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Vegan Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe
Growing up, my mom would make the BEST curried chicken salad. It was made with savory spices and loaded with veggies. The perfect filling lunch for a hot summer day. Now that I'm plant-based, I've given my mom's recipe a healthy spin to create a delicious dairy-free version. This curried chickpea salad recipe has all the great...
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Easy vegan summer lunch: Lemon avocado chickpea salad
Letâs face it; sometimes itâs just too hot to cook. Instead of ordering takeout, try this lemon avocado chickpea salad. There is no stove or oven required with this healthy and delicious plant-based recipe! Itâs creamy, refreshing and a bit spicy (from the garlic). Enjoy it over greens, or on...
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No Salt No Oil Recipe for Weight Loss: Curried Chickpea Salad With Chef AJ
A plant-based spin on chicken salad, this curried chickpea salad is destined to become your new summer favorite. With strong curry aromas, sweet notes from the raisins, a tangy punch from lemon, a nip from the green onions, and a refreshing crunch from the celery, this curried chickpea salad covers it all,...
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New to a WFPB Diet? 9 Hearty Salad Recipes for People Who Hate Eating Salad
Think salad is just a boring side dish? Salads have gained an unfair reputation if you ask me! The good news is they don't have to be wimpy piece of iceberg lettuce â salads can be the star of your meal! So if you're new to a whole food plant-based diet, give...
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How to Build a Hearty Vegan Salad (That Even Your Omnivore Friends Will Love)
Quick Take There is no denying you will eat a lot of salads on a whole food plant-based diet. They are good for you and are the perfect easy nutrient-rich way to round out your meals. But if you're worried, you'll have to chew threw wimpy salads at every meal now that...
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6 Healthy Plant-Based Swaps You Can Make in Your Kids' Lunchbox
Finding time to provide your kiddos with a healthy lunch is challenging enough, but if youâre moving to a plant-based diet, it can feel especially daunting. Throw picky eaters into the mix and you may be ready to throw in the towel altogether. But rest easy because weâve got your back!...
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10 Comforting and Heart Healthy Plant-Based Recipes
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men in the United States. Thankfully, coronary heart disease can be prevented (and even reversed) by following a healthy lifestyle, which includes a focus on whole, plant-based foods. What Makes a Meal Heart-Healthy? We know that high cholesterol levels are an important...
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Celebrate Mother's Day with These 5 Whole Food Plant-Based Brunch Ideas
Mother's Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and healthy plant-based brunch? Not only will you be treating your mom to a delicious meal, but you'll also be doing something good for her health. So let's toast to mom's health with...
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Whole Food Plant-Based Recipe: Creamy Buffalo Sauce
Need a spicy and tangy sauce to top your sandwiches, quinoa bowl, corn on the cob, pasta salad, or roasted cauliflower wings? This simple whole food plant-based buffalo sauce is not only easy to make in the blender, but a great substitution for the (not-so-whole-food-plant-based) buffalo sauce we grew up on....
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5 quick kid-friendly vegan lunch recipes
Quick Take How to make stress free plant based lunches for your kids in minutes that they will actually love. Making plant based lunches for your kids can be easy, healthy, and affordable.  On this page 5 quick and easy kid-friendly lunch ideas 1. Chickpea salad 2. Tahini sweet potato 3....
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Oil-free and gluten-free "fried" avocado (AKA the perfect veggie burger topping)
Ever wondered if the perfect veggie burger topping exists? It does: fried avocado. Ok, fine, this gluten-free recipe isn't technically fried; it's battered and baked. But it sure tastes fried, minus the high calorie and high fat oil. Bonus: it's not just the BEST veggie burger topping, it's absolutely delicious on...
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Quick and Easy Oil-Free Falafel Bites
Falafel is amazing, but it can take so much time to make if you want to make! Many recipes will encourage using dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas), but today we are going to take a shortcut with quick and easy canned chickpeas. The other magical thing about this whole food plant-based recipe is that itâs oil...
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The 20-Minute Easy Plant-Based Meals to Make Weeknights A Breeze
No time? We hear you! These three 20-minute easy plant based meals are perfect for a quick weekday dinner. When life gets busy you don't have to resort to takeout or fast food; instead, try one of these super quick and easy vegan meals that are tasty, healthy, and ready in no time to...
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6 quick and easy plant based recipes for summer
Itâs summer. Itâs hot. Even with air conditioning, itâs understandable that you donât want to turn on the oven. And chopping, sauteing, and baking just sounds like too much right now, right? Wouldn't it be nice to have an arsenal of quick and easy plant based recipes for summer that don't...
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Plant-Based Easter Menu Ideas For Brunch and Dinner
Your first plant-based Easter? You may be wondering just what the heck an Easter brunch or dinner looks like now that your grandmotherâs braised lamb or ham roast is off the menu. Fear not! Whether you're hosting brunch or dinner, weâve got some delicious (and nutritious!) whole food plant-based Easter...
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3 Reasons You Should Never Skip Lunch
What should you have for lunch today? If youâre committed to the whole-food plant-based dietary lifestyle, that question can be a difficult one to answer. Thatâs because sometimes knowing what you should eat, and knowing how to plan for and prepare those foods, are two very different things. If youâre...
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Spruce up your spuds: 10 creative plant based baked potato toppings
Quick Take A baked potato is a simple, cheap, and versatile meal for the plant-based eater. But if you grew up on the Standard American Diet, it can be hard to imagine dressing your potato without butter, sour cream, or bacon bits. Luckily, MamaSezz is here to spark the imagination!...
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Boost Your Immune System with These 7 Plant-Based Sources of Zinc
Quick Take One of the best natural ways to boost your immune system? Eating zinc-rich foods. Hereâs why we need zinc to stay healthy, plus the top 7 sources of plant-based zinc to add to your plate this fall. Before We Begin: Get Immunity-Boosting Meals, Delivered (No Prep Required!) Order...
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How to Dine Out on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet (at Any Restaurant)
Quick Take Eating at restaurants can be a bit overwhelming when you first transition to a whole food plant-based diet. But it can be done! Follow our tips for ordering plant-based meals at nearly any type of restaurant. Before we begin: Get plant-based meals delivered! Not ready to dine out? That's OK!...
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3 Healthy Vegan Snack Alternatives to Potato Chips For When You Need to That Satisfying Crunch
Potato is a healthy vegetable, high in potassium, vitamins B6 and C, fiber, and magnesium  â that is until it is fried in oil. Don't get me wrong; potato chips are delicious and definitely a convenient snack for movie nights, parties, you name it. But, the toll they take on your body...
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Interested in a Plant-Based Diet for Athletes? You Need These 10 High Protein Vegan Snacks
A plant-based diet for athletes is on the rise, and for good reason: eating whole plant-based foods can enhance performance, endurance, strength, and stamina! But if you're new to the plant-based scene, you may be wondering what plant-based snacks to reach for in place of your high protein, albeit not vegan,...
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[FREE] Super Easy 7 Day Vegan Weight Loss Meal Plan
Quick take Trying to eat a plant-based diet for weight loss but not sure where to start? This easy vegan meal plan for weight loss is a great jumping off point because you'll get 7 days of whole food plant-based meals. In other words, we've done the heavy lifting so you...
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Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy MamaSezz Awesome Sauce
Quick Synopsis Dubbed Awesome Sauce by the MamaSezz Heartbeet Gang during recipe testing (because it was so flippinâ awesome), our creamy vegan thousand island dressing is more than a salad dressing. It will give your dish the flavor boost you never knew you needed. Keep reading to get our favorite...
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9 Plant-Based Comfort Food Recipes for Meat Lovers
Quick Take Want to try a plant-based diet for your health but worried you'll be eating nothing but salads? Or maybe you're hoping your meat loving spouse might get on the plant-based train with you, but they're skeptical of WFPB recipes? Well good news! Eating plant-based does NOT mean eating rabbit...
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10 Best Plant Based Protein Recipes
Quick Synopsis Trying to incorporate more plant-based protein in your life? Weâve got the scoop on the plant-based protein (how much you need and where to get it), plus 10 of our favorite plant-based protein recipes to whip up at home. Eat up! The Full Story Can you get enough...
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Free and Easy WFPB Vegan 7-Day Meal Plan For Beginners (+ BONUS RECIPES)
Quick Take A whole food plant-based diet can be overwhelming when youâre starting out. But being a plant-based beginner doesn't have to be so difficult! Luckily, MamaSezz is here to guide you. One of the best ways to stick with your new healthy lifestyle? Getting a WFPB meal plan in place!...
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How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss (and Never Feel Hungry)
Quick Take Eating plant-based for weight loss works! But if you're trying to lose weight on a plant-based diet and feel like you're always hungry, chances are you won't see the results you want. Feeling deprived often leads to overeating (this is why dieting doesn't really work!). But here's the thing: always...
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How to Get Over a Cold Fast with Whole Plant-Based Foods
Quick Take Many factors contribute to the normal function of the immune system, including getting plenty of sleep (6-8 hours per day), exercising regularly, avoiding stress and, of course, making sure that you follow a healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables. Yep! What you eat matters when it comes...
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Boost Your Supply with These 10 Best Plant-Based Foods for Breastfeeding Moms
Quick Take Breastfeeding is so rewarding, for you and your baby â but it can be challenging, too, especially in the beginning. As a new mom, eating a healthy diet is the number one priority, whether you're breastfeeding or not! And while there are products available that promise to magically increase your milk supply, your best bet...
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The secret to making a vegan sandwich (that actually fills you up)
Quick Take Think sandwiches are a thing of the past now that you follow a whole food plant-based lifestyle? We've got excellent news: your favorite lunch is still on the table! And if you're worried your vegan sandwich will be plain or even a little "wimpy" without meat, we're here to help with these...
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The 11 Whole Food Plant Based Swaps You Need to Know
Quick Synopsis: Thinking about following a whole food plant-based lifestyle, but not sure where to start? One of the easiest ways to kickstart your plant-based life is to âveganizeâ some of your favorite Standard American fare with whole food plant-based ingredient substitutions. Whether itâs swapping out milk for nondairy varieties...
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10 Low Calorie Plant-Based Recipes
Trying to lose weight on a whole food plant-based diet? Sounds like a great plan! After all, plant-based eaters tend to have lower BMIs than their meat and cheese eating counterparts. Why? Plant-based foods are naturally lower in calories than many animal products. Plus plants are full of fiber, which...
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No Filter: Here are the WFPB Meals the MamaSezz Team Actually Eats in a Day
Quick Take Want to eat a whole food plant-based diet but your social media feed is filled with superfood powders and complex #MealPrepGoals that make you feel like it's unattainable? Or maybe you're worried that your menu will be limited now that you've cut out meat, eggs, and dairy? I want to tell you...
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Cooking Beyond the Recipe: Unleashing Creativity with Vegan Meal Kits
Vegan meal kits have revolutionized the way we approach cooking, providing a hassle-free and delicious way to enjoy easy plant-based recipes. While these kits offer convenience and simplicity, they also serve as a launching pad for culinary experimentation. With a bit of imagination and a willingness to think outside the...
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A Week of Quick and Easy Family Vegan Meals for Busy Weeknights
In our bustling lives, finding time for nourishing family dinners can be tough. But fear not! We've got a week-long plan to serve up delightful quick and easy family vegan meals that are as wholesome as they are simple. Say goodbye to dinner dilemmas and hello to happy bellies with...
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Food Geography for Kids: Homeschool Cultural Cuisine Lessons
When it comes to homeschooling, creativity knows no bounds. An intriguing avenue involves blending education with culinary exploration. For example, imagine immersing yourself in food geography for kids, where you introduce your homeschoolers to a plethora of whole food plant-based dishes inspired from around the globe. Moreover, every week presents...
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10 Vegan Recipes to Help You Make the Most of Your Fall Harvest
The fall conjures for me nature in transition, puffy grey clouds, and the start of cold weather, and of course the warmth and comfort of fall-inspired dishes. The veggies become hardier and the broths more spicy â just what we need to forget about the coming winter! The good news is that...
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QUIZ Are You a SAD (Standard American Diet) Eater?...Results May Surprise You
Choose the answer that best matches your experience.Get your final results at the bottom of page. 1. Think over your last three meals. How much of it could you have found at 7-Eleven? A. Most of it (minus the fork and knife)B. A few of the side dishes would be...
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No Recipe, No Problem: 5 Healthy Pasta Hacks for Your WFPB Diet
Quick Take New to a whole food plant-based lifestyle and missing your favorite pasta dishes? Good news: you can eat a healthy plant-based diet AND enjoy pasta with these 5 healthy pasta hacks for your WFPB diet! (Go ahead, do your happy dance!) Before We Begin: Get Plant-Based Comfort Foods, Delivered! Say hello to your new go-to healthy...
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The Best Plant-Based Diet is the One You Can Stick To: The Guide to Eating 80% WFPB
Quick Take Starting a plant-based diet but feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of going all in? Know this: Rome wasn't built in a day and you don't have to go 100 percent whole food plant-based to feel better, lose weight, or reach your healthy living goals. The best plant-based diet is the one you...
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Gourmet It Up: MamaSezz 2-Week Whole Food Plant-Based Challenge
Cutting to the Chase... The MamaSezz 2-Week Whole Food Plant-Based Challenge comes with everything you need to kickstart your healthy lifestyle: ready-made meals for 2 weeks, accompany meal plans, and online support for daily questions and inspiration. But if youâre an adventurous plant-based newbie, you may want to get a...
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Don't get stuck in a rut! How to get more variety in your plant based diet
Quick Take Variety is the spice of life! But so many plant-based eaters get stuck in a rut, eating the same old, same old. The good news is, with these simple tricks you can get more variety in your plant based diet. But first: a gift for you!   On This Page The...
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Are You Getting Enough Iron? 7 Plant-Based Iron Sources to Add to Your Plate
Quick Take Heard that meat is the only good source of iron and that vegans are not getting enough of this essential mineral? This is a common myth and we're happy to dispel it. The truth is, there are so many vegan foods with iron and, as a bonus, they contain additional components that make...
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These are the essentials you need to stock your plant-based pantry
Quick Take Learning to stock your plant-based pantry is a great way to stay on track with your new healthy lifestyle and to ensure you've got food on hand during those "just in case" situations. Here are the essential plant-based pantry items to stock up on.  The Full Story Eating...
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10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Plant-Based Protein Intake At Every Meal
Quick Take Although the average American (omnivorous or herbivorous) gets way more protein than they need, if you're worried about getting enough plant-based protein on your diet, try adding these 10 vegan protein sources to your plate. Before We Begin: Get All Your Protein (And More) with MamaSezz Peak Performance...
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How to Eat a More Seasonal Plant-Based Diet This Fall
Fall is upon us, and what better time to embrace the deliciousness of a seasonal plant-based diet? In North America, this season offers an abundance of fresh produce that can be transformed into hearty and nutritious meals. Here are some simple tips, tricks, and recipes to help you savor the...
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When Is an Avocado Ripe? Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Avocado
Quick Synopsis It can be a real bummer to slice open an avocado only to find itâs not quite ripe...or worse, brown and mushy. But good news! With these simple tips and tricks, you can identify a ripe avocado in no time (AND learn what to do when a less...
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Pregnant and Vegan: Here's What I Ate During My Pregnancy (3 Day Meal Plan)
Quick Take Pregnant and vegan and have questions about nutrition? Here's how I got all the essential nutrients for me and my baby during my vegan pregnancy. Before We Begin: Get All The Nutrients You Need, Without the Meal Prep! Fill your fridge with ready-made and delicious plant-based meals from MamaSezz. WFPB takes on...
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How Dr. Joanne Kong's diet defies age, boosted her immunity, and led to advocacy
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. In this series, we talk with some of the worldâs most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals. We get to hear their stories of suffering, transformation, and service â and...
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The Ultimate (little) Blog to Plant-Based Eating
Quick synopsis When you make the shift to plant-based foods, your mind, your body, and your food go through some pretty big changes. Here is your guide to eating whole food plant-based without driving yourself, your friends, your family, or your waiter crazy! The Full Story As you adapt to...
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The formula you need to make a perfect vegan Buddha Bowl every time
Quick Take Although people have been making one bowl vegetarian meals cross-culturally for centuries, they gained popularity in the United States in 2013 when the term âBuddha Bowlâ was coined. Buddha Bowls often consist of grains and vegetables aesthetically arranged in one bowl, drizzled with a sauce or dressing. Here's how...
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15 Healthy Eating Hacks to Help Your Kids Love Plant-Based Foods
Quick Take Struggling to convince your children to eat more plant-based foods? You're certainly not the first parent whose kids refuse to eat anything healthy. Time to get creative! We've got 15 mom-approved healthy eating hacks to turn picky eaters in plant-based advocates. Before We Begin: The Easiest Way to...
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What is nutritional yeast, how to use it, and is it good for you?
Quick synopsis Scrolling through almost any vegan recipe site youâre bound to run into one funny-sounding ingredient again and again: nutritional yeast. While yes, it doesnât have the most appetizing name, believe us when we tell you itâs a must for your plant-based pantry. Keep reading to find out why...
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New to a WFPB Diet? The Beginner Hacks You Need to Know
Quick Take Eating a healthy diet doesnât have to mean giving up on convenience and enjoying the beauty of food! In fact, a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet brings into our life more color, texture, flavor, and variety of fruit and veggies beyond your imagination. How is this possible? With...
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7 Foods to Reduce Anxiety Naturally (And 5 to Avoid)
Quick Look Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting about 40 million adults. And while anxiety is often treated with therapy and medication, understanding the link between diet and anxiety can also be a powerful tool for managing your mental health. Just as there are...
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How to Clear Acne Fast: Eat These 5 Foods (And Skip These)
Quick Take Acne has impacted so many of us â how we see ourselves and how we carry ourselves in the world. But we donât have to suffer any longer! By simply substituting certain âtriggerâ foods for healthy plant-based choices that heal the body inside out, we can make acne...
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Six Inflammatory Foods to Avoid
Quick Synopsis Fighting chronic inflammation? The best way to reduce inflammation is to change what you eat. Here are six of the inflammatory foods to avoid. The Full Story Chronic inflammation is a pain (literally). Inflammation is our bodyâs natural and healthy defense mechanism against injury, but chronic inflammation is not....
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Plant Based Diet for Beginners
Want to leave unhealthy eating habits in 2020 and gear up for a whole food plant-based 2021? Eating better was the top New Yearâs resolution last year (and most likely this year, too) so youâre hardly alone. That said, making a lifestyle change can be scary! The good news is:...
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How to Detox from Dairy in 3 Weeks (Plus What Happens to Your Body When You Do!)
Quick Take There are so many benefits of ditching dairy, from clearer skin to healthy weight loss to reduced risk for developing disease down the road. But if you're trying to go plant-based and struggling to give dairy the boot, we hear you and we see you, friend! It can be...