I'm a wife, mother, and step-mother who loves all things family, food and fitness! At Plant Based and Practical, I share simple plant-based, whole food recipes as well as healthy living tips and resources for those who are looking to add more plant power into their lives.
Whenever the issue of healthy eating comes up, people frequently tell me that they want to incorporate more healthy foods into their diets, but are frustrated that when they cook healthy meals, their children won’t eat them. Or that their kids only like “X, Y, & Z”, and they don’t want to cook separate meals … More Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices
So, we spent last weekend at the lake and like usual, came home to an almost empty fridge and no motivation to run out to the grocery store. But of course, everyone was hungry for dinner so I quick took inventory of what we did have and whipped up these tasty, handheld treats! Not the … More Vegan CrunchWraps
Good morning! I got to do a fun guest post featuring a few of my favorite recipes for chia seed pudding over at my friend Lina’s blog, Toned Mamas! Lina is a personal trainer extraordinaire and dear friend so go check it out to learn all about how beneficial chia seeds are for you and how … More Chia Seed Pudding Guest Post Over at Toned Mama’s Blog!
Move over boring breakfast cereals… smoothie and smoothie bowls are a quick, simple, delicious and nutrient-dense way to start your day right! Scroll to the bottom for my go-to smoothie recipe or keep reading for a reminder of why it’s so important to eat fruit EVERY. DAY.! When I started transitioning to a plant-based, whole foods … More Why Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls are the Ultimate Weekday Breakfast!
So you’re interested in eating healthier and maybe even beginning to add more plant-based meals to your table? Congratulations! Not only is incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet healthier for you and your family, it’s also much better for our planet. Did you know that in their 2006 report, the United Nations stated that … More Where to Start?
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