I discovered how amazing Asian grocery stores can be when my Japanese brother-in-law introduced us to our first one over 25 years ago. Why are they so amazing? Because they are as fresh and cheap as you can find. I will admit, it can be a little overwhelming to step into a place that is […]
Tips & Suggestions
Frying Without Oil – French Fries, Tempura, & Burgers
I used to eat a lot of crispy fried foods before I regained my health, and that is one thing I sometimes missed after switching to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. I thought the days of crunchy French fries, Jo Jo potatoes, and tempura were over. Thankfully, I found out that I was wrong. Recently, […]
10 Simple & Healthy Plant-Based Recipes in 20-Minutes or Less
Ask just about anyone that has witnessed a family member/friend/co-worker’s health transformation–or they’ve seen documentaries like Forks Over Knives, Food Choices, and Eating You Alive—what keeps them from switching to a plant-based diet, and one of the most common answers is going to be, “I just don’t have time to cook all those complicated recipes.” […]
Coffee Replacement Options for the Plant-Based Lifestyle
It’s a hot topic question–Is coffee okay when following a healthy, plant-based lifestyle? Obviously, coffee comes from a plant, but whether it benefits our health is an important consideration. The medical research community is constantly reevaluating whether coffee is harmless, harmful, or helpful. Dr. Neal Barnard states, “We do not restrict coffee or other caffeinated beverages either. […]
How We Lost Weight with a 7-Day ‘Mixed Mary’s Mini’ Diet
We lost weight–nine pounds in 7 days–on a Mixed Mary McDougall’s Mini Diet, and it wasn’t nearly as difficult as we thought it would be. My husband’s weight loss was 6.5 lbs. and mine was 2.5 lbs. (in the first 7 days, and has continued to drop since then). We began our plant-based journey over […]
