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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

Sometimes you meet people on Bumble and never date

Sometimes you meet people on Bumble and never date but stay besties for a year and just exchange recipes. 😆 Enter: carrot soup from my friend Matt, made vegan with a taco soup vibe by me. 👌 In a large pot, saute: 🔸️1 tsp minced garlic
🔸️3 stalks diced celery
🔸️2 bags organic shredded carrots
🔸️Cashew cream: blend 1 cup raw cashews + 1 cup veg broth
🔸️Remaining 3 cups veg broth
🔸️1-2 tbsp taco seasoning
🔸️1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
🔸️1/2 can tomato sauce In a separate pan, brown 1 pkg @beyondmeat ground veg beef and then add it to your soup. Let everything cook for 20-30 min until soft and meldy. I topped with @daiyafoods mozzarella, avocado, and tortilla strips. #vegan #veganfood #vegansofig #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantbaseddietitian #tacosoup #tuesdayeats #recipe #carrotsoup #homemade #eatmoreplants #tacotuesday #kidfood

Pizza burgers. 🍕 In a food processor: 🔸️

Pizza burgers. 🍕 In a food processor: 🔸️1 can chickpeas, drained
🔸️1/4 cup fresh parsley
🔸️1 tbsp Italian seasoning
🔸️1/3 cup sundried tomatoes
🔸️1/4 cup marinara sauce
🔸️2 cloves minced garlic
🔸️2 tbsp avocado oil
🔸️1 cup bread crumbs Mold into patties. Grill in cast iron press. Top with avocado, veg cheese, marinara. #vegan #veganfood #vegansofig #whatveganseat #pizza #pizzaburger #burgers #homemade #weekendvibes #sundayfood #recipe #plantbaseddietitian #plantbased #wfpb #healthyeats

Going plant based may seem like a totally overwhel

Going plant based may seem like a totally overwhelming feat, but it's really just a series of steps. Look at your current diet, identify area where you can make changes, and start in one place. For example: milk! 🥛 While western culture has engraved in us the idea that we need dairy products for skeletal health (hello Got Milk? ads of the 90s), this is simply not the case. While dairy is one way to get calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients for bone health, it's not the only -- or the best -- place to get these. Calcium can be found in dark leafy greens, fortified OJ, legumes, tofu, and fortified plant milk. 🍊🥬 There are so many plant milks on the market today. And the best part is that you can use them anywhere you're used to using cow's milk. For toddlers and young kids, I recommend fortified unsweetened soy or pea milk. These are nutritionally similar to dairy in that they provide the protein, fat, and calcium kids need for growth. 💪 Otherwise, here are some of my other favorite ways to use plant milks: 🔸️ Full fat oat: coffee and tea
🔸️ Cashew, almond: waffles/pancakes, muffins, smoothies
🔸️ Soy: soup, sauces, baked goods, cereal/oatmeal, smoothies What are some places you can try substituting plant milk in place of dairy? #vegan #veganfood #nondairy #dairyfree #plantbasedmilk #soymilk #goveg #plantbaseddietitian #rdsofinsta #calcium #gotmilk #ditchdairy #eatmoreplants #plantprotein

Watch out, unpopular opinions here. ⬇️ For th

Watch out, unpopular opinions here. ⬇️ For the overwhelming majority: Diets don't work. Kids don't need "kid food" to the tune of chicken nuggets and hot dogs in order to eat. Carbs are not the enemy. You don't need more protein. Your body doesn't need to look like anyone else's to be the healthiest version of you. Vegetables are not just a side dish. Calories don't need to be counted. Your weight does not define you. Fat doesn't make you fat. Diet products do not make a meal. Your doctor, chiropractor, naturopath, psychic, mom group, and crossfit instructor are not nutrition experts. The paleo diet today is not what cave man actually ate. Eating that one "superfood" will not fix all your health problems. There is no magic supplement. You don't need cow's milk for your bones. Celery juice is not the answer. It's not about willpower. Given the right environment, your body knows how to "detox" itself just fine without that cleanse. It's not normal for adults to go days without pooping. You need more fiber. Plant based doesn't mean eating "rabbit food". Feeding yourself and your family well should not be the bane of your existence. Food is meant to be enjoyed. Your body is meant to be loved. Your health is meant to thrive. Without all the obstacles we put in our own way. 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 #truthbomb #plantbaseddietitian #eatmoreplants #healthfacts #westernculture #dietculture #nutrition #facts #howtobehealthy #livelongandprosper #plantbaseddiet #vegansofig #whatveganseat #dietfood #nutritiontips #healthylife #foodlove #bodypositivity #faddiet #healthyhabits #paleodiet #ketodiet #dairyfree #superfoods

What do you make when you have leftovers to use up

What do you make when you have leftovers to use up? In my house, it's pizza. Tonight, not only were the toppings a mix of opened containers and leftover dinner ingredients, so was the dough. Dough- combo of all purpose flour, homemade oat flour, white rice flour, and vital wheat gluten. Lots of Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder. Toppings- canned artichoke hearts, marinara sauce, leftover garlic potatoes, arugula, baby spinach, homemade cashew cheese sauce, vegan mozzarella shreds Side of smoothies- frozen berries and pineapple, banana, soy milk, OJ, flax seed, canned coconut milk #vegan #plantbased #pizzanight
#homemadepizza
#weeknightdinner #monday #vegansofig #plantpowered #plantbaseddietitian #eatmoreplants #leftovers #momsofig #cookingwithkids #cashewcheese

Plant based eating can look drastically different

Plant based eating can look drastically different between households. 🌱 So much of what our diet looks like depends on life circumstances, even within diet "niches". Case in point: I'm a working single mom of little kids. I know a lot and I'm also tired a lot. (Anyone else? 🤣) We eat a combination of whole, homemade, and processed or packaged veg foods. The ratio depends on the season of life, the day, time of day, my mood... a lot of things. I honestly don't care what you eat- I care that YOU care what you eat. And that you're feeding your family to the best of your ability given your own circumstances. I also care that we have more conversations about why food choices matter and share ideas between one another. This requires sharing evidence based knowledge, having an open mind, and practicing mutual respect. I recognize that sometimes messages around plant based living are covered up by judgment or elitism, often from the loudest voices. It can give off the message that plant based living can only look one way or is only for certain people. Please don't listen to that. There's so much more to this lifestyle and it's a really kind, nurturing community. We're all doing the best we can given our circumstances. ❤ #vegansofig #plantbased #plantbaseddietitian #plantpowered #eatmoreplants #wfpb #whatveganseat #plantbasedkids #plantbasedfamily

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