The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be hard to navigate for plant-based eaters. There are more parties, potlucks and holiday dinners than any other time of year. The temptation will mount as you see all your old favorites, platters of treats and the “one won’t hurt” attitude.
I’m not immune to the barrage that is coming but I can counter it by being very intentional with my meal planning and food prep. Maybe most important is saying NO. Say no to the extra treats, gravy, parties, and quick run for fast food. If you’ve been around My Plant-Based Family for a while you know I’m not some crazy, hard-core, healthy eater. But, if you are really wanting to eat healthy through the next month (especially if you are new to the plant-based diet) then you have to be a little more stubborn about making healthy choices.
I want to help all of you who need the extra help. I’m determined not to overindulge during the holiday festivities this year. That doesn’t mean I’ll skip all of the Christmas fun, or even all of the desserts, but I won’t allow it to ruin my progress.
Join me in the My Plant-Based Family Facebook Group. I’ll post a daily thread where you can chime in with what you are eating, cooking, or planning. This group has been a little quiet but it is the perfect place to share. It’s a closed group so only group members can see what you post. Will you join me?
As mentioned, I’m going to be very intentional about my meal planning. It’s so important to have healthy food available. My husband has already done our grocery shopping for the week and we’ve decided what we will eat for the week.
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Plant-Based Meal Plan
Monday
Steel Cut Oats made in my Instant Pot topped with Bananas
Leftover Soup
Mini Lentil Loaves, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Tuesday
Smoothie and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Leftover Lentil Loaf and veggies
Pizza made with Enjoy Life Food Pizza dough mix and a side salad
Wednesday
Toast topped with peanut butter (or peanut-free alternative) Bananas or Apple Slices
Big Salad
Recipe testing a new pasta recipe
Thursday
Steel Cut Oats in the Instant Pot with apples
Lentil Tacos (in my Instant Pot), Mexican rice and Unfried Black Beans
Friday
Leftovers
“Beefy” Lentil and Veggie Soup
I’ve stepped up my cooking lately so we are sure to have healthy leftovers for lunch. If something changes we have to eat out we will grab Chipotle. It’s our go-to choice when we eat out. I always go for the Veggie Bowl.
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