11/01/2026
🌱💚 HAPPY WORLD VEGAN DAY!
Yes, I'm vegan! Yes, I lift weights! And YES, plants have protein too! 💪🏽😂
One thing I love about nutrition is showing people that healthy eating doesn't have to look just one way.
You don't have to give up meat to benefit from adding more plant-based meals to your routine!
🥦 More vegetables
🫘 More beans and legumes
🌾 More whole grains
🥑 More variety on your plate
Small changes can make a BIG difference!
Question: Have you ever tried a completely plant-based meal? Tell me below! 👇🏽
Ps. Check out one of my favorite recipes.
Kale, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
2.9 oz. (85g) quinoa, uncooked
1 red onion, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch curly kale,
de-stemmed and torn
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. thyme
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange sweet potatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender. Cool.
Cook the quinoa as per package instructions. Cool.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 10 minutes until golden brown. Add kale and cook until wilted. Cool.
Combine sweet potatoes, quinoa, and kale in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, add thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Stir.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
