Have you ever heard someone say, "I don't like vegetables and I don't eat them?" Yes, I am sure you have heard this statement at some time in your life. Before changing my diet to a plant-based diet, I didn't think much about people saying they don't like vegetables, because I thought it was okay and pretty much the norm. But now that I have changed my diet, learned … [Read more...] about Fruit and Vegetable Facts You Should Know
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Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?
Those of you who eat a plant-based diet, probably get asked, "Are you bored and what do you eat, if you are not eating meat?" No doubt some of you probably do get bored, I know I do. Boredom is certain to happen if you do the same thing over and over, but you want to keep things new and fresh. The only way to do that is that you be open-minded by trying new … [Read more...] about Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?
38 Super Foods I Always Purchase
I call these super foods, because they are super. Super good for your health. These are foods that are always in my house, some more than others, because I like to eat certain foods when they are in season. These foods are very healthy and packed with lots of goodness. I guess it depends on who you're asking. Let's not waste anymore time. Here's the list: Fruit … [Read more...] about 38 Super Foods I Always Purchase
Avoid Packing on the Pounds this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is within a few weeks and Christmas follows. It is a tradition to celebrate the holiday season with food. Enjoying good food, family and fun is one thing that everyone has in common during the holiday season. When I worked outside my home, I use to love this time of the year. I loved it because there would be lots of different foods … [Read more...] about Avoid Packing on the Pounds this Holiday Season
Mothers Can Help Their Kids Develop Taste For Veggies
Today our guest blogger is Dr. Jupitor Chakma. There is a saying: “habit is a second nature” and habits can be developed by doing it repeatedly. Hence the role of the mother in developing taste for different foods (especially vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy eating habits in children) is very important and should not be ignored. Mothers can help their children develop … [Read more...] about Mothers Can Help Their Kids Develop Taste For Veggies
4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Kale
I discovered kale when I started eating a plant-based diet. Until then, I thought of kale as a decorative non-edible green. Can you believe that? I find that when I tell people about kale they tell me they have never heard of it. That is because most people when they hear greens, they think of collards and turnips. I am a southern girl and I use to believe there were only … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Kale