Hey earth muffins! Food waste is a pressing global issue, and one of the top contributors is lack of meal planning. However, with effective planning, we can minimize food waste while also saving money and time. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the best tips for meal planning that can help you reduce food waste and make a positive impact on the environment. Let’s jump right into it!
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bookmark_borderNo Beef Broth Review: Is This Organic, Vegan Alternative Worth It?
Hey earth muffins! I recently made some french onion soup… And yes, it was fully plant-based! How is this possible you might ask – because it was made with No Beef Broth beef broth alternative from Ocean’s Halo. Yupp, vegan “beef” broth is a thing; and it was delicious! But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. In today’s No Beef Broth review I will be sharing all my thoughts if this product is worth it or not. Let’s jump right into it!
Read More ➥bookmark_borderThe Top Contributors to Food Waste & How to Avoid Them
Hey earth muffins! Food waste is a global issue that has severe environmental consequences. From farm to fork, a significant amount of food is wasted due to various factors. As environmentalists, we should all aim to reduce food waste as much as we can. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top contributors of food waste in the home. More importantly, we’ll explore practical ways to avoid them and foster a more sustainable approach to food consumption going forward!
1. Wishful thinking
We often fall prey to wishful thinking by buying more perishable items than we can realistically consume at the grocery store. While we are all hoping to use these items before they spoil, this is often not the case. The solution – reduce food waste when grocery shopping! Be realistic about your eating habits and the perishable items you buy. Opt for smaller quantities or take frequent trips to the grocery store instead.
Read More ➥bookmark_borderIs Sunbasket Actually Sustainable? A Healthy Meal Delivery Review
Hey earth muffins! Meal delivery subscriptions like Hello Fresh and Home Chef have been increasing in popularity over the years. While convenient, these services come with a lot of packaging waste. In addition, the shipping of these kits also has a negative impact on the environment. Sunbasket is advertised as being a healthy, more sustainable alternative to other brands on the market… To put this to the test, I ordered 4 meals from Sunbasket to get a full understanding of the service. Keep reading for all my thoughts on Sunbasket’s meal delivery!
What I Ordered
Sunbasket offers two options for meals. First, there are Fresh & Ready Meals. These are delivered ready to eat – just pop them in the fridge, and heat up for dinner! Most of these meals can be frozen for later if you can’t get around to eating them right away. The second option are Meal Kits. These come with everything you need to cook up a delicious meal. To try out both, I bought 2 Fresh & Ready Meals and 2 Meal Kits – one vegetarian for me and the other with meat for my boyfriend.
Read More ➥bookmark_borderThe BEST Meatless Ham Alternatives for Easter Dinner
Hey earth muffins! Easter is almost here! Like with all holidays, food is often the centerpiece of every Easter celebration. And that typically means a delicious ham! However, for those of us on plant-based diets, it can leave us searching for a good alternative… Just like there are plant-based turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving, you can also find great meatless ham alternatives for your Easter dinner too. Keep reading for the full list!
Tofurky “Ham” Roast
Tofurky has a great meatless ham roast in a lot of grocery stores this time of year. It is small (about the size of a softball), but is perfect for families with both meat and plant-based eaters. Just pop this into the oven with the ham! This roast comes with an amber ale glaze to put on top, but you could always just eat it plain as well. Definitely a great inexpensive and minimal effort product.
Read More ➥bookmark_borderEasy Ways to Sneak Iron Into Your Plant Based Meals
Hey earth muffins! As many of you know, I have been a vegetarian for multiple years now. It can be hard to get the nutrients you need when on a diet without meat. This can be true if you are vegan, pescatarian, or somewhere else on the plant-based diet spectrum. What can you do to sneak iron into your plant-based meals? Keep reading for all of the best tips!
~Focus on fresh, local produce packed full of iron
Many people on plant-based diets also subscribe to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle too. A great way to shop low waste is to hit up farmers markets with lots of local produce. One way to pack your meals full of iron is to buy/consume vegetables and fruits full of iron. The Red Cross has a great list of iron rich foods you can use as a reference. Veggies full of iron include spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and kale. Fruits to emphasize in your diet include strawberries and watermelon. There are plenty of awesome recipes that highlight this produce!
Read More ➥bookmark_borderHow to Support Vegans as a Non-Vegan
Hey earth muffins! The start of 2023 means it is the month long challenge of Veganuary. If you aren’t vegan, you can still participate in this challenge by supporting those who do follow plant-based diets. Or, maybe you can try to eat a few more plant-based meals each week! Keep reading for a full list of ways to support vegans as a non-vegan.
1. Be an advocate for plant-based diets
A great way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle is to switch to some sort of plant-based diet. Even if you aren’t vegan (or think that the vegan diet is too strict), it is important to be an advocate for all types of sustainable diets. Let others know about alternative diet options and educate those around you on why these are a great way to be more eco-friendly.
Read More ➥bookmark_borderThe Best Plant-Based Turkey Alternatives!
Hey earth muffins! Thanksgiving is just around the corner… Which means it is time to start prepping! The holidays often create excess waste if you aren’t careful; but, it is easy to celebrate an eco-friendly Thanksgiving! One way to reduce your impact on the planet this November is to opt for a meatless alternative to turkey. There are plenty of these on the market nowadays – here are the best plant-based turkey products to try!
1. Quorn Meatless Turkey-Style Roast (~$10)
Just like a real turkey, this is a frozen roast that must be thawed and baked in the oven. The texture (and even the smell!) is similar to the holiday bird, which makes it a perfect replacement. It is also on the smaller side; great for when you only have a few plant based guests coming over for dinner. I got mine at Kroger but I’m sure you can find it at other stores too. 😊
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