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9/4/2018 1 Comment

Resisting Temptations

Did you used to write on your hand to remember stuff when you were younger?  Or do you perhaps still do that now?
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Congratulations if you are staring the 4 week meal guide lifestyle change today.  

One of the biggest challenges you might encounter is eliminating processed foods all together.  By doing this you will be avoiding high-inflammatory oils, preservatives, thickeners, artificial colours and flavours plus excess sugars and salt that may be used in the processed food.  Cut these out and you give your body a better chance to heal, feel great and lose weight if that is your goal.

We thought it might help to write a secret code on your hand to remind you each time you go to eat (if you are ok with writing on your hand lol).  This secret code can serve as a reminder not only to keep off the processed foods, but also to prepare and be ready with the right foods for snacks and meals.  There are plenty of hints and tips in the 'Vegansie Me Now' to help you with this.

THE CODE
Grab a pen or texta and write these 6 letters on your hand or forearm.  Somewhere visible so when you are eating you see them.  
​VMN = ​Veganise Me Now
NPF = No Processed Food

Here are some common foods and great ways to substitute them on your new journey:

Corn chips or other packet crackers - 'Sweet Potato Flat Bread' (recipe on page 47 of your 'Veganiseme Me Now' book)
Bread - Authentic Sourdough Bread or flat pressed Sweet potato or potato slices
Pasta - Rice
Milk alternatives - Check your ingredients and avoid high inflammatory oils and thickeners.  Making your own is best.  See page 92 of your 'Veganise Me Now' book.
Packet chips and crisps - Home made 'Pop Corn' recipe on page 81 of your 'Veganise Me Now' book.

Feel free to email us or contact us via our Facebook page if you have any foods that you need ideas with substituting.  We are here to help and love hearing from you.

With love,
Deanna and Amanda x





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31/3/2018 1 Comment

Easter Feasting Time

It's Easter time.  A time of celebrating new life, family, friends and best of all, food.

Whether you have just made a plant-based change or you have been plant-based for a long time, you may be struggling for feasting ideas while keeping it all plant-based and healthy.  

Here are some Easter  banquet ideas to keep you feasting and/or entertaining all Easter day.  The recipes are from the Veganise Me Now book and we also have a bonus new recipe for you all, a great Breakfast idea, 'Hot Cross Pancakes'.

HOT CROSS PANCAKES
Easter breakfast is sorted with these decadent, cinnamon spiced pancakes.  


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 You will need:
1 cup gluten free self raising flour
1 cup milk (not dairy)
1 chia egg (1tsp chia seeds mixed with 3 tbs warm water and let sit 5 mins)
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp melted coconut oil
Rind of 1 lemon
4tbs Mixed dried fruit or sultanas
pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg

To make:
After making your chia egg, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Cook in batches in a frying pan with some coconut oil or on a sandwich press
Enjoy with your favourite chopped fruits, berries and coconut yoghurt

These make a delicious breakfast on Easter morning.  You could also sprinkle some chopped (dairy free) dark chocolate on top to add to the Easter fun.
LUNCHING FUN
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The great thing about the 'Whackity Yum Salad' (made famous in the 'Veganise Me Now' book) is it's ever changing colours and flavours which keeps it interesting, fun and able to adapt to any occassion.  For a bit of Easter specialness, displaying all the colours seperately on a large plate will really put on show the vibrant colours and textures making the dish even more applealing to you and your guests.
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You will find the recipe for the salad in your 'Veganise Me Now' book.  So much fun every time you make it.

SNACKS
If you are entertaining and need finger food, nothing beats cutting up fresh fruit and veggies and having colourful dips to keep guests occupied.  If you are leading up to a main meal, this also ensures that the snacks do not leave guest feeling too full to enjoy their meal.
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DINNER
We absolutely love having guests around to share our food.  And we are sure that many of you feel this way too.  Putting lots of colour in your food not only makes food more nourishing but also makes it look really yummy.  

A LITTLE ENTRE IF YOU PLEASE
If you want to make dinner a little bit fancy, then having different courses not only stretches out the time, but also allows you to share more of your delicious dishes.  

A great entre idea is the 'Vegetable Noodle Soup'.  The recipe can be found in the 'Veganise Me Now' book.  


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MAIN MEAL
We love the idea of a 'Spud Bar' for an Easter dinner feast.  This one is great because you can pick and choose the flavours and colours you add to the meal.  The recipe can be found in the 'Veganise Me Now' Book.



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LET US NOT SKIP DESSERT
Dessert time!  Yay!  The old having sweets tradition is the funnest part of every meal.  So many fun recieps to choose from, but with this meal we recommend the 'Chocolate Brownie' which can be found in our recipes section.
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There you have it.  An entire day of Easter feasting.  We hope you all have an amazing Easter full of fun and laughter with your loved ones.

With love,
Deanna and Amanda x



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15/3/2018 1 Comment

How to use Unripened Avocdos

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Think your avocados are not ripe enough to use yet?  Think again, or let us do the kitchen thinking for you and follow our blog (wink wink).
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Simply peel your unripened avocado, remove the seed if you like, then grate it.  You can use the grated avocado in your salads, spud bar, nachos etc.  Tastes amazing and a great way to use avocaodos when you simply can't but ripe ones anywhere.

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The avocado fun never ends, these little green beauties are so nutritious and so versatile plus they taste amazing.

Enjoy!


With love,
Deanna and Amanda x
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28/1/2018 1 Comment

Veganise Me Now Questionnaire

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Now that you have your pantry and fridge ready for your journey, it's time to prepare yourself and your mindset.

To be successful at anything firstly you need to make a commitment and be prepared to stick to it.  Secondly you need to have the tools and equipment to make it happen.  Next you need to have a plan.  And last and most importantly, there needs to be action.


If you are missing any of the above steps, then then success with your new goal will be harder to achieve.

 DEANNA’S TIP
When I started this for myself, I told myself that I was doing this, and there was no other option.  I didn’t give the little voices in my head a slight chance to talk me out of it.  
This has been how I always approached any endurance events or other races I’ve done, so perhaps my commitment to things in the past has helped me know that I could make this change happen.  But at the same time, I know that it is something anyone can do.
Once this commitment is made, it  is a very empowering thing, because you know that you will succeed at whatever you put your mind to before you even start.
I found that having a supportive and encouraging friendship network was also something that made this journey more enjoyable.  I am the type of person that will make things happen, regardless of who is supporting me, but having family and friends along for the ride is always much more fun.
Here is a multiple choice questionnaire.  Asking yourself these questions will help you commit and see the reality of your health right now and also highlight what needs improving.  Ideally take this questionnaire again after four weeks of following this guide and see how a mindfulness for healthy living and a change in your food has helped you improve your overall health.

SLEEP
What is the average amount of hours you sleep per night?
2-4    
4-6    
6-8    
8+

Do you find you fall asleep easily?
Yes    
Sometimes yes    
Sometimes no        
No

What quality of sleep do you feel you have?
Very good
Good
Ok
Bad

How do you feel when you wake up?
Well rested and ready for the day
Still tired but I get up and go
Can’t get myself to wake up so I hit the snooze button

BOWELS
How many times do you do the do in a day?

What type of bowel movements do you generally have?
Soft
Normal
H
ard

ENERGY AND MOTIVATION
How would you rate your daily energy levels?
    1.    I feel highly energetic and ready to take on anything that comes my way
    2.    I have good energy but look forward to a coffee to perk me up
    3.    I have low energy and find it hard to motivate myself to do things
    4.    I have no energy whatsoever

Do you have any energy slumps through the day?
    1.    Yes almost everyday
    2.    Sometimes
    3.    No I never do

If you are feeling a slump, roughly what time in the day do you feel it?
Morning
Mid-morning
Midday
Mid-afternoon
Evening

How do you usually pick yourself up from these slumps?
Coffee
Exercise
Food
I don’t know what to do about it so I just ride it out while feeling crap

​AILMENTS
Do you have any current ailments you take medication for?
Yes
No
I think I have something going on but I haven’t seen a doctor about it yet
I’ve been diagnosed with a condition but I don’t take my medication

If so, how badly are you wanting to become healthier to heal your ailments and possibly reduce medication?
Very badly
I’m not sure they can be helped
Not badly, I am happy taking medication and living as I am now

CRAVINGS
Do you have any general food cravings?
Yes
No

What type of foods/drinks do you usually crave and give in for?
Sweet foods
Sweet drinks
Savoury foods

BODY WEIGHT AND IMAGE
Are you happy with your body weight and the way you look?
Yes
Kind of
I know I’m overweight and I’m ok with it
I’m overweight and ok with it but I want to lose weight
I’m overweight and hate the way I look
​

How determined are you to stick to a plant-based wholefoods lifestyle?
    1.    I’m very determined and nothing with stop me
    2.    I’m determined but not sure I can do it
    3.    I am going to give it my best shot but I’m busy and things don’t usually work out for me
    4.    I think I’m perfect as I am and don’t need to change
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Make a note of your answers now and ask yourself these questions after following your 4 week meal guide.   This will allow you to compare how you feel after sticking to your plan of veganising your life.  The positive changes you will feel will be a source of inspiration for you to continue this lifestyle.  The way you will look and feel will all change.  We can't wait for you to feel it too. 

With love,
Deanna and Amanda x


Email:  veganisemenow@gmail.com
Website:  www.veganisemenow.com

Facebook:  Veganise Me Now
Instagram:  @veganisemenow
Twitter:  @veganisemenow​




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22/1/2018 1 Comment

How to Veganise Your Fridge

When you take action, you empower yourself to change the way you feel.  That’s pretty powerful stuff right there.   All of a sudden, you have control of your health, and you can start to dictate your future health by the food choices you make.  We both firmly believe we all really have the power to do this, we just need to have the knowledge and then make that choice.   You too can actively start shaping your kitchen to help you succeed by veganising your fridge.
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While nothing should be actually alive in your fridge, you should definitely be filling it with live food, being fresh fruit and vegetables.  These will form the base of all your meals. 
A clean out is a great way to have a second think about what you actually have in there.  When you want a fresh start it’s easier not to have the distraction of ingredients you don't want to be eating anymore.  And if they’re not good for you, they’re no good for the kids either (or the dog).
Your fridge will hopefully look a little like this when you're done:

  • Fruit (some types of fruit are better kept out of the fridge)
  • Vegetables
  • Fresh herbs (some can be kept on a bench top in water)
  • Fresh chilli, turmeric and ginger
  • Nuts (oils in nuts go rancid if exposed to light and warm temperatures)
  • Seeds (best kept in the fridge to prevent oxidising)
  • Nut and seed oils (macadamia, sesame, hemp, almond, etc.)
  • Milk alternatives (almond, soy, rice, coconut, etc.)
  • Tempeh
  • Tofu (only eat occasionally)
  • Homemade Tofu cheese (only eat occasionally)
  • Homemade jam 
  • Grated veggies
  • Nut butters 
  • Dressings
  • Smoothies
  • Coconut yoghurt
  • Miso paste
  • Pre-made meals
  • Leftovers

There you have it.  A fridge that will inspire to make healthy meals and snacks every time.  Fill it with frish and colourful ingredients and you can't go wrong.  

With love,
Deanna and Amanda x


Email:  veganisemenow@gmail.com
Website:  www.veganisemenow.com
Facebook:  Veganise Me Now
Instagram:  @veganisemenow
Twitter:  @veganisemenow


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15/1/2018 4 Comments

How to Veganise Your Pantry

The pantry holds your collection of staple ingredients, which will help you create unique flavour and texture combinations with every meal.  A regular clean out helps you stay in touch with what you have available for use, plus ensures nothing out-of-date is left on the shelves. 

Here is a list of staple ingredients, which will help you create your own wholesome food and can be used to create the recipes in the Veganise Me Now ebook.   Take some time to sort your pantry, removing the unwanted, and replacing with the list of ingredients below.
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Grains, Nuts and Seeds
  • Whole grains (rice, quinoa, oats, buckwheat, etc.)
  • Dried beans and legumes (chick peas, lentils, peas, etc.)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, or cashews (it’s okay to store seeds and nuts in the pantry if used up quickly and in the cooler months, but for longer storage or in warmer climate, these are best kept in the fridge).

Just a little note here about peanuts.  Peanuts are a legume and not actually a nut.  We avoid using them in the recipes in this book due to high aflatoxin content, which we have read may be a carcinogen. 

Liquids and Oils
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Coconut aminos
  • Olive oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Tamari sauce 

Flavourings
  • Dried herbs
  • Spices, such as turmeric, cinnamon, ginger or smoked paprika
  • Nutritional yeast flakes
  • Pink salt - Murray River Salt Flakes are my favourite 
  • Pepper
  • Herbamore (contains healthy ingredients and is a great for flavouring food)​
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Miscellaneous
  • Seaweed paper
  • Cacao nibs
  • Goji berries
  • Herbal teas
  • Coconut flakes (unsweetened and not desiccated coconut)
  • Tahini
  • Terramite (a Vegemite substitute made from sesame)
  • Toppers - see recipes

Pantry or Shelf Foods
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Apples (fridge or shelf)
  • Oranges
  • Pears
  • Bananas
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocados 

Tomatoes and avocados are tastiest when kept out of the fridge, but once they ripen, you can refrigerate to prevent them ripening further.  You can store surplus fruit in the fridge then take it out to ripen.

Veganising your pantry is a great first step to starting your new plant-based journey.   We hope you had fun with this.  We believe a clean pantry is as good as a holiday lol!


With love,
Deanna and Amanda x 
Email:  veganisemenow@gmail.com
Website:  www.veganisemenow.com

Facebook:  Veganise Me Now
Instagram:  @veganisemenow
Twitter:  @veganisemenow
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