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Choosing to Eat Healthy (when problems arise) Meal Plan

January 11, 2016 by Holly Yzquierdo Leave a Comment

Plant Based Meal Plan

Last week our refrigerator went out on Monday morning. We had to throw almost everything away.

I had a few ice chests that I used to save our Silk and So Delicious coffee creamers, plant-based milks, leftovers Enchilada Soup and a few other things. I wasn’t able to stick to our meal plan but I did make healthy choices.

We’ve done our shopping and are starting over with a clean slate. If you  haven’t cleaned out your fridge and freezer in a while make a plan to do it soon!

Choosing to Eat Healthy

I have a group of people going through the Plant-Based Basics eCourse. I shared with them that when problems arise or I get stressed I turn to junk food. Last week I was very intentional about choosing healthy foods, even though it would have been easier to eat unhealthy foods.

Even though I didn’t stick to my plan last week do to our refrigerator situation I made the decision to eat healthy every day. If you are new to a plant-based diet, in the beginning you will need to make that choice every day. Eventually, it becomes a habit.

Plant-Based Meal Plan

Plant Based Meal Plan

Breakfast

I’m on an oatmeal kick and have been having it almost every day. I’ve been making a big batch on the weekend to use for a few days then another batch for the end of the week. We also have cereal, toast and sometimes bagels to choose from.

Lunch

  • Leftover Soup and Baked Potato
  • Sandwiches
  • Baked Potatoes made in the Instant Pot
  • Leftover Bean and Rice Burritos

The boys take a packed lunch to school everyday.

Dinner

  • Minestone Soup
  • Bean and Rice Burritos (new recipe)
  • Potato and Broccoli Soup
  • Chickpea Nuggets with Dirty Mashed Potatoes and green beans
  • Easy Asian Noodles

We still have one more day to plan, on Wednesday we are hosting a pot luck. I have no idea what I’ll make for that but at least our fridge is working. Let me know your suggestions!

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Filed Under: Meal Plan 2016, Meal Plan Monday, Uncategorized Tagged With: Meal Plan Monday, Meal Plans, Plant Based Diet

Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan

January 4, 2016 by Holly Yzquierdo Leave a Comment

Plant-Based Meal Plan that is also easy to make gluten-free. The perfect meal plan for beginners to a plant-based diet.

Are you wondering what to eat on a plant-based diet? You are not alone.

Let’s keep it simple and place what to eat and what not to eat into two categories.

Don’t eat thing that come from animals like meat, dairy and eggs.

Do eat things that are grown, focusing on whole foods.

I know, you’re thinking, Holly, it’s not that simple.

You are right. It’s hard for most people to decide what to eat every day. You can read about how much I used to hate the “What are we having for dinner?” question. When you are transitioning to a plant-based diet away from the standard American diet it takes a lot of dedication and work. You can get extra help with that by joining my Plant-Based Basics eCourse!

What to Eat

Focus on eating whole foods that are grown.

  • Beans
  • Grains
  • Fruit
  • Veggies including potatoes.
  • Nuts and seeds

Whole foods are beans and rice, not chips made from beans and rice. Do you get my point?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of Beanfields Snacks (I love them!) but I can’t make them the cornerstone of my diet. I do have some in my pantry though but I won’t eat them every day.

Plant-Based Meal Plan

Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan

This weeks plant-based meal plan will be perfect for beginners just starting to transition to a plant-based diet. [Read more…] about Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan

Filed Under: Meal Plan 2016, Meal Plan Monday Tagged With: Meal Plan Monday, Meal Plans, Menu Plan, Plant Based Diet, Vegan

Last Minute Party Food

December 31, 2015 by Holly Yzquierdo 2 Comments

It’s New Year’s Eve! It’s also my birthday. Happy Birthday to me!

My kids are running around excited about eating cake for dinner, so not going to happen. One insists I need a Spider Man cake, the other a Star Wars cake. My 7 year old said it should be half and half. I asked, “Do you think your mommy wants a Spider Man Star Wars cake.” He said, “yes, that is perfect, then you can think of both of your sons.” And that my friends is motherhood in a nut shell.

Last Minute Party Foods

New Year’s Eve

Since it is New Year’s Eve and I’m no where close to prepared I wanted to share some last minute food ideas.

My ideal party food is appetizers and desserts. I like fun dips and finger foods. Take a little time in the grocery store then whip up this spread in about half an hour. [Read more…] about Last Minute Party Food

Filed Under: Holiday Cooking Tagged With: Dairy Free, party food, Plant Based Diet, Vegan

New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

December 28, 2015 by Holly Yzquierdo Leave a Comment

What are your new year’s resolutions?

Do you hope to lose weight? Eat healthier? Start (and continue) exercising?

According to Google, only 8% of people keep their resolutions. You might as well give up now. Or you could rethink your resolutions.

New Year's Resolutions

Instead of choosing crazy out of reach resolutions I have some suggestions for you.

Help Others

Whether you choose to volunteer in your kids class, pick up extra food for the food bank or donate money to a charity choose something that will help others. You don’t have to do something through an organization. Do you know a busy family, volunteer to bring them a dinner or to baby sit so they can get a night out.

One Small Change

Instead of trying to change every bad habit choose something small and doable. Maybe you want to wash your face every night or floss twice a day. Do you want to get rid of clutter? Mark a time every Saturday to remove 2-3 things to donate or throw away. What ever it is make it something small.

For Your Health

January is the perfect time to make healthy changes. I’m not saying go out and join a gym but you can make lasting changes that will help you get healthier. If you’ve been wanting to make the move to a plant-based diet, now is the time.

Any time we want to make changes to the way we eat, it’s difficult but not impossible. I’ve made it my mission to help people make the move from the standard American diet to a plant-based diet.

That is the reason I developed the Plant-Based Basics eCourse! If you are struggling to eat a plant-based or don’t know where to start you really need this eCourse.

The Plant-Based Basics eCourse starts January 1st.

This eCourse is perfect for anyone wanting to make lasting changes and adopt a plant-based diet. (And you can get 50% off from now until January 1st using the code prebuy.)

The lessons will start with the basics and teach you what to eat, help you figure out how to shop, plan and answer those nagging questions about protein, supplements, and more. You’ll also get support and accountability to help you be successful.

You’ll actually be able to keep your resolutions because you will have support.

FAQs about the Plant-Based Basics eCourse

Is this the same eCourse as the 31 Day Plant-Based eCourse last year?

This eCourse has the same foundation but it has been reformatted for ease of use and has been enhanced to help keep you on track for the months to come.  The lessons are in a new order and have been updated.

Last year the lessons were in individual files for you to download each day. The new eCourse is in an ebook format. You’ll have the choice of downloading a printer-friendly PDF or an epub file to use on your phone or tablet. There is also a set of printables for those who use the epub files but want to print the meal plans.

What do I actually get?

You will get:

  • 17 lessons
  • 4 week work out guide
  • 3 week’s of meal plans
  • Meal Planning mini-course
  • 30+ Recipes
  • Adapting Recipes ebook
  • Daily emails for first three weeks, plus bonus emails after that
  • Private Facebook Group
  • and more.

How long is the eCourse?

The eCourse is designed so you can go at your own pace. You don’t have to complete the lessons in a certain amount of time. Those buying now will be part of the January 1st launch date.  You’ll get everything (except the Adapting Recipes ebook) on January 1st.

You can take as long as you want to go through all of the eCourse. I will be leading you through about 5 lessons a week plus bonus materials through email and the Facebook group.

I recommend you take 3-4 weeks to go through this eCourse.

I did the eCourse in 2015, can I do this one too?

Yes! Email me for options! You may be able to take the eCourse with no extra charge.

How much does the eCourse cost?

The eCourse is $49.99 but you can get it for 50% off through December 31, 2015. You must use the code “prebuy” to get the discount.

Still got questions? Leave them below and I’ll answer them as soon as possible! You can also learn more about the Plant-Based Basics eCourse and see what people are saying!

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Big News

December 21, 2015 by Holly Yzquierdo Leave a Comment

I’ve got a lot of BIG news so read all the way down!

Newsletter

First, I’m starting up a bi-weekly newsletter! You really want to sign up for this because I’m going to share some great info! The first one will go out before the end of the year and will include a giveaway and special deals!

Instant Pot

Second, the fancy, blue-tooth enabled Instant Pot is a lightning deal on Amazon for the next 3 hours! I don’t have this version, only because it had not come out when I bought mine.

If you are unsure about the Instant Pot you can read 10 Reasons I Bought Mine! I’m going to share a lot more Instant Pot tips soon! We cook with it more than anything thing else in our kitchen. Buy it here!

Heather C. was our Instant Pot winner for the recent giveaway! Congrats Heather!

(KitchenAid Stand Mixers are also a lightning deal!)

 

The Plant-Based Diet Starter Guide

My Book

Third, my ebook The Plant-Based Diet Starter Guide: How to Cook, Shop and Eat Well is now in PRINT!

You can only get it on Amazon! The printed version is $7.99 but you can get the kindle version for $4.49!

This book is a quick and easy read but will quickly fill you in on what you need to know to start a plant-based diet.

Plant-Based Basics eCourse

eCourse

Forth, I have a brand new eCourse that will walk you through everything you need to know to transition to a plant-based diet! The course is 50% right now but will go back up to its regular price soon!

Printer-Friendly Recipes

Fifth, I started using a new recipe plug-in. That means that you will have an easier time printing recipes! I had two requests in the same week and decided it was time to adopt it. The only problem is I have to go back and manually add it to all my recipes.

Tell me your favorite recipes and I’ll do those first!

More News

holly

We had a great visit with our grown-up daughter that lives in Michigan! She was here for a few days and we had a blast. This is one of my favorite pictures of us. We were laughing hysterically! Neither one of us can keep our eyes open when we laugh.

I work for a non-profit and this is our busiest time of the year (but we are always really busy). If you are looking to help people in need check out our Gift Catalog.

I’ll be putting the finishing touches on the eCourse over the next week. I’ve got a few bonus’ for everyone who signs up! I may even try to post a few blog posts too.

I hope you all have a safe and Merry Christmas!

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Easy Plant-Based Meal Plans for the end of the year

December 7, 2015 by Holly Yzquierdo 2 Comments

Easy Plant-Based Meal Plan

The closer it gets to Christmas the more difficult it is to plan healthy meals. Between all of the office parties, school concerts, shopping and everything else, planning and cooking gets pushed off the priority list.

Read on if you want some help. I’m skipping breakfast and lunch and focusing on dinners. Yes, you have to eat breakfast and lunch too but I think these dinner ideas will offer up enough leftovers to lighten that load. Feel free to plan whatever breakfast that will be most reasonable for your schedule.

Easy Plant-Based Meal Plan

Easy Plant-Based Meal Plan

The five meals listed below will make enough food for two nights worth of dinners or dinner and lunch the following day. My hope is that these easy meals will help you have a little more peace while allowing you to eat well. [Read more…] about Easy Plant-Based Meal Plans for the end of the year

Filed Under: Meal Plan 2015, Meal Plan Monday Tagged With: Meal Plan Monday, Meal Plans, Menu Plan, Plant Based Diet

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