Many people new to plant-based eating get overwhelmed with finding and then following a bevy of new recipes, which often have a daunting list of unfamiliar ingredients. Even those who have been eating this way for a while can find themselves constantly on the hunt for new recipes that will be somehow faster, easier, or […]
5+ Plant-Based Meals You Can Make Without a Recipe Read More »
Take it from this mother of 5 plant-powered kids: You can absolutely help your kids (and spouse!) enjoy a more plant-based lifestyle. You’ve done your research and you’re convinced that a vegan, or plant-based, diet is better for your family’s health. Or maybe you’ve recently watched a compelling documentary and you’re curious enough to give
A Mom’s Guide: Feed Your Family Plants Read More »
Having a plant-based meal plan, even just for dinners, can help tremendously with your family’s health and grocery budget… but only if you actually follow it! Otherwise you’re left with wilty produce, take-out (again), and possibly a side dish of feeling defeated. Thanks to the wisdom of many moms who have come before me and
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Soup is just a good idea, but to make the cut around here it has to be delicious, healthy, and relatively easy to pull together. We’ve been eating plant-based for over a decade, and here are the recipes our family comes back to again and again. 1. Seriously Simple Black Bean Soup No kidding, this
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This recipe has just five ingredients and it's incredibly delicious. Once you've made it a few times, you won't need a recipe! It'll be in your back pocket for when you need it.
Pasta with Kale, Lentils, and Caramelized Onions Read More »
No dairy, no oil, no fuss. This is a crowd-pleaser and I'm posting a scaled up recipe because it makes great (and freezable) leftovers. Don't worry about chopping perfect veggies because you puree the whole thing at the end!
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One of the biggest hesitations people have when considering changing their diet to whole plant foods is, “Aren’t all those specialty foods expensive? I’m on a tight budget.” Nothing could be further from the truth! I think people envision themselves shopping at Whole Foods and adding ancient Himalayan superfoods to their cart that are priced
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I’m serious about this. Oatmeal is such a beautiful intersection of cheap, easy, healthy and delicious. If you’re shooting for a whole food plant-based diet, or just improved health, start with oatmeal for breakfast most mornings. If you think oats are gloopy or boring, please keep reading. I’ll solve both of those problems for you.
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If you haven’t yet read my Mom’s Guide to Changing Your Family’s Diet to Plants, I recommend you start there. If you are ready to start shifting your family’s diet to include more whole plant foods, you’re in the right place. Rather than tell you which step you should take first, I’m going to lay
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