Questions and Answers About Meal Planning

Eat snacks that satisfy you but also fight chronic inflammation. This list of 25 anti-inflammatory snacks is based on the foods scientists have identified as able to reduce inflammation more than other foods. Whether you like fruit, vegetables, teas, smoothies, or snacks like black bean hummus, there’s something in this list for you.

Easy, quick, filling, and delicious recipes. I picked my best 20 easy plant-based recipes with whole-food ingredients to help you eat well even when you. don’t have much time to cook. These vegan dishes, with suggested side dishes, will please the family and save most of the money you would have spent on take-out.

Looking for ways to use up those extra veggie burgers? Here are over a dozen ways to use those burgers in healthy plant-based dishes. I cover sandwiches, entrees, and Mexican-inspired dishes as well as offer ways to spice up your dinner when using the burgers as “just burgers.”

Give delicious, healthy plant-based food gifts for the holiday to prevent that wave of guilt when friends or relatives open the box. Giving homemade plant-based foods not only makes the gift exchange more personal and intimate, but it’s also better for everyone’s health, your pocketbook, and the environment. Check out ideas for nuts, cookies, fruitcake, granola, and more in this blog, with wrapping and container ideas.

Do as much ahead of the day as you can. Take the pressure off so you can enjoy Thanksgiving and relax as much was possible. I cover what you can freeze, what you can prep a day or two early, and what non-food preparation you can do to spread the work out for your magnificent feast.

Here’s a post to help you plan ahead for healthy plant-based breakfasts. Most of these ideas are quick and easy. Others might require some meal prep but will last several days. It’s so important to have a good breakfast so you can feel full and satisfied all morning.

Having your fridge and pantry full of good-for-you snacks is a must if you eat a healthy plant-based diet. I’ve prepared a list of snack ideas, categorized into “Eat in Abundance” and “Eat in Moderation” categories.

If you are looking for ideas related to plant-based soups, stews, and chowders, check out this page of ideas. I’ve categorized them by main ingredients (vegetables, legumes, grains) and further sub-divided so you can find your favorites.

Be ready for many plant-based recipes and improvised meals and snacks with these ingredients on hand.

If you are looking for ideas related to plant-based sandwiches, check out this page of ideas. I’ve only scratched the surface, but this should help with brainstorming what to plan for.

There are many plant-based dishes that can be made quickly without losing healthiness, affordability, and flavor. I link to recipes where appropriate, although many of these ideas can be improvised. Also a list of what to have in the cupboards and fridge.

Menu ideas for the Christmas season, including appetizers, entrees, sides, salads, and desserts. Links to recipes, too.

Menu ideas for plant-based Thanksgiving dishes, including appetizers, entrees, sides, salads, and desserts. Links to recipes, too.