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Vegan Shepherds Pie

Vegan Shepherds Pie

Description Shepherds Pie is an absolute favorite in most homes, so why not make it even healthier and more enjoyable!  Using mushrooms and other vegetables, this dish is perfect for grab and go or even hosting relatives during the holidays.     Ingredients Mashed Potato Topping: 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled (or russets, peeled), quartered or diced. 4 tablespoons olive oil, or vegan butter 1/2 cup vegan sour cream ( like Kite Hill Sour cream) 1 tablespoon truffle oil (optional but amazing) 2 teaspoons  granulated garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2–1 teaspoon nutritional yeast– optional! Filling:...

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Vegan Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Vegan Broccoli Mac & Cheese

This recipe is easy to make and can be easily stored as a great grab-and-go meal for those living a busy lifestyle!  There is nothing like a healthy nostalgic meal from your youth.

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14-Day Sugar Free Challenge!

14-Day Sugar Free Challenge!

14-Day Sugar Free Challenge! The rules are simple:   No soda pop or sweetened beverages (juice and diet soda included)   No artificial sugar or sugar substitutes   No foods with added sugars (sweets, cookies, flavored yogurts, pasta sauces, or even bread) During the 14 days, you are challenged to ingest only natural sugars, such as fruits, and find healthy alternatives to your normal sugar-infested food routine.  Sounds simple, right?! During the next 14 days, we want this challenge to not only help you in your health journey, but to help you think about some of the qualities of sugar that we would love...

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Motivational Factors You're Not Thinking About

Motivational Factors You're Not Thinking About

Motivational Factors You're Not Thinking About Motivation typically falls within two categories: extrinsic and intrinsic.  No matter how big your reward might be, these types of motivation won't last long.  But, what if there was a third motivational factor you haven't thought about before? Extrinsic Typically a reward for completing a task is more motivational than the task itself.  Nothing is more true than that of extrinsic tasks such as work, school, exercise, or more.  Rewards such as good pay and benefits may be the deciding motivation that keeps someone working a job they don't necessarily enjoy.  Or feeling good...

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