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It’s Not Your Fault

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It’s Not Your Fault

Baked potatoes are healthier to eat than potato chips. You might think it is ridiculous that I’m going over this, but you’d be surprised how many people don’t know that. It’s okay if you didn’t know that either; it’s not your fault. After teaching in both public and private schools in Chicago, I can tell you for a fact that education around what to eat and how to move our bodies is lacking.

I most recently taught science to primary students ranging from first through fourth grade. The human body was talked about in the fourth grade curriculum, but more so in the sense of the systems, not so much on how everything works together and what is needed in order to maintain functionality. Other than that, there was ZERO nutrition and health education listed in the curriculum. That’s not just the case in Chicago. Look at the national level of science education across our country… the current Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) don’t even include education about nutrition and fitness. It’s no wonder why the obesity rates are what they are in the United States.

Build a Vegan Friendly Meal

ARE YOU A VEGAN OR NOT?

Are you vegan or just looking to implement more plant based meals into your diet, but struggling? Well, guess what? You are in the RIGHT place! Let’s chat about how to build a vegan friendly meal that will help you reach your health and fitness goals. Here is a simple breakdown to help you in your journey:

  • 25% Protein
  • 25% Starchy Carbs
  • 50% Non-Starchy Veggies

 

THE BREAKDOWN

Time to break down how to build a vegan friendly meal further.

Simple Vegan Breakfast Hash

Check out this yummy recipe for a Simple Vegan Breakfast Hash. It tastes so yummy! We had this the other day. It was super easy to make we didn’t need much to cook this! Thanks Nikolas Elliot for providing it.

 

PREP & COOK TIME: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

For the Potatoes:

  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For the skillet mixture:

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 5 cloves of garlic, finely diced or minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • sprinkle of sea salt & pepper

Weight-Loss-Friendly Foods

Your Food Discoveries

What foods have you discovered since starting your weight loss journey? When you’re looking to jumpstart weight loss, sifting through online advice and narrowing a plan of attack down to several actionable steps can be the hardest part. That’s why I’m sharing with you the 4 most weight-loss-friendly foods on earth that are supported by science! You ready? Cool! Let’s go!

 

Weight-Loss-Friendly Foods