Truth::Veggies are better than pills and other tidbits!

Truth::Veggies are better than pills and other tidbits! 

Why going vegan was a far better decision than taking pills.

What I really think about those pills.

How I learned to respect and appreciate exercise,

And other nifty tidbits. 

Shop Aldi for health food?!

This weekend I went to Aldi,  for the very first time. To be honest I was always skeptical of shopping there, I thought like many people, Aldi was not one of those stores that would carry very high quality food items.  Well I was wrong! I was thrilled and surprised to find they carry many healthy items! 

The produce section is small but the selection was pretty good. They had organic apples and bananas!! They also carry many USA grown produce and no GMO produce so thumbs up Aldi! 

I even found this totally vegan German rye bread (pictured below). Simply made using few ingredients (whole kernel rye, water, wholemeal rye flour, oat fiber, yeast. ) And it was so cheap I couldn't believe my eyes! I've spent 5-7 dollars for similar bread in whole foods. This one was only 1.79!  I was excited to find it. I am going to enjoy it topped with lots of yummy veggies and veganaise! Maybe a vegan curry chickn' salad!!  Vegan / healthy eating on a budget, it can be done! No excuses people!

Green smoothies with yummy "stuff" on top

Inspired by some of the vegan green smoothie loving peeps I follow on Instagram I've started topping my green smoothies...well all my smoothies with yummy "stuff." This one is organic kale micro-greens fresh pressed organic apple juice and organic banana, it is topped with coconut shreds, organic cacao nibs and chia seeds on top. 

 Oh what wonderful treat this is! Try it!!!

 

Yummy green smoothie with "stuff"

 

My first vegan lasagna!

My first vegan lasagna! It was a hit! I knew it when our 7 year old daughter asked for seconds, then our 12 year old daughter asked for thirds!! And then my meat eating husband cleaned his plate! Yippee!

Recipe will be up soon! I need to perfect it! 

My first vegan lasagna!

 

Out with the old, in with the new! (And a recipe too!)

I was not feeling well this weekend so I took a nap and before I knew it, I slept through lunch. When I woke up I was starving! Knowing I had a history of making "bad" food choices when I'm hungry, the first thing I did was prepare a healthy smoothie so I could grab hold of the hunger then make a smart meal choice with a clear mind. I do believe the old habits are officially out of here! 

My smoothie of choice? A banana, almond milk smoothie with a scoop of vegan protein powder.

Because smoothies and juices are part of the secret to my success, I can't keep this yummy healthy treat to myself, the recipe is below.  Its a great snack or meal replacement, I often enjoy one of these for breakfast or as an after workout boost. Give it a try the next time you want a delicious and satisfying treat!  

Banana almond milk smoothie recipe:

1 ripe banana

6oz of unsweetened almond milk

dash of organic cinnamon 

1 teaspoon of organic vanilla extract

1/2 scoop of Plant Fusion (unflavored) plant based protein powder

1 tablespoon agave nectar. 

Ice     

Blend and enjoy! 

What do you do to keep hunger under control? How do you keep from making "bad" food choices? How do you handle cravings? Share your tips with me in the comments below!