When lunch comes together in 15 minutes, I’m a happy camper. Even when healthy eating is a priority, it can easily slip away if you don’t have a lot of time! This is one of those easy healthy lunch ideas that are full of flavor and won't take you long to put together, at all! The ingredients are tangy and crunchy and make a sandwich that you’ll crave and want to eat again and again. It's one of my favorites! And, it's plant-based and vegan. Bonus. Because when I'm hungry, I want ...
Easy, Healthy Lunch: Chickpea Salad
When I was a kid, my Mom would make killer tuna salad, chicken salad, and egg salad. All three had a refreshing celery-crunch, tangy creaminess, and a salty kick at the end. We would mostly enjoy it on warm crispy toast. Occasionally we’d eat it on crackers and sometimes just plain out-of-the-bowl with a fork. Introducing healthy, chickpea salad! Since re-created this type of salad without the use of tuna, chicken, or eggs, I have fallen in love with them even more than those others! Just ...
The Story That Led Me To A Plant-Based Diet
I didn’t grow up in a healthy house. My parents didn’t exercise. They were smokers, and I never heard any conversations about living an “active lifestyle”. It was the 70’s and 80's. We ate macaroni & cheese, roast beef, hamburger, and hot dogs. I ate Cap'n Crunch for breakfast. It was delicious, and I didn't know of any other way to do it. I ate fast food during High School and sometimes lunch even consisted of chocolate donuts. There may have been a lack of healthy behavior, but there ...
Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Beginners
Are you a newbie to a plant-based diet? Here are some beginner easy-to-make recipes! When I began a plant-based diet, I felt very intimated by some of the lengthy recipes I found out there. They looked delicious in the pictures, but seemed a little “advanced” for me and somewhat complicated. Some of them even listed ingredients that I never heard of! But, I really wanted to get started with plant-based eating, and I needed a place to start. That's where these simple vegan recipes ...
Three Easy Overnight Oats Recipes
I love overnight oats! Toss everything together in 5 minutes, throw them in the fridge, and be excited for the next morning! They're the easiest way to set yourself up with a healthy breakfast. And, they're especially fast in the morning - when you need them to be. Bonus: they're delicious, and sometimes feel a little dessert-like. In the morning, top your oats with sliced bananas, cinnamon, fresh berries, and nuts and you're good to go. https://youtu.be/pjhdohrun8w Banana Overnight ...
Here’s an Organic Wine Company That’s Making a Difference
I’ve had a few “now more than ever” thoughts enter my mind this year. Now more than ever, I care about my immune system. Now more than ever, I’m reaching out to the people I love and am staying connected. Now more than ever, I want to celebrate the joyful things in life! And, now more than ever, I care about what goes into my body. I recently discovered this organic wine company, and want to tell you all about them! I’m so grateful for companies like Scout & Cellar, who are really creating ...
Dairy-Free Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
It’s time to make some fun treats, and those treats are vegan plant-based cupcakes! Changing my diet a few years ago meant that I needed to shift some things in the recipes I made when it came time to celebrate. I still love to celebrate and I just needed to make my treats in a slightly different way. I just needed to remove the butter, milk, or eggs. Luckily, there isn't a sacrifice of flavor or yumminess when it comes to making dairy-free, vegan, plant-based cupcakes! These ...
Vegan Alfredo with Fresh Herbs
If you’re hesitant that committing to a plant-based diet means no more creamy, delicious, saucy pasta, don’t fret! There are ways, my friends. There are ways. This Vegan Alfredo is one of those ways. When I first switched to a plant-based diet, I was worried that I’d really miss out on all my old favorites. I’d get sad thinking that I would never eat them again. But, I can say now, four years later, I don’t miss them! But that's all because of recipes like this one! From the beginning, ...
5 of the Best Delicious Healthy Smoothies
Healthy Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to eat your veggies! And, to do it quickly. When I first switched to a healthy plant-based diet, smoothies were my first move. Why? Because it truly is one of the simplest ways to get more veggies and fruits into your diet. And, we love simple. Especially when getting started with a vegan diet - not exactly sure what your new routine will be! You can really make your healthy smoothies yummy, even the green ones. With just a few ...
Vegan Eats in Aspen: A Local’s Guide
The mountains are such a healthy place to be with abundant fresh air and bounds of outdoor activities. And Aspen, Colorado is a very healthy place to eat with many vegan-vegetarian options! When you're ready to replenish your energy with a green smoothie or fresh vegan or vegetarian meal, will you be able to find one at one of the restaurants in Aspen? The answer is YES! I’ve rounded up my go-to collection of vegan and vegetarian delights for you in Aspen, Colorado. So, if you’re on your ...
5 Healthy Breakfasts that are Easy and Delicious
We expect a lot out of our days, don't we? We want energetic and productive days! Having more energy is amazing, and I'm here to tell you that if you eat healthy breakfasts, it will make a big difference! And, if these weren't so delicious, trust me, I wouldn't be talking about them. Here are some quick delicious, healthy breakfasts that are vegan. These will keep you on your game! And, they're EASY! Overnight Oats These are so easy that you'll say “where have overnight oats been my ...
5 of the Best Healthy Places to Eat in Key West
Oh, the vegan food you'll eat in Key West! I love to research vegan restaurants before traveling to a new destination. Especially, since I eat a mostly plant-based diet! This way, I have an idea of what to look forward to, and I know there are some wonderful culinary adventures ahead! I was pleasantly surprised that every restaurant I had on my list blew away my expectations. I love to try local vegan favorites and make my trip a mix of healthy eating and sampling the yummy (key lime pie) ...