, greens and lots of love
Goods & Greens is an awesome spot, if I lived closer to the Hamilton Park area, I would pretty much eat and shop here everyday... or at least come say hi to Paul my new best friend. This post was at first intended to be the normal run of the mill "Eats" write-up about this spot; the food, products, healthy options etc.... but then I met Paul. Paul is the Chef and … [Read more...]
Balls of Spartan
Raw Vegan Energy Balls for Dummies
This weekend we participated in the Spartan Sprint Race in Tuxedo NY (post coming soon!), and instead of packing nutrition/protein bars that have a list of 1000 ingredients .... I decided to make these Raw Vegan Energy Balls. There are many variations for this recipe online but I basically use what I have in the pantry. You can use any type of nuts or dried fruit essentially. … [Read more...]
Yummy Vegan Smoothie
Vegan Smoothie for Dummies and Everyone else....
Answer the following questions: Do you want to feel like a million dollars? Do you want to stay full until lunch time? Do you want clear skin? Do you want to feel energized for the day? Do you like pooping on a regular basis? If you answered no to any of the above questions... stop here and go get your Egg McMufin. Call me later when you are ready to make a … [Read more...]