The term “whole” in WFPB describes foods that are minimally processed. I eat mostly whole, unrefined, plant-based foods because the benefits of this type of healthy lifestyle are enormous: 1. It prevents and reverses disease.2. It helps with maintaining ideal weight and having more energy.3. It helps you live longer.
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Don’t Be Afraid of The Sun
Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D. It relieves depression and improves mental clarity. 🧠 Sunshine is the best medicine. The sun has been known as a healer for centuries. Production of Vitamin D from sensible sun exposure is key for overall health & well-being. The real danger is in the most popular sunscreens.Continue reading “Don’t Be Afraid of The Sun”
Forbidden Rice
𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮: Organic Forbidden Rice + Greens w/ Carrot—Sesame Dressing 🍚🥕🥬 Forbidden rice is a high-quality ancient grain once reserved only for the Emperor of China. It’s high in satiating fiber, lean-muscle supporting protein, and iron to increase oxygen throughout your blood and the body. Have you tried Forbidden rice? 🍙 Delicious and nutritious plant-based mealsContinue reading “Forbidden Rice”
Beet & Mango Salad
I love simple salads like this Beet & Mango one! 🥭 Did you know that mangos can help achieve longer and harder workouts, as well as better recovery? 💪🏼 Beets are also known to improve athletic performance. 🚴🏼♀️🏋️♀️🏊🏼♀️ 🌱Organic Leafy Greens🌱Cherry Tomatoes🌱Beets🌱Avocado🌱Mango🌱Raspberry Vinaigrette🌱Sprouted Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds @go_raw
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽: Oatmeal and berries 🍓
💛Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats💛Flaxseed Meal💛Homemade Cashew Milk 💛Maple Syrup💛Date Syrup💛Strawberries💛Blueberries💛Raspberries ✅Conventionally grown oats contain traces of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide. I only buy organic & glyphosate-free oats. ✅Grains that contain gluten, contain multiple allergens and proteins which cause inflammation and affect the immune system. Even though these effects might not beContinue reading “𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽: Oatmeal and berries 🍓”
Sage Plant Based Bistro & Coffee and Plants
𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗮: 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 🌱 & 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 🌹 3 ‘WING’ PLATTERTempura cauliflower in spicy buffalo, sweet & sourand BBQ sauce w/ celery, carrots, ‘ranch’. ARTICHOKE AND BREADED EGGPLANT PIZZAPizza sauce, Follow Your Heart ‘mozzarella’, breadedeggplant and artichoke hearts. Drizzled with cashew‘alfredo’ and pesto. BAJA AVOCADO TACOSTempura avocado topped withContinue reading “Sage Plant Based Bistro & Coffee and Plants”
Chickpea Crust Pizzas
My favorite pizza crust is the Banza vegan & gluten-free chickpea crust which I have been using for years. 💚🌱 I love adding a variety of toppings. Not only is it healthier than other options out there, but it tastes great too. That’s why most of my pizzas don’t even include cheese. I also love that itContinue reading “Chickpea Crust Pizzas”
𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱
🥬Organic Leafy Greens🥦Lightly Roasted (or steamed) Broccoli🌱Lightly Roasted (or steamed) Asparagus🌊Kelp Burger🧅Pickled Red Onions🌿Probiotic Green Goddess Dressing Kelp is an Atlantic Ocean sea vegetable which helps nourish our body with a number of minerals. Kelp is a great source of iodine which can protect and heal the thyroid. 💚 Do you have a favorite seaContinue reading “𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱”
Roasted Pear Pancakes
𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁: Roasted Pear Pancakes with Sweet Cinnamon Jam 🍐 These fiber-rich pancakes support healthy blood sugar levels, helping to prevent collagen-damaging sugar spikes and the cravings that follow. Not to mention the plentiful, Vitamin C that pears bring to the plate. 🌱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀: Almond flour, almond milk, pear, potato starch, unsweetened apple sauce,Continue reading “Roasted Pear Pancakes”
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” 📚
I would love to know what is your favorite health book ❤️ and your favorite cookbook? 👩🏻🍳 While I don’t have a favorite cookbook, I have many favorite books about health and wellness. However, the book that changed everything for me is “The Truth About Cancer” (not featured here). This was a very eye-opening bookContinue reading ““Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” 📚”