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Healthy Eating at an Event
1d
Eat the salmon or grilled chicken at events along with a side of veggies. Skip the bread or other...
Eat the salmon or grilled chicken at events along with a side of veggies. Skip the bread or other starchy foods. The more meat you eat the fuller you will feel.
A toaster waffle makeover!
6mo
Ditch the butter and syrup and try this version, which is far lower in sugar and saturated fat bu...
Ditch the butter and syrup and try this version, which is far lower in sugar and saturated fat but higher in fiber and healthy fat. And you'll be satisfied with only one waffle! Just toast up a who...
  • salleya This is very doable! Love the alternative also! You are making breakfast a bit easier for me and that is just what i need. THANK YOU
  • johnathanlhuntgmailcom I am a huge peanut butter fan. This will be great for my son because he loves waffles as well. My wife and I will eat this with toast instead. I'm guessing whole grain is the way to go there too?
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Sunday night leftover-makeover
5mo
What to do with leftover shredded cabbage, the last of the season's cherry tomatoes from the gard...
What to do with leftover shredded cabbage, the last of the season's cherry tomatoes from the garden, and a leftover half of a red onion? Cook up a cup of quinoa, add a can of rinsed chickpeas, a ha...
A quick and simple way to enjoy lentils
11mo
Eating more beans and lentils is a wonderful way to get more fiber and nutrients. A lentil salad ...
Eating more beans and lentils is a wonderful way to get more fiber and nutrients. A lentil salad is one of the easiest, fastest, and most delicious ways to enjoy lentils. Here's the recipe:
- Boil ...
A common challenge: Eating plant based on vacation... I've turned that into a fun opportunity rather than a challenge -
1yr
I look forward to finding and trying plant based friendly eateries everywhere we travel. Our fami...
I look forward to finding and trying plant based friendly eateries everywhere we travel. Our family favorite in Chicago: Kale My Name! Our boys ask for it anytime we're headed to or through Chicago...
  • DietIDdietitian That's awesome! I agree it's fun -- one resource I find particularly helpful is HappyCow -- you can look up vegan, vegetarian, veg-friendly restaurants, and natural food stores by area at...
  • Shey La aplicación happy cow es buenísima yo también la he usado incluso cuando estaba de visita en P.R.
No time to cook dinner tonight! Here's what I made in 5 minutes flat.
1yr
A power bowl! I quickly sliced and sauteed half a green pepper, half a red pepper, and a half a r...
A power bowl! I quickly sliced and sauteed half a green pepper, half a red pepper, and a half a red onion while filling the bowl with leftover quinoa, cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, and a blob of h...
  • reneeeats Love this! We do this often. I keep steamed lentils from TJ’s on hand for this reason
  • DianaO love this! We sometimes do stacks of grilled red pepper, mushrooms, and tomato with hummus in between each layer -- all over a bed of greens - delicious and SO easy!
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Demystifying Hummus
1yr
These are the only 4 ingredients you need to make fresh hummus. A blender, food processor, or imm...
These are the only 4 ingredients you need to make fresh hummus. A blender, food processor, or immersion blender takes care of the rest! Most people also add salt to taste and a bit of olive oil for...
I conquered the The Distraction-free Meal a Day Challenge - 7 days!
12mo
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If you can swing it, a food processor makes all the difference!
1yr
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals t...
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals to feed everyone. We try to eat plant-based as much as possible - so as the boys got older, I investe...
  • reneeeats Really thinking about investing this now that my son has discovered his love for “bean” macaroni and cheese. These bean-based sauces require a better blender/processor than what I have.
  • DianaO Reneeeats, you should do it! well worth the investment!
Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
1yr
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredient...
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
  • DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
  • reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.