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Learn How to Read a Nutrition Label
Quick Synopsis Packaged foods that look healthy are often misleading which is why learning how to read nutrition labels is a great skill, especially as you move to a whole food plant-based diet. Make your trip to the supermarket easier with these tips for assessing nutrition labels quickly. The Full Story A whole food...
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Is MSG Unhealthy? The Weird Truth + Sneaky Names for MSG Hiding Right on Food Labels
Quick Page We've written about the sneaky names for sugar hiding on food labels, but what about MSG, which makes its way into many packaged foods? Here's what you need to look out for if you're trying to stick with your whole food plant-based diet. On This Page What is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)? Is...
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The Sneaky Names for Refined Sugars Hiding On Food Labels (+ 5 Refined Sugar Free WFPB Dessert Recipes)
Quick Start Trying to follow a whole food plant-based lifestyle but sugar keeps sneaking its way in? You're not alone! It can certainly feel like refined sugar is everywhere...because it kind of is. Worst of all, it's not always easy to identify as you're reading nutrition labels because manufacturers often...
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Trying a Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss? You Need These Vegan Grocery Shopping Hacks
A plant-based diet for weight loss has been touted by health experts because it works...but the kind of plant-based diet you follow matters. Not all vegan food is created equally! (Did you know Oreos are vegan?) Before We Begin: The Easiest Way to Start your Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss No...
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What is a plant-based diet, exactly? The easy guide for plant-based newbies
Quick Take It’s been said you are what you eat. And while this may not be literally true (something we can all be thankful for), it is true that the food we consume plays a vital role in our health, appearance, and even our mood. That’s why it’s so important...
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Our favorite vegan food at Trader Joe's: your whole food plant based grocery list
Quick Take It's easy to be vegan at Trader Joe's. They've got vegan versions of seemingly everything, from chorizo to mozzarella to animal cookies. And while MamaSezz is all about making mealtime easy, some of the popular vegan convenience foods at Trader Joe's don't quite make the whole food cut. Is Trader...
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Yes You Can Eat Vegan Pasta Dishes
Quick Synopsis Do you think vegan pasta dishes will derail your healthy living goals? You’re not alone. But truth bomb - vegan pasta dishes are only unhealthy when the noodles are refined. You can enjoy your easy vegan pasta recipes. Just choose whole grain varieties of pasta (like brown rice or lentil), read...
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We Tried and Analyzed Popular Healthy Sugar Alternatives (These Are The Best)
Quick Take Stuck on sweets? You're not alone. Sugar is one of the more addictive foods we eat and it's seemingly in EVERYTHING! The good news: there is no need to cut sweetness out of your life! Just choose whole foods as your healthy sugar alternatives. And even better news: we tried and analyzed all of...
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Whole Food Plant-Based Grocery Shopping Tips
Quick Synopsis Not sure what your grocery list looks like without meat, cheese, eggs, and milk? Get our simple tips for navigating the grocery store with your new whole food plant-based diet. The Full Story When you first switch to a whole food plant-based diet you're not only learning to eat differently,...
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Can I Still Have Sugar on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?
Quick Synopsis Can you still have sugar on a whole food plant-based diet? Yes...and no. Confused? Let’s break this down. When it comes to a whole food plant-based lifestyle, refined sugars, like high fructose corn syrup and white sugar, are off the table. These are heavily processed and devoid of...