Here at The Daily Sprout we eat and cook plant-based. This started because we simply watched one of those documentaries on Netflix. That’s all it took. Blech. Initially, we enjoyed a plant-based diet for health reasons. But as the lifestyle progressed, the knowledge of how our food choices affect animals, our planet, and life became vastly apparent. We laugh when we hear an animal is raised “without hormones”. Cook us up and have a bite. We don’t take hormones, but you’d be enjoying some on your plate. All animals have natural hormones, Silly.
Also, the selfish/vain side of us liked the effects of removing meat and dairy: our skin started to glow, we lost weight, we had more energy, we had less congestion and got sick less often, even the whites of our eyes were brighter. We’ll take all those things, thank you.
We like to take any dish that sounds good and make a healthy version of it. Yes, the healthy part is key, but we’re not savages: The stuff has to taste delish, too. It always turns out as good, if not better, than its original counterpart. For example, if pasta bolognese sounds good, we’ll whip-up pasta made entirely of lentils (and more protein than a whole chicken), and a plant-based meat for the gravy. It usually ends up tasting better than its original counterpart. We’ll do our best to tell you how and what we did for a certain dish.
If you wanna know something or have a dish request, we’re here for you. Post to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or just yell it really loud.1 That is if we’re not too busy watching our favorite video.
- The louder you yell, the more likely we are to respond. ↩
this is what people need to see. not wellness mama who no offense to her but is OBESE!!!!!!! why are we listening to her? I read on her site she says don’t eat beans. OH GEEZ. you and your cute family are proof to eat plants for fuel
Hello. I’m new to the plant based lifestyle. I’ve bought plant based products but honestly, I’m clueless as what is good to eat or not. I’m hearing that to much soy is not good something about high estrogen levels. Can someone please kick some knowledge my way please. Thank you.
Hi Robert! Thanks for the message. Soy is great when it’s fermented, like natto, miso, or tempeh — we eat it daily! Tofu is ok too, just not too often and make sure it’s organic. If you can find it fresh, that’s best too (in Chicago, WF sells one by Jennie’s that we like). Changing your diet can be so tricky, especially after eating a certain way your whole life. The best resources I have found are Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine, Forks Over Knives, and others like Kimberly Snyder. Hope that helps and enjoy your new lifestyle. You’ll love the health benefits! Keep us posted
I’m going to eat at your house! Please write more about every meal you make! What are your favorites and your staples? Your ideas help me so much. thank you!
Hi can anyone give me the low down on Matcha powder? Any testimonies? For weight loss?
Hi Carla, Matcha can be tricky, as it is often sourced from questionable areas, including China. There is no regulation on it. With that said, if you have a very reputable source, such as confirmed from Japan, then matcha is wonderful source of antioxidants and omegas.