I recently did a TV segment on The Daily Flash national show with Veggies Made Great because as their name states, they really do make them taste great! You can view the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V53-FRr9VYQHere are a few things I LOVE about this brand:• Only 1 in 10 Americans eat the daily recommended amount of vegetables. • With Veggies Made Great , Veggies come first – they’re the first and primary ingredient!• The entire line is Gluten free, made with clean/simple ingredients, soy free, peanut/tree nut free, vegetarian• The frittatas and muffins are […]
Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats
That’s right – chocolate at breakfast! These oats are made using cottage cheese and chia seeds to provide a boost of protein and fiber. A high-protein breakfast will keep you fill and fueled throughout the morning, preventing mid-day snacking or mindless eating. Protein has never tasted so sweet!
Fueled by Plants
“Aren’t you tired all the time? Is that safe? How do you have enough energy to work out? So like, where do you get your protein?” If I had a nickel for every time somebody asked me the protein question…I could solve world hunger.
Being vegan, a lot of people openly express their concerns about whether I’m getting enough nutrients. Believe it or not, there is not one nutrient that comes from an animal that you can’t get from plants. They provide us with everything we need and more.
In terms of energy, I have tons […]
Beans, Beans, They’re Good for Your Heart…
The more research I’ve done on this hidden gem of a food [beans], the more I’ve discovered all that they do for not only heart health, but our bodies as a whole.
That’s right, the good ol’ bean song rings true, people! Beans are an understated dietary necessity that I have particularly increased my consumption of since switching to a vegan lifestyle. But I must say, I wish I had started my bean obsession earlier, even before the vegan takeover. The more research I’ve done on this hidden gem of a food, the more I’ve […]