Early days vegan I used to be a huge fan of meal prep. These days, I much prefer food prep. The difference? I now make a few individual components on mass that can be transformed into multiple meals dependant on: what I feel like, how much time I have, what needs to be used up! This week (and most weeks right now) it looks like: - hummus - vegan mayo - undressed cruciferous slaw - spicy lentils - I also make sweet potato and chickpea burgers every 2 weeks and freeze them. - Plus 2-3 days of marinated tofu and 2-3 days of lunch time salad at a time. - When I'm feeling extra motivated, there's also tofu ricotta + edamame guacamole + crispy quinoa. Love to know - what are some of your food prep staples? Pictured some of the huge range of meals food prep allows me to throw together super quickly.

I want to apologise for going off the radar since the Plant Positive Jumpstart in April. I am still super excited to build a supportive space for vegans and the plant curious in Skool. My timing was just off! I started this group at the same time as starting at a new gym in a new city, and finishing the second Plant Positive Journal. I have been thinking about what is the best strategy moving forward A LOT though, and will start putting it into action from September for a much improved Plant Positive Jumpstart in October. So, for now if you're up for hearing how a modest first small step can ignite life-changing action - I really recommend this podcast interview. I LOVED this conversation! In #TheHealthificationPodcast E883: Tim Kaufman's Journey From Addiction and Immobility to Athleticism and Wellness. Tim Kaufman is an exceptional story teller... and WOW does he have a powerful story to share with us today. Tim's journey from addiction and immobility to athleticism and wellness inspires hope and might well ignite the first small step of life-changing action. His book, ESCAPE - Breaking Free From A Self-Made Prison reveals in excruciating detail just how low and desperate Tim got after a terrifying health diagnosis in his early 20's prompted his descension into addiction to prescription medication, alcohol and fast food. By 37 Tim weighed over 400 pounds and was unable to perform simple daily tasks. He had lost his interest in life and had almost given up. When Tim started his journey to regain his health, it was only to buy some time between funerals for his dear wife Heather. This is NOT a linear change your diet, change your life, it's now all smooth sailing story. Subsequently, it is so much more powerful. This transformation is about Gratitude, Hope and making a start with tiny steps - it was getting out of his work chair twice for Tim. Importantly, Tim believes the mistakes he made when attempting this big lifestyle change, led to his success because at least he got started.

What is your ONE most important daily action for 30 Days this October Plant Positive Jumpstart? Considerations for your daily action: - This is about skill acquisition as well as results. What skills are worth building? - What is something that will have a compounding positive impact on your life? - What is the upside, if it goes really well? - What is the downside, is there even one - besides a little time?

This weekend I’m cooking a belated Father’s Day lunch for the extended family. All non-vegans. I thought I’d share my approach - some of the easy wins, plus this year’s deliciousness! I tend to go more indulgent when I’m cooking for non-vegans. Still very healthy by normal societal standards however certainly more oil and salt than I use day to day. Here are my 3 steps: ✅ One. Easy-wins: Baked smashed potatoes and anything (vegan) filo! This weekend a family fav, Herb Roasted Chickpea Vegetable Wellington from Plant Based RD.. ✅ Two. Smash-the-stereotype-Salads: I often do a Cauli-Kale Tabouli or this Roasted Squash Salad with Crispy Shallot & Balsamic Reduction from Minimalist Baker. However I also like at least one new recipe each time I entertain and it'll be a tough choice to pick just ONE from **Plantbae's Protein Packed Salads ebook (available as part of this years Thrive Bundle). Here are the finalists: - High Protein Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce - Roasted Butternut Squash, Turmeric Quinoa and Avocado Salad - Avocado Soba Noodle Salad With Orange Ginger Dressing - Chopped Southwest Salad with Chipotle Dressing Also, The Super Green Salad is one to put on my own regular food prep rotation. **Created by plant-based nutritionist, Sarah Cobacho, the 25 salad recipes in this ebook have a minimum of 20 grams protein and often over 30. ✅ Three. Lovely-for-Leftovers: Here I am just recognising that a lot of cooking to entertain, leaves me pretty ready for less cooking the next couple of days! If you can relate then over-catering makes sense. I make a double of the Wellington and as many potatoes as the oven can fit! Same goes for the salad - especially if it is not dressed.