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I third the vitamix recommendation... I just spent the week at my parent's away from mine, and in trying to use theirs (i think it was a hamilton beach brand?) I felt totally okay about my $300+ investment. It took at least an hour of crazy loud blending just to make pulpy almond butter, which never really smoothed out. At…
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vegan! except for eggs and sushi once in a blue moon.. i can't recommend making your own almond milk enough... two ingredients and no weirdo thickeners. That's one of my biggest pet peeves with vegan food options are all the additives and substitute products. Embrace whole foods..!
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i switched about a year and a half ago to cooking only with coconut oil; use it daily. While I've not noticed any 'magic' weight loss effect, i haven't gained at all. It tastes neutral, can tolerate high-heat cooking (like frying eggs/veggies/etc), and it's been great for keeping my skillet oiled. It's also great melted…
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oats! 1/4 c. rolled oats 2 T. oat bran 3/4 T. chia seeds 1/2 c almond milk/1.2 c. water heat until simmering, add half a banana, 1/4 c. blueberries, cinnamon and top with sunbutter. the best!
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Lentils, tempeh, yuba skins (Asian markets...my favorite for stir fries), beans (black are most nutritious I believe).... Otherwise get used to supplementing with powders, of which sunwarrior is my recommendation, or make eggs the exception. I'm a 'vegan' if you want to get technical, but eggs that are fresh and ideally…
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My favorite sugar-free dessert is pumpkin purée mixed with fage 0%, cinnamon! and topped with 2T of pb2 mixed with almond milk. Pretty low cal, low carb, beta carotene, protein, low fat plus fiber. Definitely a dessert I don't feel guilty eating.. Love pb2. :)
