There's more than one way to experience a plant-based
diet.
I offer a seasonal, whole foods, REAL food,
approach to creating healthy and delicious plant-based meals, based on your specific
health and lifestyle goals.
Popular Plant-Based Diets
Vegetarian - the typical American
vegetarian diet does not include meat, poultry, or fish, but may include
dairy, egg, and honey products.
Total Vegetarian -
also known as dietary vegan, this diet eschews the consumption of all animal
products and byproducts. Vegans generally express this philosophy in all
aspects of their life to include clothes, furniture, beauty products,
cars, etc, but total vegetarians may still consume products that contain
animal-derived ingredients.
Macrobiotics - an
holistic approach to eating that links diet to one's total environment.
Emphasis is on eating seasonal, locally grown whole foods and
maintaining a balance in foods eaten with healthy lifestyle behaviors. This
diet is heavily influenced by Japanese foodways.
Mediterranean -
similar to Macrobiotics, this philosophy of eating is modeled around the
diets of the 16 countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Mainly
plant-based, olive oil is the primary monounsaturated fat source, with
cheese, yogurt, and wine consumed in moderation.
Raw Foods - the
"uncooked" diet, raw foods proponents believe that optimal nutrition and
health can only be achieved by eating foods in as close to their natural
state as possible. Foods in this diet are prepared under conditions that
never reach higher than 117-120 degrees F; grains, nuts, and seeds are
soaked and sprouted, vegetables may be fermented, and some dishes may be dehydrated to mimic popular
foods like burgers, breads, and desserts.
There are many ways to design a way of eating that
best reflects your lifestyle and philosophy, ways that are delicious and nourishing without
feeling deprived or bored.
Services:
Cooking Demonstrations
Learn how to create seasonal plant-based dishes made with
real ingredients.
Vita-Mix Demonstrations
Discover how the Vita-Mix 5200 can save you time and
money. Healthy whole food soups, smoothies, juices, and desserts can be
yours in 10 minutes or less.
Market Tours
Intimidated by farmer's markets and natural foods stores?
Want to eat healthy but think it's too expensive? The market tour is for
you.
Vegetarian Health Classes
Learn about the different types of plant-based diets and
discover the one that's right for you. Escape the "junk food" vegetarian
or "starchitarian" traps and create healthier, whole foods meals.
Green Smoothie Challenge
Green smoothies are latest evolution in healthy eating.
Take the Green Smoothie Challenge and drink
your way to better health.
Check out the
events page to find out about
upcoming classes or visit my blog to discover fun and healthy recipes
using the Vita-Mix 5200.
Need ideas for delicious whole food meals?
Check
out these titles below for great recipes and nutrition tips.
