Stop paying $2, $3, $4, or $5 a pop in the grocery store for sprouts right now! There’s no need. And, you can save on containers and plastic waste if you just do it yourself! Plus, it is super fun and easy. I love watching the little ones spring up and grow to the sun. Clover sprouts especially make me…
Ok, so here is a typical day of low fat raw vegan eating. Breakfast: Hot Cocoa Lunch: Snickerdoodle Persimmon Nice Cream Dinner: Omega-3 Walnut Dip with 2 heads of romaine lettuce I entered all of these foods into Cronometer, a food tracking website, and voila, all of my protein requirements were met. I ate nearly 50 grams of protein without…
It’s the most common question I have been asked since I went vegan in 2012. Hands down. No competition. “Where do you get your protein?” “How do you get enough protein?” “Do you eat a lot of protein powder?” “You need to eat more protein.” First off, thank you for your concern. There have been times when I did not…
I was hiking the other day, and had a thought… “Restriction is relative.” What I mean is that what is not restrictive for me may be restrictive for you. And, what is not restrictive for you may be restrictive for me. Example: What is not restrictive for me may be restrictive for you. Some days I don’t chew a bite…
Yesterday, I noticed a thought. “I should probably weigh myself.” See where I am at… See if I’ve continued to drop pounds since I last weighed myself… Then, I fully played out the weigh-in scenario. I imagined getting on the scale, seeing a result I liked, and thinking it was good, BUT…couldn’t I just lose a couple more pounds? Then,…
Anyone remember the Dole Pineapple Orange Banana juice? It may actually still be a thing… I remember loving it when I was growing up. I could drink glass after glass of it! This recipe is a throwback to that deliciousness. Only, none of the ingredients are from concentrate. Nor are they pasteurized. They are pure RAW awesomeness. These ingredients are…
This is another rockstar Omega-3 recipe. It’s perfect for an evening meal after a work out. It’s super simple and quick to put together after a long day of work. If I’m really pressed for time and energy, I just eat it with romaine lettuce leaves. It’s satisfying and filling, yet digests easily. Serve it up with your favorite veggies…
I could eat this every night for dinner. Sometimes it’s a challenge to not have it, and instead try a new recipe. Because I know it will be tasty every time. I won’t feel the need to eat anything else after I enjoy this. This recipe satisfies and delights! And, it takes less than 15 minutes to make. It’s perfect…
If you haven’t already, please check out Part 1 and Part 2 to learn the first 5 nutrients to watch on a plant-based (or any) diet. All of the the nutrients I mention in this series are EXTREMELY important to succeeding on a raw vegan or vegan diet. It’s irresponsible to think you can get everything you need by just…
For the past couple months, I have been eating completely organic. I know, I know…I am so blessed and grateful!! In the past, I thought it costs too much to eat organic. And, it’s not always possible in smaller towns and places without a wide array of grocery stores and farmers markets. Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, it is completely possible.…