How to Make Better Decisions
Are you ready for something radical? Now, before you panic, hear me out. What I’m about to ask might seem extreme. You might think, No way, is she serious? Has she lost it? And I get it—change can be scary. Take a deep breath, maybe a few. Sometimes, big transformations need bold action.
Okay, here it is:
I want you to open your cupboard and toss out anything that’s holding you back from living your best plant-based life. Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with replacements that are just as delicious, no deprivation required. I promise, I’m not a monster.
Toss out that dairy milk while you’re at it…
Good, now that’s done. Where’s why it is important. I’ll explain.
Let’s break it down with an example. Say you have a bag of Famous Amos cookies sitting there, ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. You grab the bag, dive in, and before you know it—bam—it’s empty. Your sweet tooth? Satisfied. But your hunger? Oh, it’ll be back in an hour. Not ideal.
Now, picture this: Instead of Famous Amos, you’ve got a bag of Lenny and Larry’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. Spoiler alert—they’re still cookies (I’m not here to lie to you about health food), but they also pack 6 grams of protein per serving. That’s not nothing! Here’s the trick: Grab a ramekin (trust me, you need these in your life). Scoop out the recommended serving size—six cookies—and put the bag away. Then, settle in with your Netflix binge and savor every bite. Sweet tooth? Satisfied. Hunger? Held at bay. Protein goal? Chipped away at. Win-win-win!
This is just one example of a simple swap that lets you enjoy life and stick to your plant-based goals. Here are a few more ideas to get you started:
Saltines → Mary’s Super Seed Crackers
Pasta → Soy Curls
White or Wheat Bread → Canyon Bakehouse or Udi’s Bread
Tostitos Tortilla Chips → Siete Tortilla Chips
Not only are these options plant-based, but they’re gluten-free, too. Bonus!
THE TAKEAWAY
Clearing out your pantry makes healthy choices easier—out of sight, out of temptation, right? Oh, and seriously, get some ramekins. They’re a game-changer for portion control and come in so many cute shapes and colors.
Ramekins are the best! I use them all the time.
Let me know what foods you’re struggling to replace. I’d love to help you become Green, Wild and Free.
