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We All Scream for Nice Cream!

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | January 7, 2020 |

The fear of losing ice cream is often a big deterrent for people considering a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) way of eating. A decade ago, back when I first changed…

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Red, Red Wine Vinegar

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | December 31, 2019 |

So I’m going to totally date myself here! Like many of you, I remember that first drive in my car all by myself after getting my drivers license on my…

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Red Curry Pumpkin Soup

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | December 24, 2019 |

Nothing beats a steamy hot bowl of soup on a cold winter’s night! We love soup here at the Lakehouse and I’m always looking to use seasonal vegetables in our…

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Skip Resolutions—Make SMARTER Goals!

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | December 17, 2019 |

It’s getting toward the end of the year when people start reflecting upon the past year and thinking about their intentions for the next. About half of people in the…

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Buddha Bowls & Trimazing! Sushi Salad Bowl Recipe

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | December 10, 2019 |

Buddha Bowls are named for the big, round shaped bowl they are served in, like Buddha’s tummy. But fear not, this one dish meal is kind to your waistline—no Buddha…

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Don’t Be So Dense! Understanding Calorie Density

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | December 3, 2019 |

Calories in, calories out, right? Well it turns out there’s much more to it than that. Different foods with the same number of calories can have a completely different effect…

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My Favorite Things

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | November 26, 2019 |

. . Now I’m no Oprah, but I am often asked what my favorite things for plant-based cooking and zero waste are. Being zero waste I don’t often recommend going…

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Food Expiration Dates

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | November 19, 2019 |

Nutrition labels aren’t the only confusing thing on food packaging. In Just the Facts, Ma’am, we went over what terms like “Whole Grain,” “Lite,” and “Zero Trans Fat” really meant,…

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Are You Ready for a Plant-Based Thanksgiving? Tips and an Updated Green Bean Casserole!

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | November 12, 2019 |

The holidays can feel particularly daunting when plant-based eating is new for you. Most of us have well-established holiday food rules and dishes passed down for generations. What will you…

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Just the Facts, Ma’am—Understanding Food Labels

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching | November 5, 2019 |

With all of the different food items on the market today, it can get difficult to choose one thing over another. We wonder about the claims on the package, like…

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