This week I’m covering a few strategies I use to help me maintain my whole food plant-based diet. Whether you’re just thinking about trying a plant-based diet, or you’ve been struggling to maintain it, these tips are for you! If you’re looking for quick meal ideas, check out my series of what I eat in […]
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Kitchen Tour: Whole Food Vegan
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 […]
Vegan Blood Work Update: Two Years Vegan
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 […]
Sautéing Without Oil: Easy Mushrooms and Onions
Today I’m showing you how simple it is to cook without oil. If you’re used to sautéing with oil it can be intimidating to think about how to do it without. But if you’ve decided to try a healthy whole food vegan diet free of processed oils, it is really quite simple. Watch my latest […]
What I Eat in a Day: Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen
I’m back with another “What I Eat in a Day.” This time showing you how I checked off items from Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen. This list of different foods and other healthy habits helps you stay on track with your whole food plant-based lifestyle. The idea is to prioritize whole plant foods and crowd out […]
Whole Food Vegan Christmas
This week on Youtube I’m showing you what I ate over the holidays. I spent Christmas with my parents who also follow a whole food plant-based diet. We enjoyed a whole food vegan holiday meal. Green Bean Casserole We made a green bean casserole recipe from Plant Based Dads. We didn’t exactly follow their recipe, […]
What I Eat: Whole Food Vegan Thanksgiving
Begin Vegan During the Holidays This year was my second Thanksgiving as a whole food vegan. If you’re vegan or plant-based, you know that holidays are generally pretty tough. Usually the vegan is the odd man out. Even if you don’t mention anything about it, inevitably it will come up and make people uncomfortable. You […]
Everything You Need to Know About Food Labels on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Introduction This week I’m taking a break from sharing recipes, but I’ll be back to it next week! Instead, we’re talking about nutrition labels, and what to look for on a whole food vegan diet. There is so much misleading information on food labels, it’s hard to know what to believe. If you’re eating a […]
Kitchen Tour! What’s in my Whole Food Vegan Pantry – Fridge – Freezer
This week I’m taking you behind the scenes of my kitchen. Take a look at what food I keep on hand as well as the cookware, utensils, and small appliances I use! You might also be interested in my Whole Food Vegan Starter Kit and tips for How to Build a Balanced Meal!
Announcement! I Started a YouTube Channel
Stepping out of my comfort zone today, I decided to start a Youtube channel! This is out of my comfort zone in a few ways. First, technology is not my strong suit. So this is definitely a work in progress as I learn the ins and outs of filming, video editing, and publishing content. Second, […]