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Plant Based Thoughts

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 are mindful of what we eat.

Plant Based Thoughts

22 High Fibre Foods to Eat

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,…

Plant Based Thoughts

Plant Based Protein…

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…

Plant Based Thoughts

4 Surprising Health Benefits of Black Beans

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…

Plant Based Thoughts

Turmeric

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…