I'm excited to share a gluten-free vegan fast food hack with you today---it's been a game-changer for me! Because when it comes to road trips, I've always found eating healthy, gluten free, and vegan really challenging. Not if I take the time to pack a wholesome lunch the night before, mind you. … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Diet How-Tos and Resources
Everything you need to make following a plant-based diet deliciously easy - and fun! Whether you're curious about how I eat 2 pounds of vegetables a day, or just want to know how to peel a jicama, you're in the right place.
10 Healthy Cooking Hacks You Need to Know
What's better than cooking a delicious, healthy meal for the people you love? Cooking that meal fast---and getting great results every time. … [Read more...]
10 Oil-Free Vegan Potluck Recipes Omnivores Will Love
Do you stress over what to bring to a potluck with omnivores? I sure do. Even though I'm a food blogger who knows a thing or two about healthy cooking, I'm still nervous about bringing oil-free, plant-based food to parties. I mean, it's hard to compare quinoa salad with cheesy lasagna and stuffed … [Read more...]
30 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables
You're trying to eat more vegetables. I'm trying to eat more vegetables (especially since I have a 2-pound day coming up). And frankly, we could all use easy ideas for working more veggies into our day. … [Read more...]
85 Pounds and Counting: A Plant-Based Weight Loss Journey
In the Plant-Based 101 series, we've looked at what a plant-based diet actually is, diseases it can help prevent, the truth about protein, its surprising sources, and how to get started on a plant-based diet. In this last and very special post in the series, you'll see the personal side of … [Read more...]
How to Eat a Plant Based Diet
Whether you're new to plant-based eating or you're vegan but want to spruce up your health, change can seem intimidating. But given that plant-based diets slash disease risk and contain plenty of plant-powered protein, there's every reason to lean in. Luckily shifting to whole plant foods can be … [Read more...]
7 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I'm a little embarrassed, because this is a Super Bowl post and I haven't watched a football game all season. What can I say? I'm not a football fan. Although some of the quarterbacks do look cute in those little pants. (I'm allowed to say that, because hubby played football in high school and … [Read more...]
21 Vegan Protein Sources
I don't know about you, but I was taught that protein comes from meat. So where do you get your protein on a plant-based diet? Everywhere. Protein is found in every single whole plant food on the planet. That said, some contain more protein than others. Here are the five plant-based food groups, … [Read more...]
What No One Tells You About Protein
Author’s note: This is part 3 in our 6-week Plant-Based 101 series. Follow the links to read Part 2: 6 Proven Ways a Plant Based Diet Supercharges Your Health or Part 4: 21 Plant-Based Protein Sources. Is it just me, or does it feel like everyone's obsessed with protein? We’ve got … [Read more...]
6 Proven Ways a Plant Based Diet Supercharges Your Health
Author’s note: This is part 2 in our 6-week Plant-Based 101 series. (See Part 1: What is a Plant Based Diet? and Part 3: What No One Tells You About Protein) Are you thinking of eating a plant-based diet, or do you already eat this way? If so, congratulations! You’re taking an epic step for … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.