I had eggplant and tomatoes from my CSA and had just seen Jane and Ann Esselstyn’s Youtube video for their Tomato Eggplant Melt. It was perfect timing! This recipe is on page 178 of the book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D. It was so simple and easy to make. […]
Today I’m eating for my brain health. And guess what? That means I’m eating in the same whole food plant-based pattern that I have been! There’s not one diet for your heart, one for your digestive tract, a different diet for your skin, and a diet for your brain. It’s all the same! In today’s […]
If you’re following a whole food plant-based lifestyle, or even if you’re just trying to add more vegetables to your diet, you’re probably using a cutting board frequently. To keep your cutting board in good shape and lasting for a long time, you can use a little mineral oil. Watch the video to see the […]
My kitchen was pretty well stocked up, so I decided to record a tour! Check out everything I keep in my pantries, refrigerator, and chest freezer to maintain my whole food vegan diet. If you’re trying to start a whole food plant-based diet, or you’re already vegan but trying to move towards a more whole […]
Last week I shared part one of several examples of what I actually eat. And today I’m sharing some more! Check out the video for plant-based meal inspiration and find the loose “recipes” below. Crock Pot Dump Soup Ingredients Directions Instant Pot Steamed Purple Sweet Potatoes Ingredients Directions Purple Sweet Potato Cookies *Please note, I […]
Today I’m sharing a collection of different meals I’ve eaten in the last few weeks. This will give you an idea of how I meal prep some of the time, and other times I simply throw together quick meals. Watch the video for all the details and get the loose “recipes” below. Chickpea Bites Ingredients […]
Today I tried following Dr. Fuhrman’s “Nutritarian” style of a whole food plant-based diet. Watch on YouTube to see how it went and see the details of what I ate below! The Nutritarian Diet emphasizes eating lots of raw and cooked veggies, plus some fruit, beans, nuts or seeds, and a few whole grains. For […]
Are you looking for easy dairy alternatives? Ever wonder how to make your own plant-based milk? Today I’m walking you through how to make almond milk and oat milk using a blender at home. Watch the videos for all the details or see the notes below. Jump to the recipes Almond Milk Ingredients Directions Oat […]
Today I have another “What I Eat in a Day” video following different plant-based doctors’ methods. Today we’re using Dr. Bulsiewicz’s “plant points” to see how many different types of plants I can eat in the day. Check out the video on YouTube and find the “recipes” below. Remember, my recipes are simply guides. Use […]
I recently had my annual doctor visit and we decided to get some lab drawn. I shared my lab results last year after being vegan one year. After two years, I wanted to make sure everything was still going well, and ensure my B12 supplementation was still adequate. I eat a varied, whole food vegan […]