Tip1: Start Your Day with a Plant-Based Breakfast
- Swap dairy milk for almond, soy or oat milk in your cereal or tea
- Try overnight oats with fruits and nuts instead of a traditional breakfast
- Enjoy a Plant-based breakfast of baked hash brown potatoes or a tofu scramble.
Tip 2: Incorporate More Vegetables into Meals
- Start your lunch or dinner with a veggie soup or salad (oil free of course).
- Use vegetables as the base of your meals, like a veggie stir-fry. Go half & half (veg to starch ratio)
- Sneak in veggies by blending spinach or kale into sauces or dressings.
Tip 3: Choose Plant-Based Proteins
- Replace meat with beans, lentils, tofu or tempeh in your favorite recipes.
- Stay whole food, plant-based on your burgers and alternatives, NOT store bought junk foods, Ok? PROMISE ME?!?!? 😅
- Include a variety of nuts and seeds for protein and healthy fats if you’re active and not overweight by 10 lbs. or more.
Tip 4: Snack Smart
- Opt for fruits, vegetables and nuts/seeds instead of processed snacks. (See above).
- Prepare plant-based snack boxes with hummus, raw veggies and whole-grain crackers or tortilla chips (oil free).
- Keep prepared salads and my dressings on hand for a quick energy boost.
Tip 5: Hydrate with Plant-Based Beverages
- Drink herbal teas, green tea or fruit-infused water.
- Make your own plant-based lattes with almond or oat milk.
- Try coconut water for a refreshing and hydrating option.
Bullet Points: Benefits of Going Plant-Based for Health and Weight Loss
- Weight Management: Plant-based diets are generally lower in calories and high in fiber, helping you feel full and satisfied, which can aid in weight loss.
- Improved Digestion: High-fiber foods promote a healthy digestive system and regular bowel movements.
- Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases: A plant-based diet can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
- Better Blood Sugar Control: Whole grains, legumes and vegetables help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Increased Energy Levels: Nutrient-dense plant foods provide sustained energy throughout the day.
- Enhanced Nutrient Intake: A variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds ensures a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. (If not overweight)
- Positive Environmental Impact: Choosing plant-based options reduces your carbon footprint and helps conserve natural resources.
ALL my love and SUCCES!
I started out several years ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
