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A simple, basic premise overlooked by most of us most days is that our health becomes our reality and our reality is most commonly based on the personal choices we make every day.  Yes we all can get hit by a truck or get the much feared random cancer diagnosis, but the diseases most likely

DAY 10 marks the final day of your CLASSIC Meat & Dairy FREE recipes. Let’s finish big with Shepherd’s Pie! This is a lentil and mushroom pie from “VegKitchen.” It definitely has that southern comfort feel while helping you reach your health goals   Omit the wine and [...]

DAY 9 of your classic Meat & Dairy FREE recipes comes from Engine2Diet’s “Plant Strong Burgers.” This is a delicious alternative to animal meat with beans, oats, rice and lots of spices! Make sure add tons of veggies and homemade oil-free hummus. The hummus is delicious [...]

Days 5-8 of your Meat & Dairy (FREE) family friendly recipes! Woot Woot!! We want to shower you with FOUR delicious, healthy plant-based appetizers, entrees and quick meals from “Gardein.” They only take 20-minutes or less! If you haven’t heard of this meat substitute, [...]

Day 4 of your plant-based Meat & Dairy (Free) recipes  We know that meat and potatoes are a dinner staple for many families, but it’s time to fuel your loved ones with micronutrients and food that loves you back. Today are Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes by “Minimalist [...]

Day 3 of your plant-based Meat & Dairy (Free) recipes! Want to try an alternative to eggs in the morning that won’t fill your arteries with cholesterol? Today is a tasty breakfast of Southwest Tofu Scramble and Potatoes by “Minimalist Baker”. We recommend to cook without [...]

It’s DAY 2 of your plant-based DAIRY & MEAT recipes! What? You wanted pizza tonight? Well here is a healthy and delicious PESTO PIZZA so mouth watering the kids won’t even miss the cheese! Give it a try with a large fresh salad   We use a store bought gluten-free pizza crust, [...]

It’s a new week and we are bringing you 10 DAYS of our favorite plant-based DAIRY & MEAT recipes! That’s right, for those of you wanting to try some vegan versions of all-time classics like “Mac and Cheese” – well, we’ve got you covered   Try this Velvety [...]

Woot woot! It’s Day 5 of our favorite family friendly plant-based recipes. This Lentil Quinoa Loaf by “Vegan Richa” is hearty and perfect for pot lucks, parties or the holidays. Trust us, all the meat eaters devour it!! It’s one of our all time favs because we never have [...]

Day 4 of our favorite family friendly plant-based recipes = A BURGER! Not just any burger… but a savory, spiced, smoky, naturally sweet and seriously satisfying veggie burger!! This Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger from “Minimalist Baker” is everything you desire and more. Not [...]