Category Archives: Plant-Based Diet

A Guarenteed Way to Lose Weight (but I Don’t Recommend It)

Posted on May 12, 2014 by celestedimilla

A week ago I shared that I was going on a 21-Day Diet. My report for the first week is that I lost a lot of weight – yea! I can’t credit my will power, however. I lost the weight … Continue reading →

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When my husband and I first started following a Plant Strong Diet based on fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, seeds and beans, we both lost a lot of weight. Over time, however; my husband got too thin so I increased the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 5, 2014 by celestedimilla | 48 Comments

Who says you have to eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patty’s Day? Here’s a selection of veganized and healthied up traditional Irish dishes as well as some fun green fare that will make any Irish eyes smile. Lucky … Continue reading →

Posted on March 15, 2014 by celestedimilla | 22 Comments

When considering going vegan, my husband’s biggest fear (surprise, surprise) was, “How will I get enough protein?” I haven’t written a lot about protein and veganism, but it’s an important issue that came to my mind today when Uncle Guacamole, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 13, 2014 by celestedimilla | 62 Comments

It’s My Blogiversary!!!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by celestedimilla

I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for a year – it’s been so much fun! As much as I enjoy sharing recipes and writing posts about my plant-based journey what I love most about my blog is YOU! Yes, you, my … Continue reading →

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Should You Go Raw?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by celestedimilla

When my husband and I transitioned to a plant-based diet, we had fun trying the vegan eateries in our area. One of the first ones we went to was 118 Degrees in Costa Mesa. On our drive to the restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Raw Chocolate Brownie.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on brickiepedia:
Sometimes I think I like to punish myself – by making ridiculously delicious things and then attempting not to eat them all in one sitting. Yeah, this is probably the silliest thing I’ve done in a…

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Top 10 Healthy Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by celestedimilla

If you read my earlier post Vegan Chocolate Valentine’s Gifts, you know I got my hubby chocolates for Valentine’s Day. I slipped on our Plant-Strong Diet with that one, but it was just a little white slip. I swear! Okay, … Continue reading →

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I stopped cold when I saw Califia Farms Almond Milk at Whole Foods yesterday. I’d tasted this brand at Timeless Coffee, a vegan coffee shop in Piedmont, California and it was the best almond milk I’d ever had. Since taste … Continue reading →

Posted on January 26, 2014 by celestedimilla | 71 Comments

I Don’t Miss It!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by celestedimilla

Hey all! I’m still on vacation and I wasn’t planning to post until I got home, but I miss you guys. By the way, I’m SO sorry that I haven’t been keeping up with reading blogs lately, but I’ve been … Continue reading →

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