The answer varies from person to person. Some individuals may be able to tolerate smaller amounts of dairy without experiencing symptoms, while others may need to completely avoid all dairy products. I eat cheese, yogurt, and dishes with milk like mac ‘n cheese without a problem. However, a glass of milk or a scoop of…
A chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is a rich and delicious beverage made by blending together cacao powder, peanut butter, and banana with milk or a dairy-free alternative. Here's a basic recipe for a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie:
This recipe is perfect as a side holiday dish. The pomegranate vinaigrette adds a bit of sweetness without added sugars.
Simple, quick, and delicious vegan chocolate pudding to satisfy your sweet cravings.
There are so many plant-based milk alternatives I wasn’t able to write about in Part 1 so I’m giving you a breakdown of the remaining milk alternatives in Part 2: rice, cashew, hemp, flaxseed, and pea protein. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I’m not against drinking cow’s milk at all. It’s rich…
Have you noticed the numerous plant-based milk alternative brands on the grocery store shelves? There are so many different options to cow’s milk for consumers to buy compared to 5 years ago. Plant-based milk alternatives can also be made at home. Homemade versions are not fortified with nutrients like calcium, Vitamin B12, or Vitamin D.…
This is a no-bake nutritious snack that only takes 10 minutes to make. Peanut Butter Bliss Bites have 5 delicious ingredients destined to please the sweetest tooth. Packed with protein and carbs it’s the ideal pick me up snack or pre/post workout snack. Just 2 peanut butter bliss bites are less than 200 calories!
Purple cabbage also is known as red cabbage brightens up any meal. Just look at that color! It contains a type of group of phytochemicals or compounds found in plant foods with disease-fighting properties known as polyphenols. What’s so important about polyphenols? Polyphenols may offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. In other words, it’s…
During the colder months, I like to eat soups. All types of soups. Soups are hearty, filling, and can be a starter before a meal or the main entree. Lentils are a part of the legume family, high in folate, manganese, protein, and fiber, High fiber foods may reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart…
I call this dessert a crumble instead of a pie because it doesn’t have a crust so it’s a simple, quick, and healthy treat for the holidays. This recipe is loaded with high fiber foods: apples, dried cranberries, and nuts. High fiber foods may help reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.…
