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
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Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts – 3 Flavours
Italian, Smoky Maple Mustard, Sweet Balsamic Sriracha Brussels sprouts. They are not everyone’s favourite vegetable. I hated Brussels sprouts (and most vegetables) as a kid. (Check out my How to Eat More Vegetables & How to Go Plant-Based posts for more about that.) After eating a plant-based diet for a few years, I decided to… Continue reading Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts – 3 Flavours
How to Go Plant-Based (Top 10 Tips for Getting Started)
Going plant-based can be simple and fun; but getting started can also be overwhelming. When I first went plant-based, I felt strongly about making a big change and committing to eating a fully plant-based diet for my health. However, I was also concerned about what to eat, how to prepare foods, and how to ensure… Continue reading How to Go Plant-Based (Top 10 Tips for Getting Started)
What I Eat in a Day – After 80 lb Weight Loss (Plant-Based, Vegan)
I love to keep my plant-based diet simple! I do not count calories or macros. I eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. I drink lots of water and eat all of the whole food plant-based (WFPB) deliciousness I want throughout the day: vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and spices. Today's… Continue reading What I Eat in a Day – After 80 lb Weight Loss (Plant-Based, Vegan)
Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Oats
Grating zucchini into oats is a great way to boost your vegetable intake and enjoy veggies for breakfast! I used to make this recipe without the zucchini, and it works that way as well. Feel free to start with less zucchini and gradually increase if you're unsure of having veggies in your oats. Enjoy warm… Continue reading Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Oats
How to Eat More Vegetables
Before I went plant-based, I did not like vegetables. I ate veggies as a kid, but never really enjoyed them very much. In my 20s, the veggies I consumed were the odd side dish of broccoli or mixed frozen vegetables and lots of pre-packaged french fries. Even if you do not enjoy vegetables, there are… Continue reading How to Eat More Vegetables
How I Went Plant-Based (7 Tips for Getting Started)
I went plant-based in 2016. I felt strongly about making a big change and committing to eating a fully plant-based diet for my health. However, I was also concerned about what to eat, how to prepare foods, and how to ensure I was getting the nutrients I needed on a plant-based diet. (See nutritionfacts.org for… Continue reading How I Went Plant-Based (7 Tips for Getting Started)
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