Posts tagged transitioning
Why Gluten-Free is a Smart Choice for Everyone

Even if you don't suffer from a gluten allergy, reducing your intake can help our your gut health, brain function, and skin condition. I simplify the processing of the flour I use by buying the unprocessed grain and grinding it myself. I take control over how my flours are made so that I'm not digesting unnecessary ingredients added to store-bought flour products.

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Video: Why You're Addicted to Sugar

I think my new slogan should be "It's not your fault, but it's your job to change it." I find myself saying that a lot during conversations about food. Fact: you're addicted to sugar. Fact: There are scientists out there manufacturing and exploiting your addiction - they work for all your favourite food product brands. Fact: sugar is keeping you from optimal health and it's your job to change it. 

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5 Ways To Stay Motivated When Transitioning to A Plant-based Lifestyle

Starting isn't hard. Anyone can be vegan for a day. But, to make the plant-based diet a lifestyle, you must have solid goals and reasonable expectations. They key is giving yourself a break if you relapse and remind yourself why you made the choice to make the shift. You did it for love - self love. Try these 5 motivation inducing tactics I use every day to stay on track.

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7 Things You Need to Know Before Your Transition to A Plant-based Diet

Eat clean and vegan movements could not be as big as they are if what we’re eating as a society wasn’t the norm. Our world is engineered around the eating habits that support food factories and meat farms. So no, it’s not your fault. That doesn’t mean what you’re eating isn’t making you sick. 

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