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Going Vegan: What I Ate in My First Week – Easy Plant-Based Recipes

When I first went plant-based, I really didn’t know what I was going to eat. I didn’t know any vegans and certainly never thought I would go vegetarian, let alone vegan. I was accustomed to eating a lot of processed foods, convenience foods, restaurant meals, and take-out. I also hated vegetables and hated cooking. I… Continue reading Going Vegan: What I Ate in My First Week – Easy Plant-Based Recipes

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Vegan Health Food Store Haul – Plant-Based Snacks, Vegan Sunscreen, and Cosmetics

We decided to go to the health food store to pick up a few things. We like to go there periodically to pick up some staple items, a few things we like to have from time to time, and new products! https://youtu.be/yJfhfvGa32o PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to purchase through the Amazon links below, I… Continue reading Vegan Health Food Store Haul – Plant-Based Snacks, Vegan Sunscreen, and Cosmetics

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Plant-Based What I Eat in a Day – Vegan Weight Loss

I love eating a plant-based diet! I keep it whole food plant-based, oil free, simple, and delicious. I made my berry jammy oatmeal (with a few modifications) for breakfast, a yummy salad with smoky mustard dressing for lunch, and a tasty mishmosh meal for dinner using some beans, quinoa, mixed veggies, hummus and HP sauce.… Continue reading Plant-Based What I Eat in a Day – Vegan Weight Loss

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Recipe: Smoky Sweet Mustard Dressing (Vegan, Oil Free)

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Vegan Pantry Recommendations – Whole Food Plant-Based Pantry Essentials

When I first made the decision to go plant-based five years ago, I didn’t really know what I was doing. I wasn’t sure how I would stock my pantry (and the rest of my kitchen) to make a plant-based diet work for me. I decided to start simply and to focus on foods that I… Continue reading Vegan Pantry Recommendations – Whole Food Plant-Based Pantry Essentials

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What I Eat in a Day Plant-Based Weight Loss Maintenance (Easy, Vegan, Oil Free, Comfort Foods)

Today's "What I Eat in a Day" post is a little different. I had unconventional meals and homemade chocolate cake for dessert! I typically have oatmeal or smoothies for breakfast, but decided to have some yummy leftovers this morning instead. My lunch is a tasty Meg's Mishmosh Meal that I threw together using some leftover… Continue reading What I Eat in a Day Plant-Based Weight Loss Maintenance (Easy, Vegan, Oil Free, Comfort Foods)

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Meg’s Mishmosh Meal: Comfort Fries – Fries and Gravy with Veggies and Chickpeas

Potato. Veggies. Chickpeas. Gravy. I love fries and gravy! I love to punch it up with extra veggies and legumes. Use leftover fries and gravy or whip them up in about 10 minutes. Either way, this comforting meal comes together in a snap. I often use frozen veggies and canned chickpeas as well to speed… Continue reading Meg’s Mishmosh Meal: Comfort Fries – Fries and Gravy with Veggies and Chickpeas

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Plant-Based Pizza: Pita Pizza, Classic Pizza, and Calzones (Vegan and Oil-Free)

We really enjoy making pizza at home and we've been meaning to write a pizza post for a while now! We make pita pizzas for a quick and easy meal. My husband, Chris, likes to make pizza dough and make yummy pizzas and calzones. So, whether you want to have a quick dinner and make… Continue reading Plant-Based Pizza: Pita Pizza, Classic Pizza, and Calzones (Vegan and Oil-Free)

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Meg’s Mishmosh Meal: Vegan Pita Pizza

Whole Wheat Pita Bread. Pizza Sauce. Veggies. We love to make pita pizzas for a quick, delicious meal! We use our easy pizza sauce, leftover marinara sauce, or pizza hummus for the sauce. You could also use a commercial variety of your choice to simplify even further. Enjoy topped with your favourite chopped veggies, and… Continue reading Meg’s Mishmosh Meal: Vegan Pita Pizza