Friday Quick 5: Plant-Based Grocery Items YOU Need This Weekend

Feb 28

Who has time to research???? Let me do it for you (with some help from my friend, Wes). Here are my “Friday Quick 5” of plant-based grocery items YOU need to add to your list this weekend:

1. Sea Tangle Noodle Kelp Noodles

kelp-noodle-salad — Sea Tangle Noodle Kelp Noodles

Pasta in minutes! You only need to rinse the noodles before adding them to a veggie-heavy pasta sauce. It adds a nice, firm, snap texture that brings a new experience to an old favorite. (Picture credit: https://simple-veganista.com/kelp-noodle-salad-peanut-dressing/)

2. Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian No Chicken Base

I seek bouillon for the added taste to my stews and soups. It serves the purpose minus the meat and dairy factor. (Picture credit: www.thesimplestatekitchen.com)

3. Califia Farms Original Almondmilk

Of all the almond milks I’ve tried, this product ranks the highest for the combination of health and texture. (Picture credit: www.pinterest.com)

4. Forager Project Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Cashewgurt

cashew-yogurt-plant-based — Forager Project Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Cashewgurt

It's the best-tasting alternative to Greek yogurt that I’ve found. (Picture credit: www.goodeggs.com)

5. Trader Joe’s Sundried Tomatoes

A perfect way to add a little zip to any dish. (Picture credit: www.eatingbirdfood.com)

Disclaimer from Michael: Hey, vegan, vegetarian and plant-based friends! If you have any insight about this topic that I overlooked or left out, don’t hesitate to send me an email (michael@michaelmoodyfitness.com). I grew on a Midwestern diet of meat, cheese, and processed foods and just want to guide the world back to some of its plant roots (see what I did there). Help me educate the world on the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL MOODY, PERSONAL TRAINER

As an author, a personal trainer in Denver, and podcast host, Michael Moody has helped personal training clients achieve new fitness heights and incredible weight loss transformations since 2005. He also produces the wellness podcast "The Elements of Being" and has been featured on NBC, WGN Radio, and PBS.

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