Nicole Osinga is an RD, MAN, BASc, in private practice and her followers are in the 75,000 range. She practices a plant-based approach to healthy eating, sustainable weight loss and holistic philosophy about food.
Nicole Osinga, R.D.
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Burger for Lunch
Why This Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Burger Healthy:
This veggie burger is high in fiber and potassium thanks to the seeds, beans and prunes in the mix. One cup of prunes alone has 12 grams of fiber. A homemade veggie burger also ensures you cut out all the processed ingredients in a prepac…
This veggie burger is high in fiber and potassium thanks to the seeds, beans and prunes in the mix. One cup of prunes alone has 12 grams of fiber. A homemade veggie burger also ensures you cut out all the processed ingredients in a prepac…
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Falafel Tahini Salad for Lunch or Dinner
Why This Falafel Tahini Salad Is Healthy:
Lentils are a great alternative for meat because they are made up of 25 percent protein. One cup of cooked lentils also has 3 milligrams of iron, which your body needs.
Why It Works For Weight Loss:
Green lentils and chickpeas combined, offer 31...
Lentils are a great alternative for meat because they are made up of 25 percent protein. One cup of cooked lentils also has 3 milligrams of iron, which your body needs.
Why It Works For Weight Loss:
Green lentils and chickpeas combined, offer 31...
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Kiwi Green Smoothie for Breakfast
Why This Kiwi Green Smoothie is Healthy:
Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
Kiwis have 2...
Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
Kiwis have 2...
The VegStart Diet Expert Tip 2: Be Accountable, Sign Up With a Friend.
Most diets fail, we know, but being held accountable to a partner or group can help you reach, and exceed, your goals, research shows. By being accountable to a partner or group, you raise the success of your diet and exercise program to over 95 percent, according to one study...
The VegStart Diet Recipes, Week 1, Day 2
Breakfast: Mango Coconut Smoothie
Why It's Healthy: Cauliflower is high in fiber and vitamin B. Mango promotes healthy digestion. Mangos have 122 milligrams of Vitamin C per medium gruit, which is double the amount in an orange.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Coconut milk is satisfying and the fat…
Why It's Healthy: Cauliflower is high in fiber and vitamin B. Mango promotes healthy digestion. Mangos have 122 milligrams of Vitamin C per medium gruit, which is double the amount in an orange.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Coconut milk is satisfying and the fat…
The VegStart Diet Recipes, Week 2, Day 2
Breakfast: Creamy Chickpea & Avocado Toast
Why It's Healthy: Avocado has 4 grams of protein and more potassium than a banana, and is loaded with healthy fat to help your body learn to burn fat as fuel.
Why It Works For Weight Loss: This meal is filled with fiber. Av...
Why It's Healthy: Avocado has 4 grams of protein and more potassium than a banana, and is loaded with healthy fat to help your body learn to burn fat as fuel.
Why It Works For Weight Loss: This meal is filled with fiber. Av...
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Toast for Breakfast
Why This Creamy Chickpea and Avocado Toast is Healthy:
Avocado has 4 grams of protein and more potassium than a banana and is loaded with healthy fat to help your body learn to burn fat as fuel.
Why It Works For Weight Loss:
This meal is filled with fiber...
Avocado has 4 grams of protein and more potassium than a banana and is loaded with healthy fat to help your body learn to burn fat as fuel.
Why It Works For Weight Loss:
This meal is filled with fiber...
The VegStart Diet Recipes, Week 2, Day 3
Breakfast: Orange Carrot Smoothie
Why It's Healthy: Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and the flavor enhances everything it gets paired with, so combine it with other antioxidant-rich foods like oranges and mangos.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Orange and mango are packed with vitamin C and combined…
Why It's Healthy: Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and the flavor enhances everything it gets paired with, so combine it with other antioxidant-rich foods like oranges and mangos.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Orange and mango are packed with vitamin C and combined…
The VegStart Diet Recipes, Week 1, Day 3
Breakfast: Green Smoothie Bowl
Why It's Healthy: Chia seeds are high in Omega-3s which helps reduce inflammation in the body and support a healthy heart.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: The potassium in a banana (422 milligrams) helps control appetite, and reduces bloating...
Why It's Healthy: Chia seeds are high in Omega-3s which helps reduce inflammation in the body and support a healthy heart.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: The potassium in a banana (422 milligrams) helps control appetite, and reduces bloating...
The VegStart Diet Expert Tip 3: Supplement With Vitamins D3 and B12
This meal plan will provide you with a sufficient amount of nutrients, both macros and micros, which is awesome! Still, most people would benefit from taking both a vitamin D and vitamin B12, since those are harder to get from diet alone. Vitamin B12 helps boost metabolic function and aid in the bod…