Published for BLK+GRN and on Medium.com While it is important to have a healthy, toxic-free lifestyle at any time in life, the habits that we have when trying to conceive and during pregnancy are vital. Yes, every woman, body, and pregnancy is unique, but there are some solid basics we can be aware of fromContinue reading “Quick Guide: Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy”
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27 Plant-Based Meal Ideas
Recently, a friend suggested to me that vegetarian and plant-based meals are boring. Say, what now?! I entirely disagree! After some talking, I came to realize that we all need a little inspiration in the kitchen. We get used to what we know how to cook, and often don’t have time to look for mealContinue reading “27 Plant-Based Meal Ideas”
Myth Bust: Looking at the Alkaline Diet
The Alkaline Diet is a trend diet getting lots of attention right now. This diet is all about plant foods and pH balance. The idea is to include only “alkaline foods” like vegetables, some fruits, certain whole grains, nuts, seeds, and soy, which, when broken down by digestion leave a residue in the body thatContinue reading “Myth Bust: Looking at the Alkaline Diet”
Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?
The Foods We Choose Matter A Standard American Diet (the SAD way of eating) is one that’s full of processed Franken-foods, inorganic vegetables and fruits, refined grains that are stripped of nutritional benefits, low quality fats and oils, and large amounts of animal products like meats and dairy. These products deprive and deplete us ofContinue reading “Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?”
Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition Concerns
Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are an excellent approach to improving energy, balancing mood, managing weight, and preventing illness. Although a vegan diet may not be the best for everyone, there are countless benefits to limiting our intake of animal products — for our bodies, the environment, and animal welfare. A lot of good canContinue reading “Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition Concerns”
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