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a voice for the plant-based community.

I’m a writer, educator, and mama on a mission to make plant-based living a feasible, sustainable, and wildly fulfilling option for all.

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I recently learned how to start asking for help.

I recently learned how to start asking for help. For most of my life, I've managed difficult times by putting my head down and just plowing through on my own with the understanding that it can't be like this forever, right? After all, there's always someone who has it harder than you and you don't want to take potential help away from someone who really needs it. But here's the thing. Asking for help isn't just for people who received a life threatening medical diagnosis, or who just lost a loved one, or who just had a traumatic birth experience. Just like I've learned that seeking trauma therapy isn't just for people with PTSD from actual combat or rape or something else horrific and unimaginable. Help and support are for people who need help and support. At the end of the day it doesn't matter why. Because the truth is that people like to help each other. Helping is as human as suffering is. And sometimes when you start asking for help, generous people make sure you're fed and acknowledged and prayed for. Like this amazing homemade minestrone soup a complete stranger made for us tonight, with basil picked from her garden and a side of applesauce from scratch. What's something you can ask for help with, or someone you can offer help to? No guilt, no scale of comparison- just humans helping humans and reminding each other of the good there still is in the world. #humankind
#wfpb #helpingothers #friendship #minestrone #veganfood #whatveganseat #motherhoodunplugged #weeknightdinner #eatyourveggies #goveg #compassion

First bachelorette meal in the new place but make

First bachelorette meal in the new place but make it extra bougie #avocado #avocadotoast #veganfood #government #whatveganseat #plantbaseddietitian #wfpb #veganrd #plantbasednutrition #tofurecipe

Literally zero idea what to make for dinner last n

Literally zero idea what to make for dinner last night while children were screaming and dog was having a massive puppy attack. But this took less than 10 min to throw together and was eaten by all. So hellooooo new regular menu item: Cauliflower tofu tacos! 🌮 In a skillet:
🔸️1/2 package extra firm tofu, crumbled
🔸️1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
🔸️1/2 packet mild taco seasoning
🔸️ veg cheddar shreds
🔸️1 tsp minced garlic
🔸️1 tbsp olive oil Topped with avocado and salsa. ✌ #taconight #vegansofig #veganfood #plantbaseddietitian #whatveganseat #motherhoodunplugged #momsofig #parenthood #dietitianapproved #weeknightdinner #easymeals #plantbasedrecipes #goveg #taco #plantprotein #tofurecipes

Took Thing 1 and Thing 2 tipi camping this past we

Took Thing 1 and Thing 2 tipi camping this past weekend. I'm not a camper but I tried for them because they deserve the chance to form their own opinions about things I don't necessarily like. We did all the things. Cooked @fieldroast hotdogs, veg baked beans, and S'mores on the fire (that I built thank you very much 💁‍♀️), played games in the dirt, and hiked around the lake. Set up our sleeping bags and lanterns and went home at 11pm due to several enormous spider incidents. 😅 But I'd like it to be known that it wasn't my idea to leave. Between Thing 1 swearing there was a ghost in the ceiling and both of them screaming about spiders, they asked to go home- and I wasn't going to argue with that. 🙃 #vegansofig #plantbased #plantbaseddietitian #plantprotein #motherhoodunplugged #momsofig #singlemomlife #camping #campfire

For anyone who thinks going veg means you have to

For anyone who thinks going veg means you have to give up all your favorite dairy and egg products: You don't. 😘 @silk
@violife_foods
@justegg
@foragerproject
@daiyafoods
@earthbalance #crueltyfree #vegansofig #vegan #veganfood #plantbaseddietitian #plantbased #dairyfree #goveg #plantbasednutrition #whatveganseat

It's World Breastfeeding Week. 🤱 While this we

It's World Breastfeeding Week. 🤱 While this week can be triggering for many women, it's also a week to celebrate and look back on all sorts of experiences. So rather than spout off benefits, let's talk truths. Breastfeeding can be beautiful and traumatic, and everything in between. I was fortunate enough to breastfeed both of my children for around 14 months. But before I get a gold star for effort, I have to say: I didn't love breastfeeding and it was never an easy feat. In fact, with Thing 1 I took some bad advice in the hospital and began pumping immediately- every 2 hours around the clock - because he had a poor latch. I spoke with multiple lactation specialists, nurses, and even fellow dietitians but unfortunately this only fueled the panic of not being able to "just get it." And while eventually he got the hang of it, I was left with plugged ducts, an oversupply, even less sleep, and an anxiety hangover. There was SO MUCH breast milk in my freezer that I ended up learning all about the blessings of milk donation when we were finally done. Through both hospital-based and private donation (see note in photo), I gave away over TEN GALLONS of milk to local babes in need in 2016. Thankfully, Thing 2 was a faster adjustment. But it wasn't without its own challenges, including immense exhaustion and self doubt. But I wouldn't change either experience. Because: 🔸️It wasn't until I nursed my first child that I finally completely understood why dairy is such a cruel industry. 🐄 🔸️I had no idea how incredible the milk donation community is- to give and receive. 🍼 🔸️It bonded me with my babies in a unique way that I'll never forget. 👶 🔸️I learned a lot about patience, trusting my body, and how fucking powerful mothers are.💪 Whatever your experience has been with breastfeeding - congrats, mama. And if you formula fed - equal congrats. All that shit is hard and you're a badass. 🙌 And if you're in the trenches right now, hear me when I say that eventually you do get to reclaim your boobs and trash the pump. 😏 #worldbreastfeedingweek #fedisbest #breastfeeding #breastfedbaby #newborn #motherhoodunplugged #momsofig #parenthood #milkdonation

Breakfast for dinner, always my fallback. Wednesd

Breakfast for dinner, always my fallback. Wednesday night #plantbasedeats: 🔸️sweet potato oat waffles by @whitneyerd + bananas, walnuts, maple syrup
🔸️veg breakfast sausages by @beyondmeat
🔸️green smoothies- kale, spinach, pineapple, mango, OJ, soy milk #vegan #veganfood #vegansofig #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantbaseddietitian #plantprotein #plantpowered #breakfastfordinner #breakfastofchampions #sweetpotato #waffles #greensmoothie #drinkyourgreens #eatmoreplants #goveg #weeknightmeals

Having a warm family kitchen table for meals is a

Having a warm family kitchen table for meals is a huge deal for me. For a long time this was associated with bad memories, so not surprisingly it wasn't a priority for me to get one when I became single and was essentially starting over. But today (after lots of therapy and self work)... our little family has a central place! It's solid and weathered and worn from a previous family and just what we need. Years of love built in with lots of miles left to go. And maybe a new paint job eventually! 💜 I hope this is the start of many years of sharing meals, peaks, and valleys for us. #familytable #familymeals #momsofig #parenthood #apartmentlife #singlemom #peaksandvalleys #highsandlows #kitchentable #motherhoodunplugged

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