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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!

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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

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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

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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)

Food, Lunch & Dinner, Meg's Mishmosh Meals, Recipe

Recipe: Refried Beans (Oil Free Vegan)

Pinto beans (or black beans). Salsa. Chili Powder. Cumin. Sliced Pickled Jalapeños. Refried beans are a staple recipe in our household. After much experimentation, this 5 ingredient recipe is our favourite way to prepare them. The recipe is super simple and comes together in no time! Meg's Mishmosh Meal for the win! Just add your… Continue reading Recipe: Refried Beans (Oil Free Vegan)

Food, Recipe, Sauces & Dressings

Recipe: Vegan Nut-Free Nacho Cheese

We love vegan cheese! This nacho cheese is especially tasty, and since it's nut-free, it's also school safe and allergen friendly. We love to use this cheese as a dip for our Baked Potato Chips and other veggies. We also love to use it as a topping for nachos, burritos, tacos, wraps, sandwiches, and salads.… Continue reading Recipe: Vegan Nut-Free Nacho Cheese

Breakfast, Desserts & Snacks, Food, Recipe

Recipe: Easiest Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Plant-Based )

These banana oat chocolate chip cookies are made in one bowl with simple, wholesome ingredients. They are super tasty, and the recipe comes together really quickly with only 10 minutes of baking time! The chocolate chips can also be omitted for an even healthier breakfast cookie if desired. https://youtu.be/05CRX35vAWg

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Weight Loss Mistakes and How I Finally Lost 80 Pounds

In the past, I struggled to lose weight and made many mistakes. In making these mistakes, I ended up gaining more weight than I had lost to start with. I’m hoping that in sharing my mistakes with you, you can avoid some of the pitfalls I endured over the years. I eventually changed my lifestyle,… Continue reading Weight Loss Mistakes and How I Finally Lost 80 Pounds

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Plant-Based What I Eat in a Day (Vegan 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! https://youtu.be/ofi4MK1sQH0 Pre-Breakfast - Water (hot and cold) I always start the day with water. Today, I had cold and hot water in the morning. I like to drink warm water when it's… Continue reading Plant-Based What I Eat in a Day (Vegan Weight Loss Maintenance)