This Thankful Thursday, let’s celebrate the sweet, chewy magic of dates—nature’s candy that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
Dates have been a staple in plant-based living for good reason. They’re rich in fiber, naturally sweet (without refined sugar!) and packed with minerals like magnesium, potassium and iron.
Why We’re Grateful for Dates:
- Perfect natural sweetener for baking
- Great energy booster for pre- or post-workout
- Helps support digestion
- Pairs beautifully with nuts, spices and cocoa
Ways to Enjoy Dates:
- Add to my sauces or dressings
- Make homemade date-based energy balls
- Sweeten desserts or oatmeal naturally
- Dice into salads for a sweet surprise
Dates are tiny powerhouses of nourishment—and a perfect reminder that sweetness can come straight from the earth.
Wishing you a joyful, naturally sweet Thursday.
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.
