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What Is Plant-Based Eating?
If you’re looking into plant-based eating for the first time, it can be an incredibly overwhelming topic to dive into. Hopefully this plant based for beginners article helps you find a starting point! If you’re looking for plant based recipes and meal ideas, get your scroll on!
So around here, plant-based means MOST of the foods you eat are from plant sources. They grow on a tree, a vine, in the ground, etc. These foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts, legumes and beans. Oils are included, too!
Plant-based also means that if the foodie wants to, they can incorporate smaller amounts of animal products, like meat, fish, seafood, eggs and even dairy.
I personally strive for a 90% plant-based diet while the other 10% is organic eggs, wild-caught seafood and a tiny bit of cheese when I opt to eat a delish, simple, leafy green salad.
If you’re into easy to make plant based meals and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles – you’re in the right place! Welcome.
Hi. I'm Bri Alli.
I am a laid-back, CEO Girl Boss, mama of four on a get-healthy lifestyle journey. For me, this starts in the kitchen with plant-based foods. I absolutely LOVE salads and eat them daily, which inspired me to start sharing my salad recipes with friends.
I also fell in love with the quality and convenience that Daily Harvest provides, so I’m currently on a mission to try every single item on their menu. Fun, right?!
WELCOME!
Take a look around, pin some recipes, download my FREE plant-based foods list guide and get started on your plant-based eating journey, officially!
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getting started
Plant Based For Beginners | My Advice: Don’t let the concept of eating a plant-based diet get complicated. Keep it simple by starting out slowly + gradually. Make great choices come time to make a decision of what to eat. Remind yourself (out loud) that you CAN do this! Then take action and support yourself.
Before committing to a healthier lifestyle, I struggled with binge-eating, often reaching for something sugary, high in carbohydrates and in calories.
I’d feel so great while eating them (turns out my ADHD brain was searching for dopamine) and almost immediately after, felt like poo. It was a vicious cycle that lasted well over a decade.
So how did I even start eating healthier, when all I wanted to do (and honestly had gotten used to doing) was eat convenient, greasy fast food and an entire package of cookies?
I started eating simple, leafy green salads and started making one healthy choice at as time.
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Plant Based For Beginners Recipes And Meal Ideas
Simple Savory Protein Oat Muffins Recipe: A Low Fat Breakfast Option
Looking for a low fat breakfast option? I have just the healthy, low calorie, savory protein oat muffins recipe for you!
Easy Overnight Oats With Instant Oatmeal Packets Recipe 350 Cals
This 350 Calorie Overnight Oats Recipe Is Made With A Maple And Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal Packet! If you’re looking for a simple and fast way to make overnight oats, this is it!
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It’s just a little crush…on myself. And I’m not sorry about it! Today I’m sharing 5 ways I show myself love and TLC.
Delicious Almond Butter And Jelly Overnight Oats – Easy!
A source of fiber and protein that will keep you full all morning AND tastes like dessert? Almond butter and jelly overnight oats are a great way to start your morning off right!
Instant Oatmeal Packet Dessert Recipe: Jam In Overnight Oats
Looking for ways to eat dessert for breakfast? Yea, me too. Here’s my FAV overnight oats dessert recipe, using a healthy instant oatmeal packet.
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There are some great oatmeal brands on the market today! If you’re looking for a new healthy instant oatmeal brand to try, this comparison chart may just help you decide!
What's A Salad, Anyway?
sal·ad /ˈsaləd/ noun
Raw greens combined with other vegetables and toppings that are served with dressing OR small pieces of food like pasta, meat, fruit & vegetables mixed with a dressing or set in gelatin.
A simple salad is how I started my plant-based diet beginner journey. Here are a few of my favorites.
Tofu In Green Salad Recipe – Healthy Keto Diet Meal Idea
Can you put tofu in salad? I’d like to shout YES as the answer. I honestly didn’t know if I’d like tofu in green salad, but wanting to create a plant-based keto meal was my goal. Let’s check this one out, shall we?
Red Grape Walnut Salad With Goat Cheese – Delicious Healthy Salad Recipe
YUM! A healthy salad recipe that isn’t boring and tastes amazing? Try the sweet red grape walnut salad with goat cheese. Especially if you have a major sweet tooth!
7 Ingredient Healthy Dinner Salad With Smoked Gouda Cheese, Egg And Avocado
7 Ingredient Leafy Greens Healthy Dinner Salad Smoked Gouda Cheese, Egg And Avocado Keto Approved Recipe Idea For Weight Loss
Healthy Sweet Cranberry White Cheddar Apple Walnut Salad Recipe
Looking for a light summer salad? My Sweet Cranberry White Cheddar Apple Walnut Salad Recipe is just 350 calories and is absolutely delicious!
Delicious, Simple Salad With Strawberry And Bleu Cheese
Looking for a light summer salad? This simple salad with strawberry and bleu cheese is the perfect 200 calorie lunch option.
Easy Salad With Shredded Chicken Recipe
Only 400 Calories with ranch dressing, this easy to make salad topped with shredded chicken is a popular choice for lunch or dinner.
daily harvest + girl planted
I'm genuinely in-love with Daily Harvest and it's been such a huge asset in my get-healthy-journey. I'm incredibly thankful that an organic, vegan, gluten-free, arrives-frozen food delivery brand exists. I'm able to stick to my plant-based diet, with DH. I'm currently on a mission to try EVERY item on their menu. Let's do this!
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Harvest Bowls from Daily Harvest seem to be a love ’em or hate ’em kinda thing, depending on the person. My tastebuds have reset, back to basics. Do I like Harvest Bowls? Let’s find out!
My Favorite Daily Harvest Smoothie Hack (Strawberry + Peach)
If you’re looking to create a high-protein healthy meal, Daily Harvest Smoothie Hacks are my favorite! You can easily add protein with my go-to organic, vegan protein powder.
Celebrating Earth Day 2022 By Launching Girl Planted Food & Lifestyle On YouTube
I’m officially on YouTube! Here’s the official video trailer for my channel – a food and lifestyle brand all about seeking simplicity to build a life I love.
Leek + Fonio Grits Daily Harvest Forager Bowl Review Delicious! (Video 2022)
YUM! Trying Daily Harvest’s Leek + Fonio Grits Forager Bowl for the very first time. Here are my thoughts, on camera. Because why not?
Daily Harvest Banana And Greens Smoothie (2023 Honest Review)
It was love at first sip! A powerhouse combination of ingredients makes for a great plant-based snack. I even have a smoothie hack idea for you!
