Starting a whole foods, plant-based diet is a lifestyle change that requires a different approach to cooking. Keep a well-stocked pantry is essential to your success! Having healthy, whole foods ingredients on-hand means you’re ready to make healthy choices.
Weekend Journal Reflection: Suffering is Optional
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. This fundamental Buddhist principle reminds us that we will experience pain. However, how we handle that is a choice to suffer or to grown stronger. How athletic training is connected to pain. Tips for avoiding suffering.
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7 New Year’s Food Traditions from Around the World that you Can Celebrate with a Healthy, Plant-Based Diet
Here are 7 of the most popular New Year’s Eve food traditions. All over the world, culinary traditions include foods meant to symbolize hopes for good fortune and good health. From leafy greens to hearty lentils, many of these foods also fit a plant-based, vegan diet. Plus, some delicious, healthy recipes to cook for your New Year’s parties.
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Weekend Grace Journal: This Holiday, I Will Focus on Nourishing, Not the Food
How do we find Grace during the holidays? Can we focus on Nourishing…rather than the food? This weekend intention helps us focus on what really matters.
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Ultimate Plant-Based Thanksgiving Dinner Holiday Recipes
The holidays are here! I’ve compiled some of my favorite dishes for the Ultimate Plant-Based Thanksgiving Dinner. Vegan sides like mashed potatoes, gravy, and sweet potato casserole will fill the table. Plus, enjoy some awesome appetizers and incredible desserts. Classic, delicious flavors for you to savor!
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Ultimate Plant-Based Super Bowl Football Party Chili Recipes
When football season starts, so does the time for throwing parties. Rather than filling the snack bowl with chips and cheese dips, you can enjoy healthy, delicious foods. From hearty savory chili to sweet vegan desserts, this is the menu for you. These are the ultimate recipes for your plant-based football party!
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Why Plants Rule
Chef’s Guide for Plant-Based Dairy-Free Cooking
Giving up dairy can be a big challenge when you’re trying to go plant-based. This helpful chef’s guide will give you healthy, vegan substitutes for foods like cheese, butter, salad dressing, and ice cream. A printable shopping list includes easy vegan items to keep in your fridge and pantry. This is a must-have resource for healthy-eating beginners.
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Travels
The Best Vegan Restaurants in Mexico City…that Even Foodies Will Love
Mexico City has been one of my favorite destinations for authentic, delicious food. There are tons of vegan restaurants, and I’ve put together a list of my favorites. Even foodies will love these spots, featuring both traditional and innovative dishes.
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Why Plants Rule
Dairy-Free Shopping List and Essential Plant-Based Recipes
Giving up dairy can be a big challenge when you’re trying to go plant-based. This helpful guide will give you healthy, vegan substitutes for foods like cheese, butter, salad dressing, and ice cream. A printable shopping list includes easy vegan items to keep in your fridge and pantry. This is a must-have resource for healthy-eating beginners.