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Weight Loss

Below, you'll find a collection of articles sharing science-based tips to help you lose weight on a vegan diet (if you so wish).

No fads. No quick fixes. If you're going to try to lose weight, might as well do it in a way that is sustainable on the long-term!

How to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding

January 1, 2019 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

How to lose weight while breastfeeding

So you’re wondering how to lose weight while breastfeeding.

One of the biggest misconceptions about breastfeeding is that it will help you shed all of your baby weight in a matter of weeks.

While it’s true that nursing a baby does burn extra calories, many mamas are surprised to learn that losing weight while breastfeeding isn’t always an easy feat.

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Filed Under: Pregnancy and Postpartum Tagged With: Weight Loss

6 Easy Ways to Stop Eating When You’re Not Hungry

December 17, 2018 By Alina Petre, MSc. RD. Leave a Comment

How to stop eating when not hungry

Do you ever find it difficult to stop eating when you’re not hungry?

For instance, by catching yourself eating more of a particular food than you’d originally intended to? Or mindlessly reaching for the refrigerator door in search of something to munch on?

This happens to the best of us, and yes, even to registered dietitians.

I, for one, know I’m way more likely to eat when I’m not hungry when I don’t get enough sleep. Since I’m currently caring for a little one under one, this challenge is a daily one!

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Filed Under: Vegan Nutrition Basics Tagged With: Weight Loss

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Hi and welcome to Veggies & More. I’m Alina – a registered dietitian, mom of three, and passionate about helping families thrive on a plant-based diet. READ MORE 

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