What Happened to Me During the First Trimester of My Pregnancy

I’ll talk about my experiences during the first trimester of my pregnancy. I hope that this can inspire and give comfort to mothers and mothers-to-be. 
Bigger and Tender Breasts
This symptom is something I saw around the 3rd week of my pregnancy. I still didn’t know I was pregnant during this time.
Morning Sickness
I had mild nausea for a whole day in the 6th to 10th week of my pregnancy. This was worse at night. In the middle of the day, I had indigestion. It …

The Best Plant-Based Protein Sources

Do you want to know the best plant-based protein sources? It doesn’t matter if you’ve been consuming plant-based foods regularly or if you want to incorporate plant-based protein into your meals. These best plant-based protein sources will benefit you.
Lentils
There are various kinds of lentils. Green lentils, black and red lentils, and French lentils are the most common. When cooked, French and black lentils keep their shape better. So, these are great when served on their own or combined in salads. Red lentils are the softest, so they break …

Tips on How to Start a Plant-Based Diet

These tips on how to start a plant-based diet may seem small, but they can make a big impact. Following a plant-based diet will eventually become second nature for you. Continue reading to know how you can begin your plant-based diet journey. 
Drinking Plant-Based Milk
One of the easiest ways to start your plant-based diet journey is to replace your milk with plant-based milk such as cashew or milk. It’s recommended to choose plant-based milk without sugar and unfamiliar ingredients. You can make your own by straining a nut-milk bag and …

Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Diet

Put simply, a plant-based diet concentrates on fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, whole grains, and legumes. That means most of what’s on your plate should have these and should be consumed more in your diet. A plant-based diet is an eating method that’s based on plants. 
Since you can think of it as a plant-centric diet, you have more flexibility with your diet while focusing on plant-based foods. But, following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you can’t eat meat or animal products again. Eating plant-based meals means you have to have more legumes, whole …

Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Pizza

Prep Time: 27 minutes
Serving Size:2 to 3
Ingredients:
For the white bean cream sauce:
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
5 tbsp water
¼ sea salt & ground black pepper (to taste)
1 15-ounce can of white beans

Spring Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size:1 to 2
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
⅓ cup of packed parsley leaves
1 cup of raw cashews (soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes)
½ tsp salt
2 tsp drained capers
⅓ cup of packed dill leaves

Tips on How to Be Consistent with a Healthy Lifestyle

Knowing how to stay consistent and motivated is one of the difficulties in keeping a healthy lifestyle. It can be a challenge to feel motivated all the time, so it’s important to follow your goals. Continue reading to know some tips on how to be consistent with your healthy lifestyle. 
Starting from Something Small
Your new healthy lifestyle can’t be perfect right away. That’s why it’s important to start small and be realistic. Then, you gradually start doing more. For instance, instead of including an hour…

Whole Food Plant-Based Blogs That You Should Check Out

It doesn’t matter if you just started consuming plant-based food or have done it for quite some time. Finding new sites can make your plant-based food experience more exciting. You can also connect with a community that supports this lifestyle. Continue reading to learn whole food plant-based blogs worth checking out. 
With Food and Love (withfoodandlove.com)
Sherrie is known for her soups, salads, and cocktails. You can rely on Sherrie for easy dishes that are packed with flavor. You won’t only see her yummy …

Tips on How to Support Your Mental Wellness

Supporting your mental health doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can add simple activities to your routine to feel less stressed and make your day lighter. These can have a lot of positive impacts on your life. Continue reading to know ways how to improve your life by taking care of your mental wellness. 
Journaling
Writing down what you’re thinking or feeling is a simple yet very effective way to lessen your anxiety and stress. If you have no idea how to start your journal, you don’t have to worry because …