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WIDLIMS podcast ep #6 – Intuitive Eating 101
In this short solo Sunday episode, I attempt to define intuitive eating for you by covering its 10 principles. We talk about how: intuitive eating was coined by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (two white middle class women basing it on their practice as dieticians in the US) intuitive eating is an alternative to dieting and mindless eating many find themselves engaging in intuitive eating principles matter for medical doctors too the 10 principles as defined by its founders Mentioned in the episode Intuitive Eating official website: click HERE for intuitiveeating.org 10 principles here evidence-base supporting intuitive eating here Intuitive Eating book by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (I highly…
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WIDLIMS podcast ep #4 – The secret to lasting behaviour change
In this short Solo Sunday episode, I discuss how we ought to counsel others on how to make lasting changes (and think about it when trying to implement change ourselves). I touch on... examples of health behaviours people commonly want to change using weight to illustrate why sustainable methods are key, including discussing why diets do not work how to re-frame your thinking regarding the goal of behaviour change how healthcare practitioners can learn and implement this into their practice I chose the sprout as the feature image, because I believe we need to be sowing seeds for change gently, and to nurture them, just like we would nurture plants!…
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Wholewheat pizza recipe
Here follows the recipe I used to make these wholewheat pizzas! I looked up several different recipes and ended up just mixing things a little randomly, and wanted fast results so didn’t let the dough rise for very long but it turned out pretty great! Dough ingredients 1 packet of fresh yeast (42g) 2dl lukewarm water (mix cold & boiling, make sure temperature is adjusted to suit whatever yeast type you’re using) 3-4g salt (a bit more than half a teaspoon) 1 tsp sweetener e.g. sugar, agave, maple syrup 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 dl white flour + 3 dl wholewheat flour plus extra Dough method Crumble the fresh yeast…
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My veganuary 2020 guide ~ part 1 ~ how do I go vegan?
**** UPDATED FOR 2021**** I am seriously delighted to have been approached by several people so far who have expressed an interest in using the new year as a motivator to transition to a plant-based diet! If you are reading this, chances are you are one of those and so I welcome you to what I hope will be an accessible and useful resource on your “vegan journey” 🙂 Be sure to check out part 2 here for info about nutritional aspects of a plant-based diet, to make sure you eat well and take care of your beautiful self. Since 2020, I have also started my own podcast covering a…
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My veganuary 2020 guide ~ part 2 ~ nutritional aspects
Hello and welcome back for part 2 of my little veganuary guide. This has been UPDATED FOR 2021! This post discusses Supplements Building a meal Focus on some individual nutrients: iron and calcium Further resources Click here for part 1 which contains How to go plant-based and stay plant-based Common concerns Common mistakes Meal tips for (almost) every occasion My fave restaurants and supermarkets Best of… dairy alternatives, meat alternatives Other aspects of being vegan A little list of things to clear up before we plunge into it (oh, and all links will open in new tabs so click away as you read!): Let us define “vegan” again. Veganism is…
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10 minute lentil bolognese ~ vegan recipe
Happy Sunday! Sometimes, when I’m stuck as to what to cook, it’s best to take it back to basics. Here’s a recipe for one variation of vegan bolognese. There are literally endless opportunities and I have made many different types of vegan bolognese style dishes – this is just one version I made the other day. It’s hella cheap and easy and accessible (I hope) 🍝 Enjoy <3 | Ingredients | 1 red onion 2-3 cloves garlic (or sub for garlic powder) 1 large carrot 3-4 tbsp rice, oat or soy cooking cream/mylk 1 can green lentils 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato purée Lots of spinach: it will…
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Introductions
Hello, and welcome to my take on veganism! I’m hoping that the posts on this blog can be useful to you, whether you’re already vegan, would like to transition, or simply have an interest in adopting some aspects of a vegan lifestyle. My name is Linda, and I’m a university student in my early 20s. I use she/her pronouns, I’m studying to become a doctor, and I like to spend my time on Instagram and other forms of social media, when I’m not hanging out with friends (classic), dancing, cooking or doing boring adulting. I have always loved writing and being creative in my own little ways, whether other people…
