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Gift Ideas
Healthy gift ideas might sound too wholesome, but the fun of gift-giving (and receiving) is to choose things that someone…
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Sundried Tomato Loaf
Makes: 1 loaf, about 10 small-ish slices. Prep Time: 30 min. Cook Time: 45 min. Ingredients 1/2 cup green or…
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Portobello Steaks
Makes: as many servings as you want. Prep Time: 3 min. Cook Time: 30-45 min. These make the perfect main…
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Eggplant Moussaka
Makes: 6 servings. Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 45 min. Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 large eggplant, sliced…
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Savory Loaf
Note: The video is for the same recipe, but in the form of meatballs, so you can see how to…
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Quinoa Lavender Cookies
Click through to download video Download a PDF of the recipe Prep time: 35 min (or 10 if quinoa is…
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Healthy Weight Loss
Success Without The ‘Diet’ Here’s what’s inside: How to use portion sizes to lose weight How foods affect your metabolism…
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Transition Guide
To Healthy Plant-Based Eating Here’s what’s inside: 3 crucial healthy eating habits My best transition tips How to make food…
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Finding Motivation
Make Healthy Eating Fun Here’s what’s inside: Healthy eating – not a ‘diet’ Dealing with cravings Healthy swaps for specific…
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Nutrition Guide
For Plant-Based Eaters Here’s what’s inside: Balance and plant food groups Balanced nutrition for vegans Supplements Impact of different cooking…
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Healthy Kitchen Tips
How To Set Up, Save Time And Save Money Here’s what’s inside: Saving time in the kitchen Saving money on…
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Healthy Holiday Survival Guide
Festive Vegan Menu & Recipes Here’s what’s inside: Full veganized traditional holiday menu 30 Recipes for mains, sides and desserts…
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Dealing With Social Situations
Social situations can make eating healthy vegan or vegetarian food difficult. I find it a bit sad that eating healthy…
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Importance of Exercise
Although a healthy diet is essential for creating health in your body and losing weight, exercise and being physically active…
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Simple Cleanse
There are tons of cleanses and fasts out there that people use to try to lose weight quickly. Some of…
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Emotional Eating
The most common factor preventing weight loss is emotional eating. I know that learning about emotional eating isn’t all that…
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How Foods Affect Metabolism
There are some famous diet plans out there that base their premise on being low carb, low fat or high…
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Calories & Portion Sizes
A calorie is a measure of energy. Your body needs a certain amount of energy (calories) to do its jobs…
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Healthy Weight Loss
Are you overweight or do you know someone who is? Being overweight can be one of the toughest things to…
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Equipping Your Kitchen
Healthy eating doesn’t require any special equipment, but there are some things I use on a regular basis and have…
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Reading Labels
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/reading-labels.mp3 My strategy for buying food is pretty simple. I stick to whole foods for the most part. That…
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Ingredients Glossary
Download a PDF Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/weird-ingredients.mp3 I try to keep the grocery list for my meal plans pretty straightforward, and stick mainly to stuff you can find in most major grocery stores. I also try really hard to keep the ingredient list as short as possible so that you don’t have to search out too many
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Saving Time In The Kitchen
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/saving-time-in-the-kitchen.mp3 I know it can be hard finding the time to make meals. We’re all busy, and cooking often…
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Saving Money on Food
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/saving-money-on-food.mp3 I’ve noticed a big difference in my grocery bill since I started eating healthier, and since I started…
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Preparing Ahead
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/preparing-ahead.mp3 A little bit of advanced planning and having food prepared ahead of time can make meals so much…
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Cooking For A Mixed House
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/mixed-house.mp3 If you’re trying to eat healthier and/or plant-based but the other people in your house aren’t interested, it…
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Cooking For One
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/cooking-for-one.mp3 Cooking for one can be a lot more challenging than cooking for a big group. When I’m on…
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Substitutions
Click through to download video Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/substitutions.mp3 I’m pretty comfortable making substitutions for certain foods or seasonings in a recipe…
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Grocery Shopping
Click through to download video *mp4 Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Kitchen-Tips/grocery-shopping.mp3 Grocery shopping, and having a good grocery list, is key to sticking…
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Dealing With Cravings
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Motivation/dealing-with-cravings.mp3 Get the cravings cheat sheet, with ideas and recipes to replace the most common cravings: Download the PDF…
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Why Eat Plants?
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Motivation/why-eat-plants.mp3 What Does Vegetarian/Vegan Mean? The definitions of vegetarian and vegan diets are based on the various animal foods…
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Eating Out Guide
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Motivation/eating-out-guide.mp3 Eating out at restaurants and parties can be tough when you’re trying to stick to healthy eating. You…
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Supplements
Download a PDF Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Nutrition/supplements.mp3 The best source of your daily needs for nutrients is whole foods. Choosing locally grown organic produce, and eating a mostly whole food vegan diet plan is important to getting as many nutrients in their natural form as possible. Spend your money on quality foods first, but getting nutrients from
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Impact Of Cooking Methods
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Nutrition/impact-of-cooking-methods.mp3 A common topic of debate on nutrition is the effect of different cooking methods on vegetables, and which…
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Balanced Nutrition For Vegans
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Nutrition/balanced-nutrition-for-vegans.mp3 A vegan diet often gets criticized as being extreme and restrictive. Even if you look and feel incredibly…
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Balance And Food Groups
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Nutrition/balance-and-food-groups.mp3 I see balance as the ratio of the foods you eat from each food group. Plant food groups…
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Healthy Eating (Not a Diet)
Audio: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122999686/Audio/Motivation/healthy-eating-not-a-diet.mp3 Healthy eating is about being positive and excited about the healthy direction you’re taking – not about cutting…
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Creamy Squash Soup
Click through to download video *mp4 Video Transcription *PDF Grocery List and Class Prep Notes *PDF Prep time: 20 min.…
