Tackling Thanksgiving with Easy Food Swaps & Healthy Holiday Tips
Thanksgiving - truthfully I feel like it kind of snuck up on me. Can you smell the turkey yet at your house? lol. A super fun time of year spent with family, friends, and loved ones you haven’t seen in what feels like ages. Annnnd of course, amidst all the fun and good times can be some extra stress trying to get everything planned.
Corn, Basil & Tomato Pasta made with Barilla® Red Lentil Spaghetti Plus 3 ways to find your protein without meat or tofu!
I worked for 2 years at a vegan cooking school, without being vegan myself. But, let me tell you - I really learned how to make food taste good and make recipes nutritionally balanced without the use of any animal products. I swear it was like the best kind of cooking and recipe boot camp. One of the biggest questions I get asked is about the plant-based diet and how to find protein. Now, you know that I do eat meat and cheese - but I do also try to load up my day with mostly plants. So that said - I get creative! I’m even including a nut-based goat cheese in the recipe below for you to try. There are plenty of ways you can find your protein without relying on animal products or even on tofu - which I know can be pretty polarizing.
Easy Food Swaps For a Healthier Life
The past, gosh - 9 years - I’ve been finding ways to better our diet at home. It started with me, moved over to my husband, and now includes the kids! From shifting to a predominantly plant-based diet, to finding healthy takes on classic recipes, I love experimenting in the kitchen! One simple way I have made our food at home more kid and health friendly is by swapping a few key ingredients with healthier alternatives.