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 Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Expert Tip 1: Shop and Meal Prep in Advance
On the first day on The Beet's Plant-Based Diet,s you are so excited to get started, finally lose weight and keep it off. But before you hit go, it helps to do a little meal prep. It's so much easier to succeed if you set yourself up in advance...
The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Recipes, Week 2, Day 1
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 they have 173 milligrams of vItamin C...
The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Recipe: Popcorn and Almonds for Snack
Why Popcorn and Almonds are Healthy:
Unsalted popcorn is a great source of fiber and is low in fat. Almonds are high in Vitamin E and are loaded with antioxidants.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
The ratio of unsaturated fat to protein in almonds, along with the fiber, helps to reduce hunger...
The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Recipe: Celery and Nut Butter for Snack
Why Celery and Nut Butter is Healthy:
Nut butter is a great source of Vitamin E which helps build a strong immune system. Celery is rich in antioxidants and helps reduce inflammation.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
This simple snack contains healthy fat from the nutter butter and is high in protein...
The Beet’s Plant-Based 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 prepackaged burger.
Why It Works...
The Beet’s Plant-Based 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 31.5 grams o...
The Beet’s Plant-Based 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 2.1 grams of...
The Beet’s Plant-Based 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.
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The Beet’s Plant-Based 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 fatty acid profile can potentially help with aiding weight loss efforts...
The Beet’s Plant-Based 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...