Three reasons why I tell my clients to avoid dairy

Sunday I had one of the funnest food days I've ever had... I got to eat 10 different types of vegan mac n cheese and judge which local chef made the tastiest and most creative one.

Would I have judged a "regular" non-vegan mac n cheese competition?  Honestly, no I wouldn't.

Not only would I physically get sick (even if they're just taste tests) but I tell clients to avoid cheese which is what I'm talking about on today's vlog (blog video ;)...

Even though the vegan mac n cheeses don't contain most of the problematic components of regular cheese, processed fake cheese is not health enhancing either. 

You can though, make mock cheeses using whole plant foods like cashews, cauliflower and nutritional yeast that are optimal (just google "oil-free vegan cheese recipe") and you'll find a ton. 

Friendly reminder...

...the totality of your diet is more important than any one food that you are or aren't eating.  

Even though I'm talking about avoiding cheese today, if you want to lose 40 pounds, just avoiding cheese isn't going to take you to where you need to go.

If you have 75 pounds to lose and you're ready to make changes now and not waste time doing the wrong things, book a free call with me today. 

I'm taking 5 new clients on and if you're the right fit for my 3 month weight-loss and coaching program, you could be on your way to your last diet change ever.  

Now I want to hear from you.  Answer today's question by clicking 'comment' below.

Take Control Now

What's the biggest insight you learned from this video and what will you do to implement that information?

11 Trisha's Healthy Table recipes to make at home

My husband is an A-MAZING chef.  He's been cooking professionally for over 15 years. Last year, we started a healthy dinners to-go service, Trisha's Healthy Table (THT) that served only filling and delicious plant-based meals (lol that's what happens when a Chef and Nutritionist get married!).  

We served meals members from all dietary backgrounds that were grateful to have a Chef help them eat more healthy fruits, veggies, whole-grain and beans.

THT's last day is officially this Thursday so we wanted to give you as many recipes that we adopted from as possible.  Erik hates making recipes.  He either just makes things, or he'll adapt from a recipe.

Here's 11 few recipes we've used or altered (Erik style) to delight our meals members taste buds...

Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl

This is a very simple recipes that tastes awesome and is filling.  It's an easy way to eat greens or to eat beans, if you don't normally do that.  

Chef Erik tip: sautée the chickpeas with vegetable stock, not oil, for more flavor and a lot less calories and fat.

Lentil Loaf

We used this recipe to for the loaf that went with our "Meat" and Three dish.  It was also used as the base for Erik's spaghetti and meatballs (he just added a few fennel seeds).  

Empowered Noodle Bowl With Orange-Maple Miso Dressing

Aka THT's Maple Miso Bowl.  Follow this recipe to a "T" and it's delicious.

Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

This is a crowd pleaser!  This recipe is amazing as-is or, you can add cashew sour cream to it to make it just like Chef Erik.

Whole-Grain Corn Muffins

These are great with chili or as a snack.  I love putting cashew sour cream on top.

Cashew Sour Cream

SO good on Mexican, baked potatoes, corn bread, bagels and the list goes on!

Gazpacho

This is Erik's own gazpacho recipe.

Apple-Pineapple Crisp

A daily dessert that's healthy enough you could eat for breakfast.  

Chef Erik tip: Use 12 dates instead of 6 for the filling.

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are so easy to make but SO delicious.  This is how you eat beans in dessert but have no idea!  They're awesome crumbled on top of banana ice-cream as well.

Lentil-Walnut Meat

We used this in our burrito bowl with cashew sour cream, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro and scallion.

Chef Erik tip: Omit oil (we never used oil in any of our food).

Tabbouli

We served this with the un-fried falafel wrap.

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Now Chef Erik and I would love to hear from you. Answer this question by clicking 'comment' below.

Take Control Now Question

What will be the first recipe from this list you'll cook at home?

Two ways your weight may be holding you back in business

Have you ever held yourself back in work or life from being over weight?

Have you ever....

• worn baggy clothes to hide feeling fat?
• avoided getting photographed or had others stand in front of you to hide yourself?
• been grouchy with employees because you don't have energy throughout the day?

Not feeling 100% confident in who we are and how we look is hard.  And it can take a real toll on our health.

The reason I ask is this...

I've shifted my focus to helping female entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve healthy weight-loss now and keep it off long-term.

How?  

By coaching them very intensively on how to eat optimally (aka getting healthier than they realize possible to better kick ass in their business and life).  

One reason I'm so excited about this is because I want to see and help women progress in business (and live longer) and not hold themselves back because of their weight and health.

It pains me that weight discrimination is a real thing and that many women won't reach their full potential because they think they have to look a certain way before they can get, have or say "X." 

Others won't let their weight stop them, but fighting through those mental blocks can become very emotionally exhausting.   

The reason I'm telling you this is because...

Even if you're not female or an entrepreneur, there's a good chance you'll resonate with what I continue to write about and get useful info on how to improve your diet and your health.

As my years continue growing this business, how and who I reach will continue to evolve and now is one of those times. I'm so glad you're here for the ride!

Once you've watched the above video, answer today's...

Take Control Now question

How does having extra weight hold you back in your business or life (if at all)?

Answer by clicking 'comment' below.

It's never easy to talk about but the more we do, the easier it becomes to love, accept and take care of ourselves to kick better ass in life and business.

If a friend or colleague needs to hear this message, please share it if you think it will help.

Love and Leafy Greens,

Trish