Cyd Notter

Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™

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EASY Plant-Based Recipes for Busy Holiday Months

December 1, 2024 By Cyd Notter

We're officially in the toughest season for those trying to stay on-track with their diets. The period between Thanksgiving to New Year's Day is typically when we give ourselves unspoken permission to over-indulge...we might tell ourselves, "it's the holidays, after all!"

Plus, it's hard to stay diligent when you're surrounded by candies, baked goods, and high-calorie beverages.

So what can you do? Two things come to mind:

  1. You can make your "holiday game plan" now. By planning out a few targeted goals, you can still enjoy the holidays without compromising your health. Read more about it here.
  2. Don't add to your stress by planning elaborate meals during the week. Eat simply by making these quick, easy meals which are featured in The 21-Day Meal Plan.  Another way to save time in the kitchen is by batch cooking once or twice a week. Watch this video for my batch cooking suggestions.

Remember, surviving the holidays is not about deprivation!

It's about forming a strategy to eat healthy, delicious foods while avoiding the temptation of all those high-calorie, high-fat weight- and health-busters. As an extra bonus, you'll avoid the guilt AND the bloat when the holidays are over. 🙂

 

A sensible person sees trouble and hides,
but naive people keep going and pay the penalty. (Proverbs 27:12, EHV)

 

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Green Beans with Braised Onion

August 8, 2022 By Cyd Notter

When you need a "go-to" side dish you can whip up in a hurry, it doesn't get much simpler than this!

Especially if you use Steamer Green Beans.

Do use "seasoned" rice vinegar (not plain) - it does make a difference.

Here's the recipe!

Green Beans with Braised Onions

 

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Planning to diet this January? Do this instead.

December 14, 2021 By Cyd Notter

The Party's Over

The holidays and the leftover desserts will soon be behind us, which means that many of you will once again resolve to start a new diet on January 1.  

The top three resolutions made every year typically include losing weight, getting healthy and fit, and living life to the fullest.  Fortunately, all three of those goals can be achieved with one lifestyle change….namely, the right food choices. 

Photo by i yunmai on Unsplash

Have Past Diets Failed You?

There are hundreds of diet plans on the market today. But "buyer beware."

Typical diet plans have about a 3% success rate. That means that 97% of people following today's traditional diets (Keto, Paleo, Atkins, South Beach, and even Weight Watchers, among others) will NOT have long-term success.

Many people fall prey to these questionable diet plans in an effort to achieve quick weight loss, not realizing the health problems in store for them down the road.

The answer to permanent weight loss and improved health is simple, achievable and proven by mounds of unbiased research. It’s not a typical diet of restriction, nor is it a diet that requires super human efforts to refrain from eating. Plus, everything you need to do it is at your disposal.

Carbs are your FRIEND! (the right carbs, that is)

Let me show you the difference between healthy complex carbs, and unhealthy refined carbs.

Let me show you the LAST diet you'll ever need. A diet which isn't a DIET at all. It's a lifestyle plan that will restore your health and vitality, with weight loss being a natural byproduct.

No counting calories, no tiny portions, no counting points/carbs/anything. Eat when you're hungry!

Check out this FREE training class:  "3 Food Mistakes Which Lead to Painful Joints, Extra Pounds, and Health Problems the Doctors Aren't Solving."

Do NOT go on another diet this January. Watch the free training class, schedule a call with me if you need help, and gear up so you're ready on January 1!

 

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How to make delicious Raw Apple Crumble

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Smoky Refried Bean Soup

February 27, 2021 By Cyd Notter

Here's another recipe we're adding to the "keeper" file!

Smoky Refried Bean Soup is tasty, thick, and can be served with baked tortilla chips or topped with a dollop of guacamole. It's also wonderful as a topping over smashed potatoes. Here's my amateur photograph:

Smoky Refried Bean Soup

Plus, this recipe by Susan Voisin at FatFree Vegan Kitchen is simple to make. Want more heat? Simply adjust the spices to your liking. One more note, the recipe calls for optional Mexican oregano, but we used regular oregano and it was great.

Enjoy!

PS: Interested in a FREE 21-day meal plan with recipes? Here it is 🙂

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Maple Glazed Vegan Ham

January 19, 2021 By Cyd Notter

Whether you follow a plant-based diet or are just looking for healthier recipes, here's one that might surprise you. Maple Glazed Vegan Ham from www.shaneandsimple.com.

www.shaneandsimple.com          Maple Glazed Vegan Ham


     We made this recipe during the holidays and it did not disappoint! Having not eaten ham for over 30 years, this savory, smoky, sweet meal was a real treat. Makes great sandwiches, too!

     Does it taste exactly like pork ham? No, because it's not a pig. But it's definitely close enough and comes without the known cancer risks of eating processed meats. 
Plus it's packed with protein!

     Further proof that following a plant-based diet does not mean sacrificing your favorite foods! Pretty much anything can be re-created into a much healthier, delicious version. Check out my YouTube channel for other easy recipes.

     If you have any questions, please contact me 🙂 


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Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.               (Romans 12:2, MSG)

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