Tag Archives: weight loss

Green Orange Julius

Posted on March 8, 2013 by celestedimilla

My sister-in-law, Jeanne, will be visiting in a couple of weeks. This will be her first time in California, and I’m looking forward to being her tour guide. I’m also excited about initiating her to a plant-based diet. Don’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged diet, green smoothies, healthy eating, orange julius, weight loss | 12 Comments

They Say it’s Vegetarian, but…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by celestedimilla

I didn’t feel like cooking last night, so I went a local Chinese restaurant for take out. While looking over the menu, a friendly employee asked if she could make any suggestions for me. I told her I was vegan … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining Out | Tagged Chinese food, diet, healthy, plant-based, vegan, vegan Chinese food, vegan restaurants, vegetarian, weight loss | 15 Comments

“Skinny” Chocolate Shake

Posted on February 28, 2013 by celestedimilla

My ex-husband should have been a teenager in the 50’s. Not only did he look like James Dean, but he loved cruising in his big ol’ white Dodge with 50’s music cranked and hanging out at 50’s diners. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged 50's diners, chocolate, dairy-free chocolate shake, diet, healthy chocolate shake, healthy eating, shakes, sugar-free chocolate shake, vegan, vegan chocolate shake, vegetarian, weight loss | 21 Comments

Roasted Pepper and Zucchini Pizza

Posted on February 24, 2013 by celestedimilla

My mother-in-law, Rose, was born in Italy, and cooks the Italian way. Food is fresh, simple, tasty, plentiful, prepared with love and savored with family and friends over a bottomless glass of vino. There’s no denying that Rose is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged diet, easy cooking, easy vegan dinner, healthy eating, healthy pizza, no cheese pizza, olives, pizza, plant-centered diet, roasted peppers, vegan, vegan pizza, vegetable pizza, weight loss, zucchini | 9 Comments

What is a Plant-Strong Diet

Posted on February 20, 2013 by celestedimilla

A plant-strong diet is a way of eating that will make you look like the guy in the photo above. Kidding! Not that it couldn’t (if you’re a guy anyway), but you’d also have to hit the gym. Actually, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged disease prevention, health, is a plant-based diet the same as being vegan?, plant-based diet, plant-centered diet, plant-strong diet, vegan, weight loss, what is a plant-based diet?, why go plant-based? | 32 Comments

My Victory

Posted on February 16, 2013 by celestedimilla

On Valentine’s Day I set up a smoothie cleanse challenge for myself. I vowed to put nothing in my mouth on February 15, 2013 except healthy green smoothies and water. Being the foodie that I am, I wasn’t sure if … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Health, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged clear skin, detox, diet, green smoothie, healthy eating, smoothie cleanse, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss | 1 Comment

Smoothie Cleanse Challenge

Posted on February 14, 2013 by celestedimilla

I’ve only succeeded with fasting once in my life. I was in my late 20’s on a cross country trip with my much younger, free-wheeling sister. The plan was to leisurely drive up the California coast and then head east … Continue reading →