#108b: The Plant-Based Starter Kit: My Favorite Plant-Based & Vegan Books and Documentaries

When I first transitioned to a plant-based diet, I watched several documentaries and read many, many books. It can be so helpful and inspiring to learn more information and to watch inspiring stories.

Family, Lifestyle, Feeding, Nutrition, HabitsDr. YamiJuly 23, 2020plant-based, meat, beans, vegetables, meal ideas, dining outComment

#107b: How to Make 5 Familiar American and Kid-Friendly Dinners Plant-Based

Family, Lifestyle, Feeding, Nutrition, HabitsDr. YamiJuly 15, 2020plant-based, meat, beans, vegetables, meal ideas, dining outComment

#106b: Plant-Based Snacks

Americans LOVE their snacks. I mean, we have an entire industry that thrives off of our obsession with crunchy, salty, and sweet foods that we have come to associate with fun times and relaxation. Although we assume that snacking is a normal part of life, it really hasn’t always been. It hasn’t been part of our culture until recently and there definitely weren’t special snack foods back in the day.

Family, Lifestyle, Feeding, Nutrition, HabitsDr. YamiJuly 8, 2020plant-based, meat, beans, vegetables, meal ideas, dining outComment

#105b: Easy Plant-Based Lunches to Fuel Your Day

Lunch time can be precarious for many Americans. I am all about simplicity and efficiency, so I will share some ideas to get you started. As always, feel free to adapt these ideas to YOUR lifestyle and preferences. Think outside the box and have fun experimenting.

Family, Lifestyle, Feeding, Nutrition, HabitsDr. YamiJuly 1, 2020plant-based, meat, beans, vegetables, meal ideas, dining outComment

#103b: Easy Plant-Based Breakfasts

I’m a huge fan of breakfast! Breakfast is delicious and starting the day in a plant-based way is a wonderful choice. Luckily, a plant-based breakfast can be so easy and soooo yummy!

Family, Lifestyle, Feeding, Nutrition, HabitsDr. YamiJune 17, 2020plant-based, meat, beans, vegetables, meal ideas, dining outComment

#102b: How to Make Plant-Based Choices at Restaurants

I discuss adopting a helpful mindset for eating plant-based at restaurants, 8 general strategies you can try and how to order at 10 different types of restaurants. I hope this helps and decreases your stress and anxiety when eating out! You CAN do it and it gets easier over time!

Family, Lifestyle, Feeding, Nutrition, HabitsDr. YamiJune 10, 2020plant-based, meat, beans, vegetables, meal ideas, restaurants, eating out, dining outComment

#101b: How to Replace Egg in Your Diet

The most well-known risk of egg consumption is the increased risk of heart disease. One egg has about 200 mg of cholesterol. All animal products contain cholesterol, but eggs tend to be a more concentrated source. Humans can manufacture all the cholesterol that we need to build our cell membranes.

#100b: A Guide to Replacing Dairy

Americans consume a lot of dairy. In fact, according to USDA data, in 2018, Americans consumed 646 pounds of total dairy per person per year, which is 107 more pounds per person compared to 1975! We drink lots of fluids milk too, 146 pounds per person per year. But our consumption of cheese is incredible. In 2018, we consumed 40 pounds of cheese per person per year! We also consumed 13 pounds of yogurt, 6 pounds of butter and 18 pounds of ice cream per person! So basically, dairy is everywhere and it is a pervasive part of the American diet.

#97b: A Guide to Replacing Meat in Your Meals

When many people first become interested in a plant-based diet, they may find it difficult to design meals without meat. This is normal as in the United States we are used to centering meals around animal products. When people crave meat I suspect that they are desiring one or more of three things: a meaty/hearty texture, saltiness or fat.