Posts by Molly Patrick
Tips on Meal Prep to Avoid Batching Fatigue + Chipotle-Peach Pasta Salad
I talk about batch cooking a lot because it’s such a game-changer, especially when eating a whole-food plant-based diet and following our Plant Fueled Meal Plans. I wanted to share some tips on meal prep to make batching easier on your body. Spending a few hours in your kitchen one day a week to meal…
Read MoreOvercoming Food Addiction with a Plant Based Diet + Whole-Food Plant-Based Easy Thai Coconut Curry Noodles
This moving story about overcoming food addiction with a plant-based diet is a must-watch. Lisa had always been overweight, but she never really minded. She thought as long as she was active she didn’t have anything to worry about. This all changed when she realized she was unable to play with her son. She decided…
Read MorePlant Based Couple + Roasted Garlic Lemony Quinoa
Meet the plant based couple: Melinda and Jeff I had the chance to chat with artist Melinda and her trauma surgeon husband Jeff recently. They are an inspirational plant based couple, and I was honored to connect with them. They had over a decade of experience eating plant based but still faced struggles cooking at…
Read MoreBatching Musing + Classic Plant Based Banana Bread (Oil-Free)
After you crack up from today’s post, we have a Classic Plant Based Banana Bread (Oil-Free) recipe with your name all over it! Batch cooking is a game-changer for people, especially for people who follow a whole-food plant-based way of eating. I’ve talked a lot about batch cooking on our blog, but today we’re looking…
Read MoreBenefits of a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet: Susan’s Story + Avo-Sauerkraut Toast
Susan Lamping is one of our awesome Meal Plan subscribers. She emailed us a while back with a note of gratitude that went straight to my heart. She shared how it took decades to transition to this way of eating and shares the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet. As soon as I read…
Read MoreWill Eating a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet Help Me Lose Weight? + Hot & Sour Soup
People transition to a whole-food plant-based way of eating for many different reasons, and none of those reasons are wrong or right. It’s up to the individual. One common question that comes up for people is: “Will eating a whole-food plant-based diet help me lose weight?” I see this question a lot in our private…
Read MorePlant Based During the Pandemic + Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake
One of our badass Clean Food Dirty Girl members, Joanie Sharp, took 2020 as an opportunity to get in her kitchen and learn how to cook plants. She changed her diet to plant based during the pandemic and her results are stunning! Joanie’s mindset and attitude are delightful; it’s no wonder she made this transition…
Read MorePlant Based Breakfast: Keeping it Healthy and Simple + Ginger Peach Baked Oatmeal
When someone transitions to a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) way of eating, one of the first questions they ask is: What do I eat for breakfast? Here in the United States, breakfast is typically unhealthy. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, sweet syrup, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, sugary cereal with cow’s milk, toast with lots of butter and…
Read MoreHow Mandy Eats Plant Based with a Nut Allergy + Tangy Lime Dressing
One of the most common inquiries we receive in our inbox is: How do I eat your plant based Meal Plans with a nut allergy? We reply back, gladly linking to our substitution list, providing advice for substituting with different seeds or beans and tofu, depending on the recipe. But, even with help, it can…
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