An easy change towards a healthy, plant-based lifestyle? Eat more fruit. Fruit is a healthy , whole foods source of vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness. It is full of antioxidants and satisfies that sweet craving.
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Indian Cooking: Delicious, Oil-Free Recipes any Cook Can Master
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to cooking Indian food. Many of use didn’t grown up learning the five different types of Masala and using ingredients like asafetida and mustard seed. Here are Indian recipes that any cook can master. From dal to chutney, these dishes will help you understand the fundamentals of
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Cherries, Berries, Pineapple, Pears: 15 Easy and Creative Healthy Fruit Recipes
Fruit is “Nature’s Candy”.  It’s all-natural sweet goodness. Packed with nutrients like Vitamin C, Potassium, fiber, and tons of antioxidants, it’s a no-brainer that eating more fruit is good for you. Of course, the easiest way to enjoy fruit is to just bite into a piece. But, here are 15 easy new, creative recipes to enjoy fruit
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Black Beans, Pinto, Mayo Coba, Giant Lima, and More: 16 Delicious Oil-Free Vegan Bean Recipes
Beans are a healthy source of plant-based protein, loaded with heart-healthy fiber, and provide other key nutrients like iron and calcium. Â Beans have been around for centuries, feeding centuries of people all over the globe – from the soybeans of Japan to the chickpeas of India and the pinto beans of the American West. Here are some of my favorite recipes with beans
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Step Two: Add Some Beans, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
A simple step to get healthier right now? Add some beans! Just 1 cup of beans a day can help you lose weight, improve digestion, boost your iron, and improve heart health.
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Kale, Spinach, Collards, Chard, and More: 14 Delicious Oil-Free Vegan Greens Recipes
Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy plant-based eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They also offer a wide variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. From Collards to Kale, Spinach to Chard…here are some of my favorite Greens Recipes.
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Step One: Get Your Greens, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants, satisfying fiber, healthy Omega-3 fats, calcium, and even plant-based protein. They also offer a wider variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. Eat them raw in a salad, wilt some spinach in your soup, steam some broccoli for your stir-fry, drink a green smoothie as an on-the-go breakfast. Stew some collards, saute some spinach, braise some chard…you get the idea. Bottom line: Keep it simple.
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Can Monotony Help Me Lose Weight? The Gray T-Shirt Approach to Healthy Eating
Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Imagine if you opened your closet every morning and these were the options for your work attire. You’d see the repeated choices, grab a set, and be on your way. Rather than spending time and
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Quinoa Cooking: Rinsing, Oil-Free Toasting, and How to Know When It’s Done
Here are the basic tips for choosing, cooking, and using quinoa in your plant-based recipes. Oil-free toasting tips. Ways to enjoy this gluten-free vegan whole grain.
