We switched to a mostly plant based diet six years ago.
A plant-based diet consists of all minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes & nuts and excludes all animal products. We are currently Pescatarian and mindful of what we eat.
A healthy pescatarian diet is largely made up of minimally processed plant foods, plus seafood and possibly dairy and eggs. A pescatarian is someone who adds fish and seafood to a vegetarian diet and there are many reasons people…
Fiber is incredibly important. It leaves your stomach undigested and ends up in your colon, where it feeds friendly gut bacteria, leading to various health benefits. Certain types of fibre may also promote weight loss, lower blood sugar levels,…
Worried that you won’t get enough protein without meat? Relax! By eating a variety of healthful veg foods, you can easily cover your protein bases. Adequate protein needs are easily attained through a well-planned plant based diet. And plant-based…
Black beans may be small, but they’re powerhouse ingredients that can help you lose weight, keep your gut healthy, improve your heart health and more. As a protein-rich, fibre-filled legume variety, black beans have a ton of potential. They…
Over the past year, while concentrating on taking care of my cancer diagnosis and our health in general, I’ve shifted my diet dramatically and learned a lot along the way. One of the things that I’ve incorporated into my…
