Welcome to Running on Real Food.
This blog is all about living a healthy lifestyle, eating a plant-based diet and feeling great doing it. If you’re new here, you’ve come to the right place!
The list of articles below include tips on vegan nutrition, how to transition, vegan protein sources, my most popular recipes, free workouts and more.
You will find everything you need to get started with a plant-based diet and healthier lifestyle.
If you’d like to get to know me a little better, check out my About Me and Eating Philosophy pages.
Plant-Based Basics
Read How to Transition to a Plant-based Diet and Tips for Plant-Based Beginners.
- Stocking a Plant-Based Pantry
- Healthy Eating on a Budget
- Vegan Protein Sources
- 3-Day Whole Food Plant-Based Meal Plan
- Vegan Grocery List
- 25 Vegan Essentials
- Macronutrient Guide
- 7-Day Vegan Meal Plan
- Vegan Nutrition Guide
Ready to try plant-based eating? Try my free 3-day plant-based challenge.
Vegan Meal Ideas
Ingredient Guides & How-To
- Guide to Tofu and Tempeh
- What is Nutritional Yeast
- How to Press Tofu
- How to Bake Sweet Potatoes
- How to Make Date Paste
- How to Make Cauliflower Rice
- How to Make Roasted Red Peppers
- How to Make Quick Pickled Red Onions
- How to Make Almond Milk
Healthy Living Articles
- Tips for Fat Loss
- Why Am I So Hungry All the Time?
- Mindset Shifts for Fat Loss
- Nutrition Tips for Vegan Athletes
- Healing Inflammation Naturally
- Anti-Inflammatory Breakfasts
- Tips for Better Sleep
- More on Optimizing Your Sleep
- How to Build a Healthy Gut
- Vegan Iron Sources
- Best Sources of Fiber
Workouts & Fitness Articles
- Tips for WeightLifting Beginners
- Advice for CrossFit Beginners
- Tips for Early Morning Workouts
- Workout Archives
- Try my 8-Week Dumbbell Program
Tracking Macros Articles
- How to Get Started with Vegan Flexible Dieting
- What I Learned About How I Eat
- Week Two Experiences – Tips, Tricks and Sample Meal Plans
- Week Six Follow Up and Experiences
- Best Plant-Based Flexible Dieting Foods – Part 1
- Best Plant-Based Flexible Dieting Foods – Part 2
- Best Plant-Based Flexible Dieting Foods – Part 3
- Flexible Dieting FAQ
- Mindset Shifts for Fat Loss
- Tips for Fat Loss
- Vegan Macro Cheat Sheet
Most Popular Recipes
Vegan Panang Curry with Tofu
This popular vegan panang curry recipe is easy to make in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients and a hit with everyone who makes it!
Cauliflower Chickpea Curry
This creamy, vegan cauliflower chickpea curry is easy to make in 30 minutes for a flavourful dish that’s perfect any night of the week.
Chickpea Vegetable Chowder
This delicious vegan chickpea vegetable chowder is easy to make in 30 minutes for a healthy, comforting bowl of soup featuring simple ingredients like carrots, celery and potato.
Roasted Cauliflower Broccoli Bowls
These low-carb roasted cauliflower broccoli bowls feature lemon roasted cauliflower, steamed broccoli, avocado and a variety of seeds for a filling vegan meal that’s rich in fiber, protein and healthy fats.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wraps
These vegan buffalo cauliflower wraps are a dream come true! Enjoy this ultra-comforting dish for a healthy and satisfying plant-based meal.
Lentil Tomato Soup
This easy vegan lentil tomato soup is full of flavour, ready in about 30 minutes and made in 1-pot with simple, pantry ingredients.
Cashew Cookie Dough Bars
These no-bake cashew cookie dough bars are outrageously delicious and easy to make with just 7 simple ingredients.
Mulligatawny Soup
This vegan mulligatawny soup recipe is easy to make with red lentils, carrots, apple and coconut milk for a healthy, delicious soup that’s packed with sweet and spicy flavour.
Coconut Red Lentil Dahl
This 5-star coconut red lentil dahl recipe is a healthy comfort food staple. The best part about it? It’s easy to make in under 40 minutes with just a few simple ingredients, making it perfect for any night of the week.
Chickpea Shawarma Salad
This vegan chickpea shawarma salad is jam-packed with flavour and nutrition. Enjoy this as a hearty plant-based meal the whole family will love. This recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free and easily customizable.
Easy Vegan Butter Chicken
This gluten-free and vegan butter chicken is made with tofu instead of chicken and wonderfully rich cashew cream instead of dairy. Serve over rice for a hearty, filling and flavourful plant-based meal.
Vegan BBQ Chickpea Salad
This vegan BBQ chickpea salad is easy to make in under 20 minutes and packed with flavor and nutrition.
The Best Vegan Tortilla Soup
This vegan tortilla soup might just be the best you ever make! This recipe is healthy, gluten-free and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup
This popular, spicy vegan black bean soup recipe is easy to make in 30 minutes with just a handful of everyday ingredients. This really is the best black bean soup and it’s sure to become a new family favourite!
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