As awareness of environmental issues continues to grow, individuals are seeking ways to align their lifestyle choices with a sustainable future. One impactful avenue is adopting a plant-based diet. I personally have been a vegetarian for over 5 years now! No need to drastically shift your diet though, just by avoiding meat every once in awhile you can reduce your impact. In this blog post, we’ll explore compelling eco-friendly reasons to consider why you should stop eating meat – or at least eating meat all the time.
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bookmark_borderHow to Participate in Veganuary This Year
Hey earth muffins! As the new year unfolds, many embark on a journey of self-improvement and positive change. If you’re considering adopting a plant-based lifestyle, Veganuary is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on your health, the environment, and animal welfare. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps of how you can participate in Veganuary and embrace the richness of plant-powered living during the month of January.
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 Frozen Meat Alternatives To Always Have on Hand
Hey earth muffins! As an environmentalist, it is important to utilize your freezer to reduce your food waste. Whether this means storing leftovers for later or having quick meals on hand for busy nights, your freezer is a huge asset to avoid buying take out. For those of us on a plant-based diet, there are plenty of frozen meat alternatives to stock your freezer with – keep reading for 4 of my favorites!
~MorningStar Veggie Grillers Crumbles
These are awesome, plant-based “beef” crumbles that can be used for basically any recipe. There isn’t any seasoning on them which makes them the perfect base for a quick meal. Because they are small, they cook in about 4-5 minutes… The resealable bag allows you to take out a portion (or two) and keep the rest in the freezer for another day!
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_borderRootless Review: The Ultimate Seaweed Nutrition Bite!
Hey earth muffins! Being on a plant-based diet can result in low levels of important vitamins and nutrients if you aren’t careful. An easy way to ensure you are getting the nutrition you need is to take some sort of multivitamin. Enter Rootless – this seaweed bite is perfect for anyone looking to balance their nutrients! I was gifted a 30 day supply of these bites, so I wanted to share my Rootless review with you all today.
What I Love About Rootless
Firstly, these bites are made out of seaweed (which is super sustainable!). Seaweed only requires sun and seawater to grow… And it doesn’t require any added water, pesticides, fertilizer, etc. that land plants need. On top of this, seaweed also draws carbon out of the surrounding ocean/air. This is always a good thing in terms of sustainability!
Read More ➥bookmark_borderThe BEST (And My Favorite) Salad Add-ins!
Hey earth muffins! As many of you know, I have been on a plant based diet for many years now. One of my favorite (incredibly stereotypical) meals is a big bowl of salad… So I’ve perfected a list of the absolute tastiest salad add ins for you all today. 🥗 Let’s jump into the numerous ways to spice up your salads!