VEGAN CLEAN-EATING GUIDE!

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A simple, 7-day, vegan, plant-based, Clean-Eating Guide with recipes to help energize the body,
rev up the metabolism and shed unwanted weight. Yours free when you subscribe to the blog!

Whether you are just looking for a week of “clean-eating” to give your body a break – or are considering making the switch to a fully plant-based vegan diet, here is a Free Guide (when you subscribe) to help you on your journey. Not only does the guide contain helpful tips and tricks to make the transition easier- it contains delicious Vegan Recipes that will keep you feeling vibrant and satisfied!

A little back story: For several years, I have watched my own metabolism slow down and my weight slowly creep up. Growing up, I was naturally slim and it wasn’t really until my forties that I noticed weight gain that was harder to shed.

When I was younger, losing a few pounds used to be fairly easy. Not anymore! Although I never considered myself to be overweight, I gained pounds around my middle that made me feel sluggish and unhealthy that I couldn’t seem to lose.

But several years ago I tried something different. I actually started listening to my body. Even though the latest trend was to eat often, cut out grains and eat lots of protein and fat, my body actually felt better and more energized when I consumed fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains & beans, minimized meat, dairy and sugar- and stopped snacking.

In the beginning, I just started paying attention to when I was eating and why. I noticed that much of the time I ate when I was not actually hungry. I did a lot of mindless eating…eating whatever was sitting on the counter as I walked past regardless if I was hungry.

Being a caterer, there was always food in front of me, which inevitably ended up in my mouth! I noticed how much I used food as a distraction when feeling anxious, bored, sad or in need of comfort – and realized I asked way too much of food – and that no amount could make what I was feeling go away. I had to turn inward and face it. This was the first step.

With compassionate eyes, I simply started paying attention to my feelings and my habit of turning to food (when not hungry) to help relieve those feelings. As I noticed and became aware, the need seemed to soften.

I also started paying attention to my body – acknowledging what foods left me feeling tired, achy or sluggish and what foods left me feeling energized and alive.

Something else happens as we age. When we consume too much, too often – our body just can’t seem to process this as efficiently as it used to when we were young! It is almost like our own natural built-in filter or detox system (our liver) gets overloaded and tired!

For me, cutting back on animal protein/ white sugar/ white flour/and all processed foods was like rebooting the system. It allowed my body a break, letting it “catch up” with its inner cleaning. Eating more plant-based meals, with lots of healthy fruits and veggies, whole grains, plant-based proteins, allowed my body to do what it naturally does… balance and heal itself.

Research shows that the plant-based diet lowers cholesterol, lowers inflammation, lowers blood pressure, reduces cancer risk, lowers heart disease and is the least taxing diet on the environment. Not to mention the animals! There is even research out there that states that eating vegan for a 3 month period can actually change your DNA! Don’t take my word for it, please do your own research and see for yourself.

And while we take this “break” our bodies become better able to absorb all the good clean nutrients we are putting into them. And I find that in the process, I start to actually crave these clean foods because I feel better, sleep better and have way more energy.

So this is what I try to do every few months: For 7 days, I’ll cut out meat and dairy, white sugar, white flour, and processed foods – I make all my meals from scratch. This is KEY.

And I stop snacking, allowing my body time to digest before eating again. This feels so good, and within 3-4 days my digestion improves, and my energy level increases. Whenever I feel sluggish, I go back to vegan for a week and “reboot”.

And yes, occasionally I splurge because I really don’t believe in depriving one’s self of all life’s pleasures. For example, in the past I really loved ice-cream. But I realized I made a habit of it, eating it every night after dinner. Did I really need to eat it every single night?! I decided I would eat it, only when I really really wanted it, which ended up being far less than I thought. (And I switched to vegan ice cream!) I changed the habit of eating it. And I changed the habit of constantly snacking when I wasn’t hungry- substituting this tea, or this apple cider vinegar drink called a switchel!

Slowly but surely, I lost weight for the first time in years. At first, I didn’t actually notice the weight loss, it was that slow. But I felt more energy during the day and slept better at night. After several months, I weighed myself and was astounded. My cholesterol also went down (which is important to me personally, because both of my parents had heart bypass surgery). I’m not promising miracles here, but I think if you give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised- like I was.

In the free, 7 DAY Clean Eating Guide I lay out a list of things to begin your journey. Please don’t feel like you have to do ALL these things in the first week (unless you really want to jumpstart your body). I’ve found that lasting success comes from gradually and gently incorporating these changes into your lifestyle so they become a more lasting habit. This is key.

Weight will come off a little more slowly, but this is a good thing, and this way it will most likely last. So go ahead and start with just one or two things this week. Then next week add another, and then another the following week so it’s not so overwhelming or dramatic. This is not intended to be a “diet”, but rather a lifestyle change for increased energy, vibrancy and gradual weight loss, with a “jumpstart” option if you are so inclined.

For the record, I am not a dietitian and I can’t say that this vegan Clean-Eating Guide is right for everyone. Please don’t take my word for it, do your own research and make sure this is a good fit for you. We are all so different, and I don’t believe in “one size fits all”. But this is what has worked for me- and I just wanted to share it! (By the way, the guide is totally FREE, just for subscribing to the blog. )

I’m not here to try to convince you of anything – we all know what we need to do to feel our best. My husband follows the KETO diet- and for him, it works great. It’s very popular now and I get it… but for some reason, it just doesn’t work the same for me.

There are many paths to feeling our best. Find your own!

My hope is to inspire and motivate you to take some steps toward feeling more alive and energized. And to take responsibility for your health. We only get one body while we are here… let’s show it some love!

Here are a few of my favorite resources that have inspired the Clean-Eating Guide.

Subscribe to the blog and get my free 7-DAY CLEAN -EATING GUIDE and make some simple changes starting today! Once you sign up you’ll receive the list of things you can start implementing into your daily routine, along with some simple delicious recipes!

VEGAN CLEAN-EATING GUIDE

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A simple, 7-DAY plant-based Clean-Eating Guide with Vegan Recipes! Heal your body, increase your energy, rev up your metabolism and shed weight! Free!

Author: Sylvia Fountaine
Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 30
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4
Category: Vegan
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Northwest

Ingredients

fruits
vegetables
whole grains
plant-based proteins and fat

Instructions

Take a look at the clean eating guide.

Clean out your fridge.

Pick out a few vegan recipes, make a shopping list and prep a few things ahead for the week.

The key is keeping things simple, using what you have on hand -and incorporating fresh produce.

Make everything from scratch! It won’t be hard or complicated.

You can do this. 🙂

Keywords: plant based diet, plant based, vegan recipes, vegan dinners, vegan lifestyle, how to go vegan, how to be vegan, vegetable diet, clean eating diet, clean eating guide

Comments

mmm says
May 25, 2017 at 7:44 am
well Sylvia your blog is amezing
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Holly says
January 27, 2017 at 1:09 pm
Hi Sylvia! My story is similar to yours… have always been thin and able to lose weight easily. Have put on 10lbs in the last 18 months and can’t seem to shake it. Thinking about trying the detox plan and have a couple of questions:
– Did you snack, or stick to only 3 meals a day? If you snack, what do you recommend?
– I only have a small French press. To make a quart, could I just pour over a fine strainer instead?
– Do the recipes in your weekly “nourish bowl” recipe plan work with the detox?
Thanks so much for such a beautiful and inspiring site!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  January 28, 2017 at 7:46 am
  Hi Holly! Yes, I snack, mainly at night, my hardest time to not eat. It’s like my mouth gets bored and just wants to chew!!! I cut up cucumber and jicama, squeeze with lime and sprinkle with chili powder – or cut up a really good apple. I try to stick to fruit and veggies- not always succeeding. For the tea- yes boil the water in the pot with the spices and roots, so it infuses well, then strain. Nourish bowl is great for the detox! Welcome to the blog.
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Ginger says
January 16, 2017 at 8:39 am
I have the book “prevent and reverse heart disease” but a lot of the recipes all for sweet potatoes. I try and try and cannot stand them…what can I substitute?
Thanks!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  January 16, 2017 at 9:04 pm
  Do you like winter squash? Like butternut?
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  - Ginger says
    January 26, 2017 at 4:43 am
    No unfortunately I don’t. The only squash I like are spaghetti and zucchini.
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Jennie says
September 27, 2016 at 7:59 am
I’d love to try this as well but did not get the email. Thank you so much.
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  October 03, 2016 at 7:12 pm
  Jennie, do you remember what page you signed up on. I seem have one missing link and can’t seem to find it. Do you know if you were on a recipe post?
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Michelle says
September 01, 2016 at 6:52 pm
Hello, I just LOVE your Blog. I signed up for the Detox menu but haven’t received it and wondered could you please send it to me? Many thanks in advance.
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  September 02, 2016 at 5:40 pm
  Sure thing, it’s the way!
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LeAnn says
July 14, 2016 at 7:02 am
Interested in receiving your detox plan – currently on chemo for breast cancer. Any other tips you might have? Totally need to detox… Obviously! ;).
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  July 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm
  I will email it to you.I’m so sorry to hear you are going through chemo, I honestly can’t begin to imagine how hard this would be. How has your appetite been? What are you craving?
  I’m not an expert, but what I would tell a friend is…
  Be kind to yourself and gently nourish your body with clean, fresh, plant-based foods, made from scratch. Limit anything processed in addition to white flour, sugar or overly heavy foods. Think wholesome, real food with the focus around fruits and vegetables, organic if possible.
  Sending you love and healing today.
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Emerald says
June 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Hey I am interested in the meal plan? Please send to me. I would love to blog my results.
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Sylvia Johnson says
June 07, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Wonderful website! Recipes look awesome! Want to do your detox plan, as my ‘story’ is so similar to yours. So happy to have found your site, &look forward to making so many of your delicious-looling recipes. Thank you!!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  June 08, 2016 at 1:12 pm
  Thanks for visiting the site Sylvia….I’m happy you are here! Similar stories, and we share the same name. 😉
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Rosely says
April 06, 2016 at 7:41 pm
Hi, I just signed up and already got the menu, can’t wait to start cooking. Will decently recommend to my friends.
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  April 11, 2016 at 10:36 am
  Thanks so much Rosely!!
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Kiran says
April 03, 2016 at 5:11 am
Hi Sylvia, i started making the dextox tea and drinking the same, can you let me know how many glass i should drink ideally a day and for how many days.
thanks
Kiran
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  April 03, 2016 at 7:22 pm
  Hi Kiran, There are no “shoulds” here. I drink it throughout the day, just refilling it with hot water. But we are all different. Try it for week and see what you think and how you feel.
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Ingrid says
February 06, 2016 at 8:34 am
I want to thank you for the ethnic recipes you have published. My husband loves them and I am happy he does.
He even adds the ingredients needed to make your dishes to he shopping list!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  February 06, 2016 at 9:06 pm
  Ahhh.. thanks. I hope I’m not making him too crazy with the list, as I know my list of ingredients can get a little long at times. 😉
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Kim says
November 17, 2015 at 9:33 pm
I am happy to have found your site and can’t wait to try some of your recipes, they all look so delicious.
I signed up to receive your emails and it states up top that when you sign up you get a detox plan along with menus but I did not receive them. Are they on your site or Am I missing something?
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- Kim says
  November 18, 2015 at 5:00 am
  I received the menu and detox plan this morning. There must have been a delay in receiving my email. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes.
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Cay says
October 29, 2015 at 5:01 pm
This is wonderfully done!! I love what you wrote. I have a certificate in Plant-based Nutrition from Cornell and an a certified instructor for the McDougall Starch Solution Program. You are on the right track, keep up the good work!
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Natalia says
October 15, 2015 at 5:42 am
Hi!, I suscribed but I haven’t received the menu plan yet….
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Mel says
September 30, 2015 at 3:50 pm
Hello there! I tried subscribing also but it did not work. Would love to try your detox!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  October 02, 2015 at 8:58 am
  Sure- No problem, I will email it to you Mel!
  Did you get the confirmation message? The most common reason people don’t receive it is because there is typo in the email address.
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Jane says
August 30, 2015 at 7:52 am
Hi Sylvia
I did not receive the meal plan either. Would be much appreciated if you could email it to me.
Many thanks
Jane
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  August 30, 2015 at 2:41 pm
  Just sent it!
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Sylvia Fountaine says
August 13, 2015 at 11:27 pm
Just sent it.:)
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Olwen Hewitt says
June 26, 2015 at 11:55 pm
I’m having great difficulty hunting out the Haloumi salad with mint dressing recipe,so far searched in vain.Here’s hoping!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  June 27, 2015 at 12:03 am
  Here you go! https://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-halloumi-and-eggplant-salad-with-mint-dressing/
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Natarlia Hansen says
June 23, 2015 at 9:34 pm
Hi Sylvia!
I also did not receive the meal plan, would you be able to email it to me too?
Thank you!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  July 21, 2015 at 7:08 am
  Emailed it …did you get it?
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Renee Losier says
June 21, 2015 at 1:56 pm
Hello Sylvia
I seem to have the same problem as some others. I signed up for your Detox menu and did not receive it. Would you kindly email it to me, please?
Your website is my go to for great recipes! Thank you!
Renée
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  June 21, 2015 at 4:39 pm
  There was a problem with my Mail Chimp Email settings, but I think it has been fixed…you should have received it this morning?
  Let me know if you haven’t…thanks!!
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Laura Hay says
June 15, 2015 at 1:40 pm
Hi there! I am totally taken with your site, the beautiful recipes and photography. Thank you.
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  June 15, 2015 at 2:51 pm
  Ok its on its way. 🙂
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Sara says
June 13, 2015 at 1:03 am
Hello Sylvia,
I really enjoy your posts in your website. I’m following you on Pintereset as well.
I’m intersted in doing the detox!
Thank you! God bless you!
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Catherine Ruel says
May 29, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Hi Sylvia!
I love your blog, recipes, and outlook on life!
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GIna says
May 16, 2015 at 11:21 pm
Awesome site and <i love all the recipes. I tried to sign up for the detox plan but it did not work numerous times. Could you please help? thanks!
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  May 17, 2015 at 12:04 am
  Sorry about that…sometimes it goes strait to spam, so please check you spam folder- the email subject line is “Welcome Gifts”. If you don’t find it let me know!!!
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Ira Edwards says
May 04, 2015 at 8:51 am
Very interesting look forward to the variety of recipes.
At present on a journey of reducing my weight.
Thank you
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- Sylvia Fountaine says
  May 04, 2015 at 2:05 pm
  Thanks Ira,
  All the best to you…. and I would love to hear updates on your journey!
  Sylvia
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