After 2.5 semesters in grad school I feel like I have become an expert on two things: the best coffee shops to get work done in downtown Vancouver and the best ways to procrastinate (or should I more productively say take a study break).
Study Break No. 1: A few weeks ago May and I took a quick study break and a jaunt over to Granville Island! It was a rainy, dreary day and this was a great way to change the pace. Bonus: the Public Market was totally deserted.
Another momentous aspect of the trip. I bought some meat. May bought some donuts.
PS. Thanks to May for the pictures! We laughed that neither of us had anything to blog about so a study break was really necessary. We’ll ignore the fact that this happened weeks ago and I am only blogging about it now.
Study Break No. 2: On another day the weather was way too beautiful to say inside! I downloaded some podcasts loosely related to my research, justified my break, and set off on a long walk on a part of the seawall I had yet to explore.
I started off at Science World. Love the kid skateboarding.
I continued over the bridge. Past Olympic Village.
Still in awe of all the Cherry Blossoms. Slowly making my around to Granville Island. The circularity of Vancouver still confuses me.
Headed home over the Granville Street Bridge. Fantastic views but I was terrified of dropping my camera! The bridges have become one of my favourite things in the city. I always find it so cool that you can walk over them all!
Other study break necessities:
Smoothies and addictive kale salads from Whole Foods. Brain food!
Benches in the sun to sit on and read. And let’s not lie. Get a tan.
Other favourite ways to procrastinate: write a blog post, clean my apartment, organize my closet (when it isn’t falling apart), go to a yoga class, read blogs, watch endless YouTube videos, cook up new recipes, Tweet people, look up tips on how not to procrastinate.
I guess it just a whirlwind trip! I forgot to mention a few other few things that happened while in Toronto.
My sister and I paid a visit to the Detox Market on King West (natural toxin-free product central). She wanted to check out some of their beauty products and it coincided with a book signing by Meghan Telpner!
Photos taken from the Detox Market’s Facebook page
We got there a little early so the book signing party had yet to get started but we were able to enjoy a few sips of fresh juice that the store was handing out on the street. I can’t say I would rush back. Though a cool concept and beautiful store many of the products you can simply find at health food stores or Whole Foods!
After that we walked on over to Fresh for some food! I am loving some of the options on their new menu. Especially all their juices with grapefruit. So refreshing!
But more excitingly… Back near the start of my trip I met up with my friends Hilary and Kathleen for coffee in our neighbourhood. I’ve known them both since high school. Kat and I even served on school council together and dressed up as gangstas for Halloween once. Anyway! We were about to leave the coffee shop when a dog wandered over. After a few minutes it became clear it was without owner. We managed to awkwardly corral the dog and take a look at its tag. Low and behold the only information on the tag was a City of Toronto number and an ID number. The City’s pet hotline was of course closed! Clearly you only lose dogs during business hours. So we took to the streets in hopes of finding the owner! We managed to get the dog over to a house nearby. Sadly it wasn’t the owner but she gave us a key lanyard to use as a leash. I imagine we looked ridiculous attempting to ‘walk’ this dog. Just as we were leaving the woman’s house a couple drove by and said they had seen the dog earlier and wondered if it was lost. They thought they knew where the owner lived and fortunately they were right! A few minutes later the dog was returned to its owners… What a night! As soon as I came home I told my family we just had saved a dog. They were a little confused to say the least!
That’s it for now. Back to adventures in my kitchen and Vancouver!
At long last I return to the blogging world! Things have been fun around here and I’ve been quite the world traveller. Just kidding! I’ve been to Toronto and back. Here are a few highlights from my trip to Toronto below! My sister has been visiting me here in Vancouver this past week so I will be sure to update on that later too.
PS. A few people told me in Toronto they’ve been reading me blog! It made me so excited. Thanks for reading!
Key ‘waiting for my flight’ supplies! Dark chocolate and ginger tea. Post-photo this chocolate was totally melted!
Lunch at a new cafe in Bloor West. We had high expectations but weren’t overly impressed.
But really liked the lunch here! Perfect quick spot for lunch downtown. Organic vegan food seemed appropriate after an acupuncture appointment.
Walks around Humber Bay Park. I was missing the water! Who am I.
A much needed pedicure. Thanks to my Mom for the gift card!
Explored some other areas in Toronto: the Junction and finally paid a visit to the giant Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens. It was highly impressive.
Other highlights (unpictured): a visit from my friend Samahra (who was on her way to Israel), time spent in the sun at one of my favourite cafes in High Park, tried out a new cafe close by and loved the neighbourhood feel, a visit from my friends Jenn and Jen (who kindly travelled down to Toronto spend the weekend. We’re all are former roommates and I’m glad we’re still talking! Hehe. As you might imagine, we had quite the cooking adventures or should I say kitchen disasters of our own.), kale salad at Live Food Bar (you need to go here just for the coconut bacon), a few cups of coffee courtesy of my Mom’s highly addictive Nespresso machine, a few failed attempts to get into Snakes and Lattes (a board game café), some intense workouts at Think Fitness (I would highly recommend their classes!), dinner at one of the best Indian places in Toronto (according to Blog TO… good but arguably the best), time spent playing Mexican Train Dominos with my family (we still don’t know why it’s called that) and lots of good chats and catchups with Toronto friends!
To cap off my trip I went to a surprise welcome back party for my good friend Trevor. He’s just returned from a 6 month contract on a cruise ship. I loved hearing about his trip in his email updates. The descriptions of his job sounded hilarious and a bit terrifying at times. I would not want to dance and entertain cruise ship passengers every night! I am most impressed. We were able to catch up the way we do best before I left (lunch and manicures).
A great trip home! But I must say. I’m happy to be back in Vancouver and can’t wait for the summer months! I’ll be back soon with recounts of my sister and I’s adventures and hopefully some recipes one of these days.
Another busy week in the kitchen and at school! Here’s the random assortment of things I’ve been eating (and buying):
The Detoxinista’s Creamy Tahini Dressing: I had a bunch of parsley left over from my Harvest Box so I added that to the mix too. I loved the dressing! It was perfect to have in my fridge ready to go throughout the week.
Gena from Choosing Raw’s No Bake Sweet Savoury Snack Bars: I saw these on Gena’s blog and immediately bookmarked them (where recipes seem to go to die). I then saw Christa had made them (and loved them) so I knew I had to make them! They were great for a snack on their own but I found my bars crumbled slightly so I enjoyed them for breakfast mixed with dairy-free yogurt or almond milk and topped with blueberries or other fresh fruit. Don’t be scared off by the unique mix of sweet and savoury spices – it really works! I plan to make these again this week.
Dairy-Free Almond-Based Yogurt: I was in the Kits Whole Foods a few weeks ago (before a trip to Canadian Tire with my friend May to get a new closet organizer) and came across this yogurt. I’ve never seen it before but it’s locally made and so good! I’ve tried a few of the other dairy-free yogurts (coconut and almond flavoured) and they pale in comparison. This is also the least processed yogurt I’ve found! Essentially almonds, bacterial cultures, and a bit of sugar and water. Pricey but a nice treat!
Variation on Healthy Tipping Point’s Pancakes: I have made these pancakes several times before but I’ve been experimenting with different grains (I replaced the oats with quinoa flakes) and toppings. I didn’t have pumpkin on hand so I pureed a banana with a bit of almond milk in my blender. I added a 1/4 cup to the pancake batter and poured the remainder on top with some peanut butter. It was so good! Who needs maple syrup. These are also super filling! Great way to start your day.
Whole Food’s Hippie Shaker FreshPack: I try not to get suckered into all of Whole Foods’ pre-packaged food. Though its look delicious its generally super over-priced and I can easily make the food at home. But! I laughed at the name of this and it were on sale. It’s a simple tahini dressing with shredded cabbage, carrots, some other vegetables, and currants. Simple but good!
What have you been eating lately? Are you as easily persuaded into buying ready-to-go food?
I try and eat a salad every day! It’s a great way to get in vegetables, keep healthy, and I find gives me a lot of energy too. Of course you can’t eat the same thing everyday. I like to mix it up around here! Here are a few of my tips to making a delicious salad that is filling and hearty enough to be a meal (at least for me… and I have a pretty big appetite).
1. Mix up your greens. I like to rotate between spinach, baby kale, arugula, and regular old lettuce.
So much lettuce, chopped and ready to go for the week! I also love this brand.
Or be wild and crazy and use zucchini noodles instead of greens!
2. Add your vegetables. Go wild! I love putting a mix of raw and roasted vegetables on. It gives it so much more flavour and I find roasted vegetables to be much more filling than raw ones for some reason. Thinking this might just be a psychological thing! Don’t be afraid to mix up the spices on your roasted vegetables. Some of my favourites: chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper.
Eggplant ready to roast.
Love roasted, crispy asparagus. I was also super proud that I came home from grocery shopping and immediately prepped my asparagus.
3. Add a starchy carb. If I am feeling super hungry generally I’ll add some sort of starchy vegetable or grain. This definitely makes the salad much more satiating! Some good toppings: roasted or baked sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup quinoa/buckwheat/millet/brown rice, lentils or chickpeas (depending on what protein I add).
4. Add your protein. I love cooking up a whole chicken at the start of the week, cutting it up (my not so favourite part), and then adding it to salads during the week. Other good proteins: lentils and beans, hard boiled eggs, tuna and salmon, tempeh, hemp seeds, etc.
Arugula topped with roasted carrots, onions, and baked tempeh with balsamic glaze
5. Make your own dressing. The possibilities truly are endless! I find having some staple dressing ingredients in the house helps too: tahini, garlic, ginger, EVOO, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, miso, spices.
6. Ensure you have a fat. I find salads to be super satiating when there is some sort of good fat! Usually I put some fat in the dressing but some fat alternatives to dressing (don’t worry your salad won’t be naked):
- Mash up 1/2 an avocado with 1-2 cloves minced garlic and lemon juice. Add your greens and massage. Perfect ‘dressing’. If you guacamole on hand that works too! I bet some red onions would be good in the mix.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over your salad (skip the oil) and add nuts or seeds (I love walnuts, almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds).
7. Skip the dressing altogether. If I’m not feeling the dressing (or am too hungry to take the time to make one) I still like having something that can mix in with the salad. Some good alternatives: salsa, mashed cauliflower (don’t knock it till you try it), mashed carrots with spices, hummus.
8. Try new foods. Perhaps an obvious way to keep things from getting boring! One good way to do that is sign up for a CSA box or buy a different ingredient from the grocery store every week.
9. Add a little a sweetness. I don’t generally add honey or the like to my dressings so a little fruit can be a nice way to add some sweetness and of course mix things up!
10. If all else fails put some leftovers on top of greens and call it a day.
What do you like to put on your salads to make them delicious and oh so appealing to eat?
Spring is in the air and it is inspiring me to clean my apartment from top to bottom. Cleaning is also a fantastic form of procrastination FYI.
I’ve tried to go natural in many aspects of my life (i.e. eating real, unprocessed food and using natural beauty products) but cleaning products are one thing I need to tackle! Not only do a lot of the products smell pretty gross but the chemicals in them are evidently not great for you.
Here are some DIY homemade cleaning alternatives I’ve tried out! Fun to make, better for your health, and cheap.
Here’s to get you started: DIY cleaner basic ingredients (I bet you have a lot of the ingredients in your kitchen already)
1. Baking soda
2. White vinegar
3. Hydrogen peroxide
4. Borax
5. Tea tree oil and other essential oils
6. Castille soap (i.e. Dr. Bronner’s)
7. Fresh herbs and citrus
8. Olive oil
9. Spray bottle and sponges
10. Bonus ingredient: water
And now onto the rooms of the house!
Bathroom
Tub and tile grout cleaner: Perfect for mildew, soap scum, and germs. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda (a mild abrasive), add 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp eco-friendly dish soap (or liquid castille soap), few drops essential oil, and 2 tbsp vinegar. Be prepared for it to bubble! It’s like science class. Whip the mixture to a ‘frosting-like’ consistency. Apply with a sponge.
Toilet bowl cleaner: Mix 1/4 cup borax or baking soda and 1 cup vinegar in the toilet. Let it sit for 15 minutes (or longer, if necessary), scrub, and flush.
Glass and mirror cleaner: Combine 1/4 cup vinegar and 4 cups warm water in a spray bottle. Use to clean glass or mirrors with a dry cloth or piece of newspaper.
Note:I can’t believe how clean this made my glass! I was admittedly skeptical but it left it clean and streak-free.
I knew this funnel would eventually come in handy!
Kitchen
How to clean your dishwasher: Once a month run the dishwasher empty with 1 cup of white vinegar (poured into the base) to kill any germs, etc. Once a month, clear out the trap at the bottom of the dishwasher (food particles can get stuck there). It is also recommended to scrub (with a toothbrush) the rubber lining on a monthly basis (using vinegar).
Natural oven cleaner: Mix 1 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup sea salt, and 1 tbsp liquid dish soap. Add water to mixture (as needed) to create a thick paste (consistency of a soft frosting). Use a large paint brush to apply the mixture liberally to the surface of the oven. Leave it on overnight. The next morning wipe down the surface with a damp sponge, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Clean out your fridge with Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap (one of my favourites, it truly has multiple uses). Idea from here. As a side note supposedly there’s a documentary out on the Bronner family and how the soap came to be! I’m interested to watch it.
Sink or stovetop cleaner: Put a 1/3 cup baking soda in a bowl. Mix in enough warm water so that you get a nice moist paste. Put paste on sponge or paint brush and scrub away.
Note:I used a sponge to apply the paste. You really don’t need very much water (only a tiny bit to get it to mix together). This worked super well! I don’t know if my burners on the stovetop were even cleaned before I moved in (yikes) and this easily got off all the gross stuff.
How to clean your microwave: All you need is water and vinegar but check out the link for more details as there are a few more steps involved.
Note:I simply sprayed my household cleaner (below) inside and outside the microwave, let it sit for a minute, then scrubbed it off with a sponge. It seemed to work just fine but my microwave wasn’t super dirty.
General
Household cleaner: 1 natural cleaner to replace all the cleaning products you may have! White vinegar. Mix 1 part water and 1 part vinegar. Put in a spray bottle and use as required. It evaporates almost immediately and easily cuts through grease. You can also use it to whiten your whites and as a fabric softener (but don’t mix it with bleach).
Note:I added about 20 drops orange essential oil and it smelled pretty good (only faintly of vinegar and that smell disappears pretty quickly).
Squeaky clean floors!
All purpose cleaner: 1/2 cup white vinegar, 3 cups water, 1/4 tsp tea tree oil, 10 drops essential oil
PS. I highly recommend checking out the Domestic Geek’s website and YouTube channel. Many of the mixtures above are from her site and she has some great tips.
With spring and warm weather on the way I’ve been more inspired to eat ‘cooler’ meals and more salads but I’ve also cooked up a few new things!
Here’s what I’ve been making lately (many of them incorporate ingredients from my SFU Harvest Box)
The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen’s Lentil Kale and Dal: I had an abundance of lentils (I went a little wild at Whole Foods bulk food sale a few months ago) and several onions from my Harvest Box and this seemed like the perfect recipe. I replaced collard greens for kale and did not go light on the ginger! I really enjoyed the recipe. Flavourful and easy to make.
The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen’s Healing Quinoa Cabbage Soup: Spring seems to be a time when a lot of people do detoxes. I have no plans to do a juice cleanse anytime soon but this soup is said to be great for detoxification. I was also getting over a cold and figured the healing couldn’t do any harm! But I now have half a cabbage waiting in my fridge to be used. Any ideas? I used the carrots and onions from my Harvest Box.
How is that for a spring-like background! Excuse the shadows.
Foodie Fiasco’s Coconut Flour Pancakes: I’ve made quite a few versions of these ‘paleo’ pancakes and found they generally all taste they same. These ones were good and kept me full for a long time! Instead of the traditional maple syrup route I topped mine with almond butter, apple sauce, and chopped apple (from the Harvest Box).
Get Fit with Sonia’s Mini Chocolate Flax Cake:I’ve made a few protein cakes in my day. I came across this blog through a friend’s Facebook page and figured I would try out some of the recipes (I’ve also bookmarked a bunch of the ‘Mindless Monday‘ bodyweight workouts and I’ve tried a few out so far. They’re great!). I tripled the recipe so I would have snacks prepped for the week and used a muffin tin vs. ramekins. Careful not to overflow the muffin holders before you bake them (I was shocked at how much the muffins rose).
That’s it for now! More food to come later in the week. With so much going on at school these past few weeks I’ve felt in a bit of a rut recipe wise. Here’s hoping for some inspiration and new ingredients in my next batch of recipes. I can’t wait for the summer farmers markets to open up in May and all the fresh produce.
To close off my posts on UnDiet, after reading the book here are some tips I’ve taken away and adapted into my own life:
1. Drink water. Lots of it. To spice things up I drink it with a fancy glass straw, add slices of lemon, cucumber, apple, lime, etc. or chunks of frozen fruit (who needs ice cubes).
2. Make my meals from scratch using real, whole ingredients. I rarely eat out anymore (I’m also on a grad student budget) but I do love cooking my meals at home. You know exactly what’s going into your food and you get to choose the ingredients, tastes, and what you make! Since I’ve begun cooking so much more I’ve also tried some really different ingredients (i.e. teff, millet, dulse, miso, various spices, purple cabbage, carob, maca, chia…)
3. Eat vegetables.A few of my favourite ways to get my vegetables in daily: veggie-filled soups and stews, green smoothies, and big salads for lunch or dinner.
Big green spinach salad with roasted chicken, walnuts, vegetables, and orange miso dressing
4. Move daily. Since the end of Tina Reale’s Best Body Bootcamp I’ve scaled it back a bit on the exercise and try to keep daily workouts to under 40 minutes (I’ve been loving Amanda Russell’s YouTube videos). It’s given me a lot more energy, is more fun, and I don’t get bored. I also love going to yoga classes a few times a week and long walks on the seawall and in Stanley Park. We’ve had beautiful weather in Vancouver lately, so it’s made going for a walk all the more inviting.
This is one of my favourites. Don’t be deceived by the short amount of time! It is tough.
5. Meal plan and prep. At the end of every week I’ll go through my cookbooks and all the recipes I’ve bookmarked over the past week and decide what to make for the following week. I generally make 2 main dishes (often a 1 pot meal, soup or stew), 2 dips (hummus is a great option), roast a whole chicken, cut up raw vegetables for the week, bake some sweet potatoes, bake a healthy baked good, cook up some grains (usually quinoa), hard boil some eggs and make 1-2 salad dressings. It is the nicest feeling to come home to food ready to eat at the end of the day! A few hours of meal prep on Sunday also gives me chance to catch up on the Real Housewives…
Zucchini hummus and vegetable sticks ready to go
Baked sweet potato and sweet cinnamon hummus underneath
Sliced brussel sprouts, onion, and garlic ready to roast
6. Go au naturel.Meghan has some great tips for natural beauty products! In the spirit of spring cleaning I have a post coming up on DIY cleaning products. They were a lot of fun to make and use and make me feel way better about the products I’m using to clean with.
7. Trust my intuition and let go.I’ve learned from reading UnDiet that it’s not only about what we eat. It also comes down to how we’ve feel. I’m sure you’ve heard before: stress can undo any good diet or nutrition! And it is true. You can eat all the ‘right’ foods and still not feel your best – as frustrating at that may sound – I’ve experienced it first hand. Despite all the changes this past year (i.e. moving to Vancouver, starting grad school, no longer working 9-5, etc.) I’ve been trying to keep calm, relax, let things go, and enjoy the beautiful city I’m in.
8. Take other people’s opinions with a grain of salt.When you make a change in your life regardless of what it is often people will have a comment about it. It is tough totally changing the way you eat, the decisions you make, or the amount of exercise you get, without at times feeling judged. After reading a lot of blogs, fitness magazines, ‘healthy lifestyle’ and food blogs, I’ve come to realize that I need to do what makes me feel my best (… which I think also constantly changes)!
9. Laugh every day and enjoy what you do.Despite my kitchen disasters (and other adventures) it’s easier in the end to laugh about it! And despite the trials and tribulations of grad school I am happy to be here and am doing my best to enjoy life as a student and soak up all the opportunities and experiences coming my way.
There are some fantastic recipes in Meghan Telpner’s new book UnDiet for which I’m a proud ambassador for (PS. order your copy here). The other day I posted my review of the book. Here I thought I would share with you some of my favourite recipes from the book and Meghan’s blog that I’ve cooked over the past few years to give you a taste of the food you can find!
To kick things off, here are some of the recipes I can’t wait to try from the book:
- Homemade Thai green curry paste (I have never considered making my own curry paste and I don’t know why not!)
- Spiced apple carrot cake
- Banana chocolate soft serve
- Meghan’s no longer secret tomato sauce (aren’t you curious to find out the secret ingredient)
- Life-affirming chili (sounds pretty powerful to me!)
After purchasing the book I’ve also become a member of the #UnDiet book club group on Facebook. The recipes the readers have made from the book and posted pictures of look awesome! It’s always fun to see everyone’s own interpretations of the recipes and how they go about creating their meals.
I mentioned in another post that I’ve followed Meghan’s blog and work for the past few years. Over the years I’ve of course found some recipes that I love to make from her blog! Here are some of my favourites:
Kale chips of all kinds. I love these spicy thai ginger kale chips. Be warned. You will likely go through 1 head of kale in 1 sitting. Or maybe that’s just me.
Kale chips take over my kitchen! And were gone within 2 days.
Bread. But not your typical bread. Meghan’s blood sugar balancing bread is so flavourful. I love the addition of sun dried tomatoes and basil.
The spicy sweet potato and refried bean burritos were one of the first recipes I remember making from Meghan’s site (and several weeks after I had gone vegetarian). Though my Dad abhors the smell of cumin (seriously, don’t bring it up with him, you will never hear the end of it) these burritos are super delicious!
You should make these wraps or these wraps for the sauces alone! (a spicy pad thai inspired sauce and an almond dipping sauce).
From nut milk bags to superhero balls you’ve got to love some of the recipe and kitchen gadget names in Meghan’s kitchen! I love making these balls as a snack and quick boost of energy.
Meghan’s had a lot of great guest posts on her blog include the lovely Sondi Brunner (who I’ve had the chance to meet up with in Vancouver which has been great). I loved the orange almond coconut muffins she wrote about.
In case you don’t like reading recipes you can always check out one of the recipe videos!
How to make chia paste (a super versatile ingredient from an egg-replacer, to a smoothie thickener, to a chia pudding dessert)
I could go on for a while but these are just some of the recipes I’ve tried out and loved. I encourage you go check them out for yourself! Most importantly they’re easy to follow, minimal steps, simple, and delicious (and will make you feel pretty awesome too).
Did you get a chance to read my post a few weeks ago? I voluntarily became an ambassador for Meghan Telpner’s new book and do truly believe in the ‘UnDiet’ lifestyle (in Meghan’s words: a fabulous, practical, and modern guide to true health). I hope you are able to find some tips and tricks you may like to incorporate into your own life. Despite some obstacles along the way I am happier and healthier living this way. The book comes out today and I can’t wait to get my hard copy in the mail. I had a chance to read the book several weeks ago!
Without further ado here is my review of UnDiet:
I have read a lot of ‘diet’ and ‘health’ books in the past few years but I am guilty of rarely finishing them! I easily read UnDiet from start to finish (in a couple of sittings at that)! I have been a big fan of Meghan Telpner for several years and eagerly anticipated the arrival of her new book (and hopefully not her last). Meghan’s bright personality shines through the book, from the carefully selected quotes, to the candid (and honest) writing, to the colourful pictures scattered throughout. She truly embodies her work and her authenticity is evident. In the book’s introduction she states: “There is no division between the work that I do and the life that I live”.
From the start, it is clear the book is truly about UnDieting! The goal is a vibrant and healthy life, not a number on the scale or a waist measurement (though that may be a nice side effect). This is a lifestyle change and an ongoing practice (Meghan suggests similar to a yoga practice). UnDieting is not just about the food we eat, but how we feel during the day, the relationships we have, how we get ‘our sweat on’, and the work that we do.
Besides being colourful and visually appealing, UnDiet is also well organized! Broken up into 10 chapters, each chapter ‘tackles’ one aspect of the UnDiet lifestyle. Facts are presented simply and to the point with ample evidence and reasoning (i.e. we all know we shouldn’t drink out of plastic water bottles. Meghan clearly explains why!). Each chapter is followed by a page that summarizes the chapter’s key points (much like that of your high school chemistry textbook but way more exciting), and provides transitional tips and mantras to help you gradually UnDiet your life. Everything you need to improve your health and your life is covered: real food recipes, how to optimize your time in the kitchen, how to select recipes (something I have never before seen in a ‘healthy living’ book), optimal fruit and vegetable prep, how to kick your cravings and tackle your bad habits, how and why to reduce your food waste, edible beauty and home care, and how to ‘love what you do and do it with love’.
UnDiet concludes with an easy-to-follow eight-week transformation and seven day meal plan to help you start UnDieting your life. As an added bonus when you purchase the book you are able to join the UnDiet Book Club/Facebook group (full of members sharing their delicious-looking recipes and thoughts on their UnDieting experiences).
UnDiet is incredibly accessible. Whether you are a seasoned ‘UnDieter’ or wanting to transition into a healthier lifestyle, UnDiet will undoubtedly prove helpful! Meghan is personable and your biggest cheerleader. Her own personal photos and anecdotes throughout the book allow the reader to feel that they truly get to know the author and encourage them to enter (and never leave) the ‘land of UnDieted love’. Well-done Meghan!
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