Understanding calorie density is a powerful tool for making informed food choices that can support our well-being and overall health. By prioritizing foods with lower calorie density, like fresh fruits and vegetables, we can feel satisfied while managing our weight effectively. Incorporating nutrient-dense whole food plant-based options, such as whole grains, potatoes, and beans, can keep us feeling full and provide vital nutrients. By being mindful of calorie density, we can take control of our health, nourish our bodies, and make choices that benefit our overall well-being.
Category: Whole Food Plant Based
Why You Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Plant-Based Nutrition and How to Get Started
In promoting plant-based nutrition, the lack of emphasis on it in medical education is apparent. Although change is happening, taking control of one’s health by embracing plant-based nutrition is a faster option. Busting myths and transitioning gradually to plant-based is one option to start a plant-based journey using 3 simple strategies.
The Impossible Question
As an animal lover and especially as a mom, I have been asked countless times what my favorite animal is. Every time, I find it impossible to choose just one out of the vast kingdom that fascinates me.
Pardon Me, Could You Please Pass the Relish Tray?
What snack would you eat right now? is today’s #Bloganuary daily prompt. If you do not mind, could you please pass the relish tray? I like to get some carrots into my day, but why stop there? Add some celery, beets, and olives for an antioxidant boost. A little hummus for dipping and you’ll have…
Want Protein? Try Sweet Potatoes With Kale and Black-Eyed Peas
Got protein? Even though we don’t need to be so fixated on protein, our bodies do need it to perform at their best.
I love this dish because it is fast and easy. I peel and dice the sweet potatoes, chop some kale, scrounge up some frozen or canned black-eyed peas, and voila!
Taco Bout Awesome! All the flavor without the meat
These plant-based awesome tacos are quick and easy to make. Taco bout awesome! The whole family will gobble them up.
Start the Day with an Orange Date Smoothie
The citrusy goodness of this Orange Date Smoothie is sure to get your morning off to a sunny start.
Finally a Butternut Squash Soup the Whole Family Will Love
Butternut squash soup is a simple soup which makes it one the whole family will love (for those that are looking for a bit more spice let them add a dash of curry to their bowl).
Welcome in National Soup Month 2022 with Welcome Soup
Another year, another January, another National Soup Month. I can’t think of a better soup to celebrate the new year with than Welcome Soup, otherwise known as Everything Soup. This soup is hearty and cozy on winter January days in Ohio.
Don't Wait Another Day Change Inside 