Category: Plant Based
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Are Canned Beans Healthy? What You Need to Know About Additives (+ My High-Protein Bean Pot Recipe!)
Plant-forward • High-fibre • Cozy & budget friendly National Bean Day seemed like the perfect day to share this. When you’re working toward better health, weight loss, or simply eating more whole foods, you’ve probably found yourself scanning ingredient labels a little more closely. And if you’ve ever looked at a can of beans and…
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Blueberry Chia “Pudding-Jam” (2 Ways)
A lightly sweet, spoonable blueberry topping for crepes, Greek yogurt, oatmeal, toast… basically anything that needs a little “dessert vibes.” This is one of my favorite make-ahead fridge staples because it takes 10 minutes, tastes like a treat, and you can use it all week (and my granddaughter loves it in sourdough crepes!) Below are two versions:…
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Homemade Protein Muesli Mix (My Go-To Make-Ahead Breakfast)
High protein, high fiber, and ready in under 60 seconds — no soaking required. If there’s one thing that keeps me on track with my health and weight-loss goals, it’s having fast, easy meals ready to go. I’m all about simple systems, not perfection — especially first thing in the morning when I’m juggling dogs, content, and…
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High-Protein Veggie Lentil Pasta Sauce (Easy, Delicious, & 33g Protein Meal!)
You know those nights when you just start cleaning out the fridge and throwing things into a pot… and somehow it turns into something amazing?That’s exactly how this recipe happened. I had veggies that needed using, an open block of tofu, and some sauces I wanted to finish — so I tossed everything together, added…
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The Best Crunchy Toppers for High-Protein Salads (Soybeans vs Walnuts vs Pecans vs Pumpkin Seeds)
If you’re anything like me, a salad just isn’t complete without a little crunch.But not all crunchy toppings are created equal—especially when you’re aiming for high protein, balanced fats, calorie deficit and ingredients that support women’s health over 40. Today we’re comparing four delicious options you may already have in your pantry: ✔ Dry-roasted soybeans✔ Walnuts✔…
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Freekeh: The High-Protein, High-Fiber Grain You Need in Your Plant-Based Kitchen
(Plus: A Budha Bowl and 2 Breakfast Recipes) If you’ve been looking for a new whole grain that’s hearty, satisfying, and packed with nutrients to support midlife energy and metabolism—say hello to freekeh. Most people know quinoa as the high-protein grain, but freekeh deserves just as much hype. It’s one of the oldest cultivated grains in the…
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Decadent High-Protein Chocolate Parfait (Plant-Based & So Satisfying)
Perfect for National Parfait Day & Vegan Month! If there’s one thing I love about eating healthy, it’s how simple foods can feel luxurious with just a little layering magic. And since November 25 is National Parfait Day, it felt like the perfect time to share one of my favourite plant-based, high-protein parfaits. This one tastes like dessert… but…
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Slow Cooker Lentil & Quinoa Sloppy Joes (Plant-Based + High Protein)
There’s something so satisfying about a cozy, saucy, savoury Sloppy Joe… especially one that’s packed with plant-powered protein and fibre. This week for Meatless Monday, I adapted a Simply Quinoa recipe and turned it into a hearty slow-cooker version using red lentils, quinoa, and loads of veggies. It starts soupy (red lentils always do), but it thickens…
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A Cozy, Whole-Food Version of My Beloved Johnny’s Potato Soup Mix
Healthy Life, Simple Style I used to love the Johnny’s Potato Soup mix from Costco.If I’m being honest? I still do. It’s fast, it’s tasty, and it’s the perfect “dump, stir, done” soup when you’re cold or tired. But over the past couple of years, I’ve been trying to eat as many whole, unprocessed foods as I can —…
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My Toxic Trait?
Trying to Make Everything as Nutritious as Possible… And One Way I Do That Is by Adding Greens to Everything We all have our quirks… and mine?My toxic trait is trying to make absolutely everything as nutritious as possible. 😅Smoothies? Add greens.Pasta? Add greens.Eggs? Yep… add greens.Burritos? Always greens.Soup? Greens.Salads? Even more greens. But truthfully?It’s one of the simplest habits that’s…