When it comes to the hectic nature of our lives, many people feel like, on a scale of one to 10, they’re at an 11. If that describes you, the thought of cooking a meal every night may seem like a daunting, if not impossible task. Fortunately, whether you like to batch cook all your meals for the week on the weekends or only have time to cook one or two nights each week, there are several whole food, plant-based meal ideas out there that will leave you with lots of delicious leftovers
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Whether you were a picky eater as a child or not, chances are if you are a parent, you have dealt with the struggle of trying to get a child to eat a certain food. If your kids have grown up eating the Standard American Diet or basically any other diet besides a whole food plant-based one, chances are that they will be at least a little reluctant to try some of the new foods and this new way of eating.
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As a mother of three, I am very familiar with talking to a pediatrician about raising children on a plant-based diet. Here are a few tips I found useful when discussing plant-based eating with your pediatrician.
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Snacking is a common habit that almost everybody does. Can it be healthy? Yes! The trick is keeping our snacks unprocessed and plant-based. We often reach for things like chips, cookies, crackers, and even candy.
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As you transition to a plant-based diet, you may be asked “tough” questions by your friends and family about your new way of eating. The good news is that after the transition, these questions often begin to disappear. Plus, with all of the information on the benefits of plant-based eating penetrating deeper into the mainstream, these types of questions seem to be diminishing.
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"Hello everyone, my name is Derick Harrington and I've been plant based for 4 years now and wow has it changed my life!
First off, I'm from south Louisiana which many of you know revolves around food, hence the reason I got to weighing in at over 278 lbs! Every weekend was all about where my next meal or my next drink would come from, my world revolved around food and alcohol! Five years ago my brother in law Josh Lajaunie decided to go WFPB...."
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Eating Vegan Food: Made Easy There is an estimated one million people in the United States who identify as vegan. However, not many people know what veganism is, or what meals are strictly vegan. The following blog is a run-down of general information about veganism, the challenges, and the solutions to those challenges. What is Veganism? Veganism is a way of life in which one strives to exclude all forms of exploitation or cruelty to animals. This includes any food, clothing, or other materials that are a result of extracting resources from a living animal. History The term “vegan” was coined in 1944 by Donald Watson of the Vegetarian Society. Though there had been a society on the lives...
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Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so it's no wonder that the food you fuel your body with will have an impact on your skin. Those who are suffering from conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis may find that changing their diet to a plant-based one could help clear up their skin conditions (as well as helping them overcome a host of other health concerns, as well!). If you've been struggling with your skin, it's time to explore your options and see if a change in your diet could create a positive change in your skin. Why Does What You Eat Affect Your Skin? The truth is we're not entirely sure, but there certainly seems to be...
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Many people start a plant-based diet out of concern for their health. Maybe their doctor has told them they are at risk of heart disease or diabetes and they want to make a lifestyle change. Or perhaps they are making the switch to a plant-based diet because they want to decrease their carbon footprint on the planet or they have deep concerns about the welfare of animals. Whatever the reasons, making the change to a plant-based diet for the first time can be a daunting task. You might not be sure about where to start, what to eat, or how to successfully make the transition. We're here to help! PurePlant is a plant-based meal delivery service, so we have a...
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Those who follow a plant-based diet are subject to a lot of questions from their family and friends. You might have heard some of them yourself, such as "Don't you miss meat?" or "Aren't all the meals boring?" The answer to both of these is no, by the way. But there probably isn't a more common concerned question than this one: "How do you get enough protein?" There is a common misconception that the best and only way to get enough protein in your diet is by consuming meat. The recommended amount of protein is 0.36 grams per pound of weight. So, if you are a 150-pound female, you'll want to get around 54 grams of protein in your diet...
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