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Today, I’m talking about batch cooking. 🍲👩🍳I rave about it a lot, but it's a game-changer in maintaining a healthy, plant based diet.
If you're a Plant Fueled Life member, you already know how our meal plans simplify your life. Everything is planned for you—from groceries to prepping and cooking.
But here's the deal—many of you start this journey because of health concerns, and that's where batch cooking truly shines. It's a preventive measure to keep those lifestyle-related health issues at bay. 👩⚕️
We don't have to wait for something to go wrong before we act. Let's focus on preventing problems rather than fixing them later, right?
And I'm here to tell you that aging doesn't have to mean falling apart like an old jalopy. We can age gracefully, feeling good and vibrant.
Most of you come to us because you're on a health journey, but your friends and family often aren't on the same page. It can feel lonely when you're the only one at the table enjoying chickpeas while the rest dig into chicken.
But guess what? Our private Facebook group is here to change that.
It's a place to connect with like-minded individuals, share stories, and realize that you're not alone in this. You're part of a global community all about embracing a plant-based lifestyle.
So, if you're a part of our Plant Fueled Life membership or just curious about plants, join us! You don't have to be entirely plant-based; we welcome everyone.
And speaking of exciting things, have you heard about #DirtyBatch?
It's a movement I started to get us excited about batch cooking again. We commit to picking one of our featured meal plans each week and batch it together. It's a celebration of good food and community, even if we're miles apart. We share our progress, sinkful of dishes, and our joy using #DirtyBatch.
If you've been hesitant to start batch cooking or need a boost, listen to this episode and join us in #DirtyBatch. You’re never alone on this journey!
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
Plants change lives - see health makeovers and more with our Plant Fueled Life members reviews.
In this heartfelt episode, I share a sincere thank you to all the listeners who reached out with love and support after the passing of my sister, Kirstie, and the Lahaina Fire. The outpouring of compassion and shared stories of love and loss remind me of the deep connections we all share as humans.Then, I delve into transforming our relationship with food. A profound shift occurs when transitioning to a whole food plant based diet and is a journey in self-love. This lifestyle shifts the focus from scarcity to abundance, from toxic to nurturing. Just as we have the power to choose our relationships, we have the power to choose a healthier, more nurturing relationship with the food we consume.
This change doesn't have to be complicated. Tune in for the single step that can transform our relationship with food and our lives.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
Plants change lives - see health makeovers and more with our Plant Fueled Life members reviews.
Whether you’re having a busy week, just returned from vacation, or have a family emergency, having a freezer stocked with various plant-based foods can help you stay on track in a pinch.
I am deep in the grieving process as my sister recently passed, and being able to reach into the freezer and make healthy food quickly has been my saving grace this week.
I share a few tips on how to find the best freezer-friendly recipes in Plant Fueled Life and a clever hack on incorporating making more during your regular batching days.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
Plants change lives - see health makeovers and more with our Plant Fueled Life members reviews.
My sister is in hospice and I am here with her. This is really damn hard. Here’s how I’ve been eating this past week. When big hard life stuff happens there’s a tendency to stop eating healthy.
I’ve found it’s best to modify things a bit to make it easier on yourself. That way you’re not in a cheese pizza hangover when life goes back to the new normal. Here’s how I do it.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
Plants change lives - see health makeovers and more with our Plant Fueled Life members reviews.
Join me for this fun talk with Steve Sando, the owner of Rancho Gordo, the incredible bean company specializing in heirloom beans.
Many of our community members are obsessed with these tasty beans, from long-awaited memberships to The Rancho Gordo Bean Club to falling in love with cooking beans from scratch with their fresh heirloom product. We also talk about how he got started and the only way he cooks his beans (spoiler alert: It is not in an Instant Pot!).
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Bean recipes from Plant Fueled Life (must be logged in as a trial or paid member to view)
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
As helpful as it would be, food does not cook itself. If you want to eat a healthy whole food plant based diet consistently, batch cooking is a game-changer. But it does take time—that’s the nature of cooking food from scratch and eating healthy.
Here are my tips, tricks, and honest talk about batch cooking and ways to make it easier and faster.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
Buckle up since we’re going on a journey with the Co-Founder of Complement, Matt Tullman. Matt found himself on the other side of the looking glass when serious health problems hit close to home. First, his uncle was diagnosed with cancer and saw his tumors begin to shrink considerably in just six months after switching to a raw vegan diet. His uncle’s oncologist recommended he start chemotherapy for a “double-whammy” approach. Sadly, he went into a coma just days after starting chemo and died a few days later. After his uncle passed, Matt then supported his grandfather through end-of-life care.
Through these experiences, He found he’d begun to care deeply about wellness and longevity, so he got curious and read over 300 nutrition and diet books. It became clear that a whole food plant based diet was the way to go, and he went all in.
Then, a cardiologist diagnosed Matt with rheumatoid-like inflammation and told him he would have heart disease by 40. When the cardiologist said he should eat fish as a solution, he resolved to stand by his WFPB diet and determine if something else was happening. He felt nutrition was the missing piece, ultimately inspiring him to create a vegan/plant based supplement company.
We chat about the nutrients we should pay attention to, like B12, omega 3 (DHA/EPA), zinc, iodine, and vitamin K2.
We also chat about raising plant based/vegan kids and why having the mindset of abundance is vital to a lasting healthy lifestyle.
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Complement Essential is the product I take and believe in. We make a small commission off purchases.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
I have talked about my sister, Kirstie, so much over the years, and this community has been incredibly generous by donating to her GoFundMe campaign. On a recent visit with her, we recorded this heartfelt episode with her so she could thank everyone personally.
Kirstie shares many things about battling cancer.
❤️🩹 Tips for people supporting loved ones going through a cancer diagnosis
❤️🩹 Little things we can do to help people struggling
❤️🩹 Sweet words for people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Sitting down with my sister and having this talk was so moving.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
This episode is perfect for anyone new to a whole food plant based (WFPB) diet or anyone needing a refresher. I go over the difference between a vegetarian diet, a vegan diet, and a whole food plant based diet. I also shed some light on what “plant based” means.
After listening, you’ll have a clear idea of what to eat and avoid on a WFPB diet. I also debunk one of the biggest myths about this way of eating. Tune in for this very planty talk!
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
Imagine you’re morbidly obese. The uncomfortable looks you get on the airplane as people *hope* you don’t choose the seat next to them. You’re sitting on the sidelines at the carnival ride because you’re too big to ride the train with your toddler. Frequent migraines, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, the list goes on.
At age 33 and 360 pounds, these experiences were Anthony Masiello’s reality. He reached a crossroads when he was denied a 20-year life insurance policy. He knew he had to do something different, but where to start? He was already vegetarian and alcohol-free. In January 2006, he committed to losing weight. His New Year's resolution turned into something much more powerful when he discovered plant based eating.
Tune into this episode to learn how he lost over 160 pounds during a transformation that superseded the scale. Anthony is the Co-Founder and CEO of Love.Life Telehealth, a company that is helping people access lifestyle medicine to make lasting healthy changes.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Love.Life Restaurant: 8900 Venice Blvd., Ste. 101, Culver City, CA
Love.Life Cafe: 545 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share in awkward moments we all have and find strength and beauty in challenging times. Let’s expand our capacity to hold our dreams and goals. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
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