Carb the FRUIT up! Seriously… I know it’s a funny, catchy phrase a bunch of sometimes preachy vegans say… But it is also true. For years, I hopped from diet to diet. I tried all kinds of calorie restriction methods. I struggled with chronic low energy levels and poor mood. Then, I tried something new. I dropped my calorie restriction…
What is it? That is the question. The doctors don’t know for sure. It’s a cluster of diffuse symptoms lumped under the vague umbrella of chronic fatigue. Cause is “unknown.” It may be triggered by immune system problems or a viral infection. Some symptoms may diminish with “treatments” like antidepressants, but “cannot be cured”. Sounds hopeless, right? Wrong. Symptoms like…
I had to share this one… Because I just made it for the first time… And I’m drooling over it! Seriously, it’s so good! It’s not a new flavor combination, by any means… But it needs to be in your back pocket. Because, you’ll really enjoy this recipe! It won’t feel like a chore to drink it because it’s healthy.…
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…