A full day of eating for healthy plant-based weight loss and weight loss maintenance. Since switching to a plant-based diet, I have regained my health and lost 80 pounds. I keep my food simple, healthful, and delicious! PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to purchase through any of the links below, we receive a small commission… Continue reading What I Eat in a Day for Weight Loss (Whole Food Plant-Based, Vegan)
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Simple Whole Food Plant-Based Batch Cooking – Easy, Healthy, and Vegan!
After going plant-based, it took us a while to figure out to what to cook, how to cook, and how much food to prepare. After some trial and error, we’ve gotten into a good rhythm. What typically works for our family of three is to batch cook two starches (potatoes, whole grains, or legumes). Then… Continue reading Simple Whole Food Plant-Based Batch Cooking – Easy, Healthy, and Vegan!
How Are Your New Years Resolutions Going? Accountable April
New Year’s Resolutions & Goal Setting We start the new year with bright eyes and big ambitions, but we often make resolutions in January and forget about them after a few weeks. I know this has been true for me multiple times in the past. New Year’s Resolutions can be motivating and a great starting… Continue reading How Are Your New Years Resolutions Going? Accountable April
What We Eat in a Day on the Weekend – Healthy Plant-Based, Vegan Family
I’ve written a few other full days of eating posts, and thought it would be fun to share what I eat in a day on a typical weekend day. Since I’m at home with my family on the weekends, my husband Chris and our 5 year old Ryerden, I decided to share what WE eat… Continue reading What We Eat in a Day on the Weekend – Healthy Plant-Based, Vegan Family
Top 5 Favourite Kitchen Gadgets – Favourite Appliances in Our Plant-Based Kitchen
My husband, Chris, and I never enjoyed cooking before going plant-based. We spent as little time in the kitchen as possible, and ate a lot of takeout and highly processed foods. When I made the decision to go plant-based, I knew I would need to spend more time in the kitchen and was really unsure… Continue reading Top 5 Favourite Kitchen Gadgets – Favourite Appliances in Our Plant-Based Kitchen
Weight Loss: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Weird Things That Happened When I Lost Weight Part 2
Since changing my diet and lifestyle, I have lost 80 pounds and completely regained my health. Several unexpected things have happened since losing weight. Check out my first post about this topic here. In this post, I want to share more weird changes and unusual things I have noticed since losing weight. Some things are… Continue reading Weight Loss: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – Weird Things That Happened When I Lost Weight Part 2
Healthy Weight Loss Mindset – How to Get Started and Stay on Track
Concepts behind weight loss are simple in theory, but complicated in practice. Many people know that eating less processed foods, increasing intake of whole foods (particularly vegetables), and swapping soda and other beverages for water will be healthy and lead to natural weight loss for those who have weight to lose. Despite knowing what to… Continue reading Healthy Weight Loss Mindset – How to Get Started and Stay on Track
Budget-Friendly Healthy Vegan Grocery Haul (Simple, Whole Food Plant-Based)
We had to restock a bunch of weekly staples, plus some pantry items and thought it would be fun to share what we purchased. This haul is budget-friendly and fairly standard for us. Some items are a bit pricey in our area, but we purchased on sale this week: grapes, blueberries. Otherwise, all items are… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Healthy Vegan Grocery Haul (Simple, Whole Food Plant-Based)
How to Eat Greens Daily for Health and Weight Loss
WHAT ARE GREENS? Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, including: kalespinachcollard greensmustard greensbeet greensswiss chardarugula cauliflowerbroccolibrussels sproutscabbageparsleycilantro WHY EAT GREENS? Dark green leafy vegetables are the healthiest foods on the planet. They offer the most nutrition per calorie. They are extremely nutritious, packed with vitamins and minerals, full of fiber, can reduce the risk of certain… Continue reading How to Eat Greens Daily for Health and Weight Loss
Vegan Family Tries New Foods – Yogurt, Marshmallows, and Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative
My husband, Chris, and I have been vegan for five years; and in that time we have never tried plant-based yogurt or marshmallows! We transitioned to a plant-based diet when our son, Ryerden, was 4 months old, so he has never eaten yogurt or marshmallows - vegan or otherwise. We thought it would be fun… Continue reading Vegan Family Tries New Foods – Yogurt, Marshmallows, and Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative