Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Stop eating this immediately. PLEASE!

After investigating how food is produced and raised in this country, one of the first commitments to my health I made was to completely stop eating "factory farmed" meat. Whether I'm eating at home, at a friend's house, or at a restaurant - I try my best not to eat meat unless I know that it didn't come from a factory farm.

I even actually went vegan for a while in my 20's just to survive a grueling work schedule traveling to cities with little options for organic food. At home and in an environment I can control, I eventually realized that some meat in my diet is beneficial to me personally. Although I'm not a huge meat eater (compared with the amount consumed by the average American) I do eat pastured organic meat on a weekly basis with an abundance of plant-based foods.

I have many friends and family members who are vegans and vegetarians that I respect greatly, but I believe each person should evaluate their needs to find the right balanced diet that works for them and makes them feel their best. That's why I don't label my diet and why I remain flexible so I can give my body the nutrients it needs.

We all have different biochemistry and there's no exact diet for every human on the planet - however, there are many universal eating principles and habits that work for all humans - like avoiding toxic chemicals in our food and especially meat!

Toxic chemicals accumulate in the fatty tissue of animals - so if you do one thing this upcoming new year, make a resolution to stop eating factory farmed meat!

Just as I am fighting against the corrupt food system that we have here in America plagued with processed foods full of synthetic additives and food crops that are contaminated with harmful pesticides - if you are a meat eater, I am fighting for you too.

For the past two years, I've been working on several campaigns with some of the most respected non-profit groups, targeting the largest food companies in America to stop the routine use of antibiotics on the farms that raise their meat and encourage them to adopt sustainable humane practices. Many of you have signed the petitions we've started and shared this critical information - so thank you!

I cheer loudly when companies stop this practice and create policies that provide healthier living conditions for farm animals. Big brands are starting to improve their standards - from Subway, to Chick-Fil-A, to Panera Bread - but this is just one step towards a truly sustainable food system and we still have a long way to go.

I'm an animal lover, so when I found out about the stomach-curdling practices of raising animals at "factory farms," I was incensed. Animals grown in factory farms subsist in horrific conditions. For example...

  • Factory farm animals live a life of cramped conditions, ill health, and injury or death during transportation, and they face the risk of not being properly stunned before they are slaughtered for human consumption.
  • Most U.S. cattle are raised on grain so that they bulk up faster for mass production and earlier slaughter. The process is helped along by hormones and antibiotics – a system fraught with numerous environmental and health problems.
  • The majority of broiler chickens are raised in sheds, with sometimes as many as 100,000 crammed into one building.
  • Pigs are given no anesthesia when their tails are cut off
  • Cows are given hormones that cause their udders to get so big that the animals can barely stand up on their own.
  • There are many animals that never see the sun or feel anything but concrete under their feet. Many become crippled and feeble; others are unable to reach the feed or water and die.

These animals are not healthy! And when we eat animals that are not healthy - we become unhealthy!

That's why I love to make my own homemade broth at home. soup at home. Store-bought chicken broths can be pretty nasty! They're usually made from the bones of factory farm animals and spiked with sugar, flavors, and hidden MSG additives. 

Fresh homemade stock is full of valuable nutrients and is very simple (and cheap) to make! I have two new recipes for making either chicken or vegetable stock on the blog this week. Get the homemade stock recipes here.

If you want to change the food industry, your body, and get healthy you have to make the commitment to stop eating factory farmed meat.

In my next message to you, I'm going to help you make the commitment to get factory farmed meat out of your diet for good. I'll give you some of my favorite strategies so you can get started ASAP.

Let's make 2017 our healthiest year yet!

Whether you eat meat or not, ask your friends and family to make this resolution along with you and to subscribe to the Food Babe newsletter here. (Forward them this email!) It's so much easier to stick with your resolutions when you have the support of your loved ones!

In the meantime, I'd love to hear from you if you have already given up factory farmed meat - what inspired you and what tips do you follow to maintain this habit? Leave a comment on the blog for everyone to learn.

Xo,

Vani

P.S. Also, I'll be announcing the next Food Babe Favorite Gift of the season soon! If you missed the last one, catch up on the emails I sent over the weekend, there are still some awesome deals extended through this week from our partner for clean, fresh, toxin-free water!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Last few hours! Food Babe Favorite Gift Ends Tonight.

Quick reminder!!! For this weekend only, my partner Aquasana is offering any shower filter, countertop water filter and whole house filter at the lowest price this season (50% off!).

Again, filtering my water was one of the least effort things I had to do to improve my overall health, hair and skin - but one of the most rewarding! I'm so thankful I figured out why a simple commitment to clean water (drinking and bathing) is so beneficial to health. It's truly a gift to yourself and/or others that keeps on giving and that's why a water filter is my first Food Babe Favorite gift of the season.

Whatever you decide to do, get your filters soon, this partner deal expires this evening and this will be the lowest price all season. Best of all, they have a 90-day return policy if for any reason you don't like the filter...you will have enough time to see if you notice a difference, I can't wait to hear your experience. 

Get your filters here

Xo,

Vani 

P.S. Stay tuned for Food Babe Favorite Gift #2 Coming Soon!

P.P.S. Here's the my detailed experience with Aquasana in case you missed it yesterday:

I kick myself almost every day for not doing this sooner. My hair and skin have never been the same and I'm so thankful for figuring out this simple trick out so everyone can reap the benefits just like me! And it's super affordable and is one of the best gifts you can give someone (or yourself) this year.

Having access to clean and unpolluted water is very important to your health. You can eat the best organic food on the planet, but if you are drinking water that is full of toxins, that effort could be compromised. Tap water can be full of pollutants like arsenic, aluminum, prescription drugs, chlorine, fluoride, disinfection byproducts, and a host of other substances that are known carcinogens (things that cause cancer and diseases). One of the sources of tap water that I was being exposed to daily, and neglecting for a long time, was my shower water.

It wasn't until a company called Aquasana contacted me, and asked me to try out their shower filter, that I finally stopped ignoring my conscience and better judgment. Given that your skin is your largest organ, and your body absorbs what you put on it – bathing with clean water is crucial for your health.

After receiving the Aquasana shower filter, I opened the box and immediately thought – "Oh no, is the filter going to affect the water pressure?! Do I really want to install this? What am I doing?" All I could think about was that my hair was going to take forever to shampoo and condition. The installation only took 2 minutes - I turned on the faucet and much to my surprise, the water pressure was so good! I haven't missed my old showerhead for even a second.

And to be completely honest, if the water filter reduced the pressure, I would have probably taken it down and tried another brand – have you seen how long my hair is?!

After a couple of months of using the shower filter, I could tell a noticeable difference between taking a shower at home vs. at a hotel when traveling.

When I get out of the shower at home now, I use less oils and moisturizers on my skin – which is pretty incredible. I have noticed a significant change in the softness of my skin and hair. Though, the real magic happens in what I can't see – the reduction of the daily toxins I was being exposed to that could accumulate and cause disease in my body over time.

I noticed such a huge difference in my appearance, I eventually decided to filter my whole house! But the shower filter is where I started and it convinced me to do the rest. I wanted every faucet to have clean running water…

I dedicated Day 4 in my book The Food Babe Way to this important health tip. In the book, I go into even more amazing benefits of filtering your shower water, including the story of my hairdresser of over 10 years freaking out at the sudden thickness of my hair :)

Get your filters here. Happy shopping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Saturday, November 26, 2016

One more day! (Food Babe Favorites: Best Hair & Skin EVER)

This holiday season I am sharing just a few of my Food Babe Favorite Gifts and this is the first one!

I kick myself almost every day for not doing this sooner. My hair and skin have never been the same and I'm so thankful for figuring out this simple trick out so everyone can reap the benefits just like me! And it's super affordable and is one of the best gifts you can give someone (or yourself) this year.

Having access to clean and unpolluted water is very important to your health. You can eat the best organic food on the planet, but if you are drinking water that is full of toxins, that effort could be compromised. Tap water can be full of pollutants like arsenic, aluminum, prescription drugs, chlorine, fluoride, disinfection byproducts, and a host of other substances that are known carcinogens (things that cause cancer and diseases). One of the sources of tap water that I was being exposed to daily, and neglecting for a long time, was my shower water.

It wasn't until a company called Aquasana contacted me, and asked me to try out their shower filter, that I finally stopped ignoring my conscience and better judgment. Given that your skin is your largest organ, and your body absorbs what you put on it – bathing with clean water is crucial for your health.

After receiving the Aquasana shower filter, I opened the box and immediately thought – "Oh no, is the filter going to affect the water pressure?! Do I really want to install this? What am I doing?" All I could think about was that my hair was going to take forever to shampoo and condition. The installation only took 2 minutes - I turned on the faucet and much to my surprise, the water pressure was so good! I haven't missed my old showerhead for even a second.

And to be completely honest, if the water filter reduced the pressure, I would have probably taken it down and tried another brand – have you seen how long my hair is?!

After a couple of months of using the shower filter, I could tell a noticeable difference between taking a shower at home vs. at a hotel when traveling.

When I get out of the shower at home now, I use less oils and moisturizers on my skin – which is pretty incredible. I have noticed a significant change in the softness of my skin and hair. Though, the real magic happens in what I can't see – the reduction of the daily toxins I was being exposed to that could accumulate and cause disease in my body over time.

For this Black Friday weekend only, my partner Aquasana is offering any shower filter, countertop water filters and whole house filters at the lowest price this season (50% off!)! This is a special promotion that helps us here at Food Babe too – so thank you!

These make PERFECT holiday gifts for all your loved ones. It's the gift of beauty and health – it can't get much better than that!!

I noticed such a huge difference in my appearance, I eventually decided to filter my whole house! But the shower filter is where I started and it convinced me to do the rest. I wanted every faucet to have clean running water…

I dedicated Day 4 in my book The Food Babe Way to this important health tip. In the book, I go into even more amazing benefits of filtering your shower water, including the story of my hairdresser of over 10 years freaking out at the sudden thickness of my hair :) 

Get your filters here. Happy shopping!

Xo,

Vani

P.S. Whatever you decide to do, get your filters soon, this deal expires tomorrow evening and this will be the lowest price all season. Best of all, they have a 90 day return policy if for any reason you don't like the filter...which is perfect, so you have enough time to see if you notice a difference! 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Monday, November 21, 2016

Millions read this because of you.

This time of year I like to reflect on what I'm thankful for, and I feel very fortunate for so many things. As always, I'm thankful for my good health. Without that I wouldn't be able to do the work that I do and it brings me peace. I'm also so very thankful for YOU and everyone in the Food Babe Army who is standing with me in this fight for a cleaner food system. This past week you really showed how absolutely remarkable you are, the latest expose on Food Babe was shared and read MILLIONS of times, proving we don't need traditional media to spread the word. You are helping change the world with me and I couldn't be more thankful!

Although you might be extra busy in the coming weeks, trying to juggle all the cooking, parties, and shopping - I want to do all that I can to help you stay healthy (even on Thanksgiving)! It may sound like an anomaly using the words "healthy" and "Thanksgiving" together, but hear me out! You can still have a wonderful time with your friends and family without putting your health on hold. Here are some tips to make your Thanksgiving a healthy one:

  • Drink a green drink (and don't skip breakfast): Make sure to start your day with a green drink to give yourself a healthy energy boost that will remind you that your health comes first. Several of my favorite green juice and smoothie recipes are on the blog here. Follow this up with a good breakfast too, to keep your hunger in check. You don't want to show up to the Thanksgiving table ravenous, because then you'll eat everything in sight!

  • Seek out raw food first. Fill up your plate with raw veggies and a salad before eating anything else. You'll still have room for more delicious goodies later!
  • Cut out the alcohol (or keep it limited). Your liver is your main detoxifying organ, so if you're trying to lose weight drinking alcohol is your worst enemy. If you want to have a festive drink, bring along your own bottle of organic wine. Have just one glass and then replace it with sparkling water and lime the second time around.
  • Relieve stress. If you are feeling super stressed out, your cortisol levels can skyrocket causing your body hold onto weight (particularly in the waist). Fat accumulates near the stomach because the cells in the stomach are more sensitive to cortisol, and very effective at storing energy. Do some yoga, meditation, or take a long walk either before or after your big meal.

  • Cap off the night with some ginger tea. Ginger can counteract any inflammation, and is effective in calming the stomach and aiding in digestion. Here's how I make it.

  • If you aren't hosting, bring along healthier versions of your Thanksgiving favorites. Of course you should never show up to a dinner empty-handed, so use this rule to your advantage and bring along a healthy dish (or a few). Not only will this ensure that you have something healthy to eat, but you'll get to share a real food dish with your family to show them how delicious healthy food can be! Perhaps you will inspire a new tradition.

Healthy Thanksgiving recipes from the blog to try:

If you make these recipes, make sure to post them on social media and tag me! I can't wait to see pictures of all of the beautiful healthy organic meals you serve this holiday season! 

Remember that during the holiday season, your health is something you really ought to be thankful for and prioritize as #1. My team and I wish everyone a HEALTHY and happy Thanksgiving!

Xo,

Vani



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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Why isn't this FRONT PAGE NEWS?

I am frankly shocked this information is not making front page news right now.

Monsanto will do anything to bury this story... and as of right now, it's working. Not a single mainstream media outlet has covered this appalling new report that shows millions of people being poisoned by a chemical that does not belong in our food.

This chemical is ending up in processed foods like Cheerios, Ritz Crackers, Stacy's Pita Chips and Oreos and being consumed by humans across the world.

The health of millions of people is on the line and this news must go mainstream! That's why I'm calling on every single one of you who reads this post to share this breaking story now

The only way this injustice will be corrected is if enough of us stand up and demand that something be done to stop the poisoning of our food supply.

Read and share the brand new post here.

A big thank you goes to Food Democracy Now and The Detox Project for making this information available to all!

Xo,

Vani 

 

 

 

 

 



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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The #1 thing you should change in your pantry

Cooking oil might be one of the most important things to get right in your pantry.

Did you know that popular cooking oils made with canola, corn, and soybean oil go through an INSANE amount of processing with chemical solvents, steamers, neutralizers, de-waxers, bleach and deodorizers before they end up in the bottle?

During processing, almost all cooking oils (like Mazola and Crisco brands) are extracted with the neurotoxin hexane – the corn, soybeans, or canola is literally bathed in it!

We're constantly being persuaded to believe oils like canola are healthy, thanks in part to the work of the industry funded groups such as the Canola Council and the Corn Refiners Association. In reality, these oils cause inflammation in the body, leading to weight gain and disease. No thanks!

After researching which oils are healthiest for my body and the environment, I always keep Nutiva's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil well stocked in my house (even before they became a sponsor of FoodBabe.com).

Nutiva's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is expeller cold-pressed, unrefined and never deodorized or bleached. It tolerates cooking temps up to about 350 degrees, so it's great for most baking and medium-high heat sautéing.

If you haven't tried coconut oil before, I have some tips for adding it to your diet and even how use it around the house! But before I get into that, let me tell you about a very special deal just in time for the holiday season.

As I'm a partner of Nutiva, they are offering deeply discounted prices for the Food Babe Army. The prices below are only available while supplies last or until Friday, November 11, 2016 at 5pm EST.

These large gallon sizes of oil will last you a while and will save you big bucks, they are equivalent in size to over eight 15oz. jars. Don't worry about it going to waste though! Look at all the ways you can use coconut oil...

  1. Sauté fresh vegetables
  2. Blend into smoothies
  3. Bake cookies
  4. Pop popcorn on the stove
  5. Use as vegan sub for butter in most recipes
  6. Stir it into your coffee
  7. Whip into a salad dressing
  8. Make my new recipe Vegetarian Pad Thai (It's better than take out!)
  9. Season cast iron pans
  10. Skin moisturizer
  11. Lip balm
  12. Makeup remover
  13. Baby lotion
  14. Shave cream
  15. Blend with nut pulp to make a body scrub
  16. Oil pulling (as a mouthwash for your teeth)
  17. Furniture polish
  18. Massage oil
  19. Deep hair conditioner
  20. Mix with baking soda to make toothpaste

If you haven't tried Nutiva's Red Palm Oil yet, they are also offering (a very limited quantity of) 1 gallon tubs Nutiva Red Palm Oil for $39.99 (regular price $43.80)

Red Palm Oil has a light buttery flavor that is delicious on popcorn, sautéing vegetables, in soups and hummus, and smothering over sweet potatoes!  When you see the ingredient "palm oil" on a product, I typically would tell you to avoid it at all costs. That's because most palm oil production comes from Southeast Asia where it is causing large-scale deforestation, killing animals and destroying the habitat for orangutans and Sumatran tigers – which may both become extinct soon. It's disgusting that Big Food keeps using cheap palm oil in their products just so they can save a few bucks.

That being said - Nutiva's Organic Unrefined Red Palm Oil is completely different than the "palm oil" that you'll find in heavily processed products made by companies like Kraft. Nutiva's red palm is grown on small, organic family farms in Ecuador and is habitat-friendly and orangutan-safe. Not only is it certified organic, non-GMO and fair trade, but they partnered with Natural Habitats to ensure that the growing and harvesting process does not result in deforestation or habitat destruction.

I hope this gives you some inspiration to replace some of the toxic cooking oils and household products in your home with natural alternatives, and to give these two oils a try.

Remember this offer is only available for the next 48 hours or until they run out!

Get your gallon sized Coconut Oil & Red Palm Oil tubs here. (They make pretty awesome gifts for the holidays too!)

Xo,

Vani

P.S. Nutiva is also throwing in a free sample of Nutiva Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with every order! This is just a little treat for the Food Babe Army – so enjoy!

P.P.S. In other news, I'm doing a LIVE Pregnancy Q&A on Facebook at 5pm EST today and will be in the Boston area on Saturday for the Natural Living Expo - Would love to see you!

 

 

 

 

 



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Monday, November 7, 2016

Just a few short hours and it closes! (12pm EST no exceptions!)

Just a quick heads up that this is the very last day you can get 2 bonus health guides FOR FREE (a $59.98 value) when you join the annual Food Babe Eating Guide Program:

BONUS #1: Real Food Slow Cooker Guide ($29.99 value for FREE with annual membership)

The Real Food Slow Cooker Guide is all you need for healthy, easy and delicious meals that are full of flavor, filling, and can be made in a pinch. There are no more excuses for not having enough time to make a home cooked meal with this handy guide. Over 50 healthy recipes included!

BONUS #2: Healthy Holiday Survival Guide ($29.99 value for FREE with annual membership)

The Healthy Holiday Survival Guide includes everything you need to have a Food Babe holiday at home with recipes for every course of the meal. Whether you are looking for quick and easy appetizers, delicious main courses or mouth-watering desserts, we've got you covered with over 20 recipes and shopping tips - this is the exact guide I use to make my holiday meal and my family loves it every year!

The Food Babe Eating Guide is more than a meal planning service, it will keep you on track, help you lose weight (if you need to) or maintain the healthy lifestyle you may have already built. This program makes eating a healthy diet practically mindless (and delicious)!

If you have any doubts about what it can do for you, just read these stories from members here and here. They are very inspiring!

If you have any questions about the program: Check out the FAQ and feel free to reach out to us by simply replying to this email.

It's time to make all your dreams come true and make your health your #1 priority.

You can start right now here.

Xo,
Vani

 

 

 

 



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Sunday, November 6, 2016

You’ve got an extra hour to do this VERY healthy habit!

Happy Sunday!

There is NO WAY I would be able to stick to a healthy diet if I didn't plan out my meals on a regular basis. So, if you haven't created a meal plan for yourself this week - you can start today with these tips... 

How to plan your meals like a Food Babe:

  • Take a quick tour of your fridge, freezer, and pantry. Write down the ingredients you already have that you can use for meals next week. This can be a huge money saver and prevents food waste!
  • Keep a list of your go-to favorite family recipes. That way you can keep a couple of these in the rotation every week. When you make a new recipe that everyone loves, don't forget to add it to the list!
  • Don't try to plan everything. If you are new to meal planning, just start with one meal a week. As a goal, you'll want to write out your plan with no more than 5 dinners each week. Leave room in your schedule for nights when you just eat leftovers or fend for yourselves with what you have on hand. It's inevitable that there will be a couple nights that you won't feel like cooking, so take the pressure off yourself! I
  • Stick to the seasons. It's less expensive and healthier to plan your meals with seasonal ingredients.
  • Keep holidays, special events, and the weather in mind. The kids have a basketball game after school on Tuesday? Plan to make something quick & easy that night or use a meal that you have stored in the freezer or make a double portion on Monday night to eat for leftovers the next day. If there is snow in the forecast on Thursday, that would be a great night to plan on a hearty soup or stew.
  • Be flexible. If you are too tired to cook one night, simply move that recipe to the next night. No one is perfect and you shouldn't expect to be!
  • Store your recipes in a handy place. Use websites like Pinterest, a recipe app, a handwritten notebook, Google calendar, or whatever works best for you.
  • Use the same ingredients in multiple recipes. For instance, buy a whole chicken that you can use to make two meals with shredded chicken (and you can make homemade broth too!) This is another big money and time saver!
  • Write your shopping list at the same time you schedule your recipes. With your recipes in front of you, make sure to write a detailed shopping list so that you don't forget to pick up everything you need.
  • Don't be afraid to repeat. If you have a meal plan that worked amazing for you one week, save it and do the same meal plan in the regular rotation, such as every other week.
  • Have weekly theme nights. Pick different types of meals that your family loves and assign each one a day. For instance, Sunday can be soup night, Tuesday can be taco night, and Thursday can be veggie stir-fry night. Then all you need to do is pick which soup (or taco, or stir-fry) recipe you want to include in your meal plan each week.
  • Get your family involved. Ask them what their favorite meals are or ask them to flip through some recipes and pick out what they like. Do this with the little ones in your household too! They may surprise you and add some fun and unique meals that you'd never choose on your own.

If this seems overwhelming or if you need guidance to keep you accountable, I can do the meal planning for you in the Food Babe Eating Guide Program.

I created this for all of us to have an easier time deciding what to buy and cook each month without getting bored of the same old dishes! Living in this crazy food world actually can be simple. Here are all the details + bonuses: http://foodbabe.com/eat

As a reminder, I'm giving the Real Food Slow Cooker Guide with over 50 recipes along with the Healthy Holiday Survival Guide as FREE BONUSES (a $59.98 value) to everyone who joins with an annual Food Babe Eating Guide membership by tomorrow Monday, November 7th.

It's time to stop outsourcing your food to the processed food and restaurant industries - and gain control of what you are putting into your body on a regular basis. This is truly going to transform your health!

If you have any loved ones who could use this information, please forward this email to them and ask them to subscribe to the Food Babe newsletter here for tons of free health information.

Xo,

Vani

 



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Friday, November 4, 2016

If you are not ready, it is ok.

If you've been reading my emails this week you'll already know that I'm offering two bonus guides completely FREE to everyone who joins the Food Babe Eating Guide annual membership before Monday, November 7th.

While this program has helped so many people give up processed foods and adopt healthier lifestyles, I have to admit that this program isn't for everyone, and that's okay!

The Food Babe Eating Guide is not for you if:

  • You enjoy eating every meal out
  • You don't have access to your own kitchen
  • You don't want to cook or spend any time preparing your own food
  • You are not ready to change - i.e. you might not want to give up your processed food or are perfectly fine living off fast food, Diet Coke and Doritos!

If any of that relates to you - no worries, we'll be here when you are ready or your circumstances change.

Whether you are short on cash or don't have a kitchen, there are a few ways that I can still help you though!

Here's a quick recap of the options available to you through Monday, Nov. 7th:

OPTION #1 - Join the annual Food Babe Eating Guide Program and receive the Real Food Slow Cooker Guide and the Healthy Holiday Survival Guide COMPLETELY FREE! (a $59.98 value). You'll be set with an entire year with Food Babe approved recipes, monthly meal plans, and weekly tips to keep you inspired, along with support and guidance from myself and the entire Food Babe team, for as little as $9.99/month! This is the best option if you want to get the most bang for your buck! I'll be with you for the rest of 2016 through 2017.

OPTION #2 - If you aren't sure you want to commit to a year, you can try out the Food Babe Eating Guide Program for just one month or quarterly for 3 months. When you join, you'll get 19 recipes for healthy meals (green drinks, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, salad dressing), a meal schedule and shopping list, along with my Starter Guide full of budget tips, organic living strategies, and a list of the "Terrible 20" ingredients that keep you from losing weight, where to spot them, and what to eat instead. A one month membership works out to about 60 cents a day (waaay less than the cost of a latte), and gives you dozens of pages of my tried-and-true advice and meal planning for an entire month!

OPTION #3 - If you are not interested in continued guidance, live support, a community forum and monthly meal plans, you can simply purchase the Real Food Slow Cooker Guide to get over 50 quick and easy recipes that are healthy and delicious! The Real Food Slow Cooker Guide is a great option if you don't have a kitchen right now or have very limited time to cook and want to add homecooked foods to your diet!

OPTION #4 - You can also purchase the Healthy Holiday Survival Guide with everything you need to have a Food Babe holiday at home with over 20 recipes and tons of tips, covering every course of the meal. This is an excellent choice if you are planning on doing any cooking this holiday season, which will help you create dishes that are delicious without the nasty food additives and GMOs that are in most packaged holiday products.

Whichever option you choose, you can start today! You get access to the downloadable program and bonuses minutes after you sign up :) But remember the special offer closes on Monday!

Happy Weekend!

Xo,

Vani

 



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Thursday, November 3, 2016

The results are worth it!

If you've ever doubted whether you can change your diet for good… please let these Food Babe Eating Guide members inspire you!

I love reading real life stories of people who have stopped eating processed foods full of additives and filled up their plates with real nutritious food instead.

I know we all could use a little bit of motivation and I want to show you how this membership can change your life! As you read through their stories, I'm sure that you will recognize yourself in them – I know I do!

I hope these stories encourage you to know that you can make a change too. The most rewarding part of my job is helping people like Jennifer, Lisa, Laurie, and Kerry. That is why I have dedicated my life to doing whatever I can to help people achieve their health goals, and I want to help you too! To say I have my dream job, would be an understatement – there's nothing more in the world I would rather do.

I provide this comprehensive program with everything you need to succeed – including live webinars with yours truly to coach your way to success!

Whether you want to make a change to your diet and don't know where to start or if you know what to eat but just need a little push to go that extra mile, this is the program that will do it for you as it has for so many others...

"This is my second year with the Eating Guide Program, and I love it!" - Lucinda

"I've been following you eating guide for 3 months now and have averaged 4lb a week loss. It's brilliant. Three years ago my thyroid became underactive and my weight ballooned even though I had lost my appetite. Since then I have struggled to lose weight. Last year diagnosed with M.E. so fighting a losing battle. Now I'm on a steady weight loss. Thank you very much for this eating guide. I love the recipes.  I am happy with the menus I have and will continue to follow them." -Claire

"I love the monthly recipes and I'm enjoying being on the program." - Donna

"You guys rock and I love/appreciate all you do!!!  If you had a lifetime membership, I'd buy that one :-)" - Mimi

"My husband and I started the November Food Guide last year and have loved all the recipes. Can't wait to try more!"- Kirsten

"As a pilot, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be tough. I just became a member this year in order to get the Healthy Eating guides each month. My family loves the variety of healthy meals that expands our menu each month. I fly with a different crew almost every week. I am constantly encouraging my fellow crew members to make positive changes in their diets and lifestyles. When eating a healthy diet I feel better and can think more clearly.  I am better able to perform at the high level my career demands." - Dan

"Yes! I would love to renew it! I have used the recipes all year and I have loved it!" - Bridgette

"Love these recipes and want to try them all." - Lynne

"I loved, LOVED, your recipes. You understand flavor and healthy food." - Zita

"I have been a member for about a year now and LOVE your monthly eating guides." - Laura

"I purchased your program for my husband months ago and we've been loving it!" - Amanda

"First I want to tell you how much I love all the information you provide.  I have loved the food eating guides each month with many, many wonderful recipes." - Kathy

"I absolutely love the recipes in all the eating guides and anxious to try each month's." - Debbie

"I am loving my yearly subscription to your site!!! I'm incredibly proud of my decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Thank you." - Heidi

Let me help you opt out of this broken system and finally break free from the grips of the food industry. We can't control what they are doing to our food, but we can control what we put in our mouths every day.  

You'll have our full support every month plus you'll receive the Food Babe Starter Guide, a new Monthly Eating Guide each month, access to LIVE webinars with me, exclusive videos, a community forum + amazing bonuses.

Living an organic lifestyle is not always easy – but can be with these guides and the help from my team.

JOIN HERE: http://foodbabe.com/eat

Much Love,

Vani

P.S. Remember the FREE two bonuses with an annual membership - The Healthy Holiday Guide and The Slow Cooker Guide are only available through Monday, November 7th, Midnight EST.

 

 

 



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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

New recipe! Just throw it in and forget it!

Let's face it - we are all busy and it's hard to find the time to cook a homemade meal. But as you know, filling up on whole, additive-free, real food is the key to true health, and you need to do whatever it takes to make it quick and easy so that you don't fall off track.

Let me tell you about one of my little tricks! If you are trying to eat a healthy diet but are limited on time, using a slow cooker is one of the EASIEST methods out there that makes it virtually effortless to stick to eating unprocessed food on a regular basis.

That's why I worked with my team to create a (newly expanded) Food Babe Real Food Slow Cooker Guide. We spent months carefully crafting OVER 50 healthy slow cooker recipes that are all incredibly delicious and easy. These recipes are so simple and hassle-free that they make a healthy lifestyle a breeze!

To give you a taste, I shared the Chicken Quinoa Chili recipe straight from this guide on the blog today.

This is one of those recipes that you can throw together in the morning before work, let it simmer in a slow cooker all day, and sit down to amazing homemade meal without spending hardly any time in the kitchen! Don't you just love recipes like that?

Get the Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Quinoa Chili Recipe here!

As I mentioned yesterday, I'm giving away the Real Food Slow Cooker Guide with over 50 recipes along with the Healthy Holiday Survival Guide as BONUSES to everyone who joins the Food Babe Eating Guide for an annual membership by Monday, November 7th!

If you want my team and I to personally help you with your healthy living goals, this is a program that you don't want to miss. When you join, you'll get dozens of pages of my tested tricks and tips to make healthy eating mindless, and a monthly meal plan full of Food Babe approved recipes and guidelines to help you detox naturally every day.

You'll also get exclusive how-to videos and access to live group check-ins with me, where you can ask me anything. Watch the video here and check out the FAQ to learn more about the program. You're going to love it!

Remember, the bonus offer expires on Monday. Go to foodbabe.com/eat to sign up!

I want to be your support for the next year ahead and make your life easier… I can't wait to meet you during our live group check-ins!

Xo,

Vani

P.S. If you have any friends or family who would love some slow cooker recipes like this, please forward this email to them.



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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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Open me! I’ve got a meal plan for YOU.

Taking back control of our food is the most important thing we can do to achieve true health and I want to help get you there. That's why over the last few days I've sent you some tips that will help set yourself up to successfully prepare healthy home-cooked meals, no matter how crazy busy your life is or how skilled in the kitchen you are.

Most of us have become accustomed to outsourcing the majority of our meals to restaurants and the processed food industry, but all too often this leads to obesity and disease - and make us feel downright awful on a routine basis.

When you cook homemade meals for yourself at home, you are eliminating questionable ingredients and food additives - plus, you know exactly what's in it and how it was prepared!

It is so important to learn to cook (even if you've never boiled an egg) and I want to show you how easy and healthy it can be! Let me be your coach.

After I spent years juggling meal planning, food shopping and cooking, I consulted with a nutritionist and worked with my team to create the Food Babe Eating Guide Program. This program makes eating a healthy diet practically mindless (and delicious)!

I put all my tools, secrets and strategies that have helped me go from someone who used to struggle to eat healthy food to someone who now finds it a breeze! You'll get back into your kitchen again, discover healthy ingredients, and prepare quick and healthy meals just like I do at home.

If you haven't already heard my personal story about what happened when I changed my diet to whole unprocessed foods and how much my health improved, see my shocking before and after picture here.

I invite you to join the Food Babe Eating Guide Program and see all that it has to offer you...

You'll get 19 new Food Babe recipes every month (easy to make breakfasts, lunches, family dinners, salad dressing, and green drinks), a monthly meal calendar outlining daily menus, and a detailed grocery list with approved brands.

Every recipe is comprised of whole food, non-GMO, organic, unprocessed and superfood ingredients, with vegan and gluten-free alternatives. Calories are already counted and portions are controlled for weight loss or weight maintenance!

This comes along with the exclusive Food Babe Starter Guide, an in depth introduction to healthy living. It is an all-in-one roadmap to staying motivated, with tips and techniques for life's many eating situations including:

  • "The Terrible 20" ingredients that keep you from losing weight, where to spot them and what to eat instead.
  • Top organic budget tips and shopping priority list.
  • Strategies on how to curb cravings and how to stay on track in the face of temptation.
  • Examples of bad advice that can sabotage your weight loss goals.
  • How to adopt habits and a routine that will help you eat the healthiest foods without even thinking about it.

Download dozens of pages of my tried-and-true advice INSTANTLY. This program works!

"This membership is the best money spent! Our health is priceless and this membership is our Bible. Since purchasing the annual membership and transitioning to a more healthy lifestyle, we feel so much better and we have both lost 15 pounds each! Not only are we living a healthier life because we are eating better, but we are decreasing the chance of developing ailments!!!"

~ Joe & Sue

"I would encourage anyone to read her articles and get her menu plans. As for me, I have lost sixty six pounds to date. Let me encourage each of you to take this amazing journey. You will never look back in defeat again. It is beyond worth it."

~ Jennifer

Members also enjoy LIVE webinars with me, weekly tips, and a private member-only forum for asking questions and to support each other!

As I really want you to join us, I'm offering amazing BONUS OFFERS just in time for the cooler weather and holiday season! These offers below expire at midnight, Monday, November, 7, 2016.

Join the Food Babe Eating Guide 1 year membership and receive:

BONUS#1: Real Food Slow Cooker Guide ($29.99 value for FREE)

The Real Food Slow Cooker Guide is all you need for healthy, easy and delicious meals that are full of flavor, filling, and can be made in a pinch. There are no more excuses for not having enough time to make a home cooked meal with this handy guide. Over 50 healthy recipes included!

BONUS#2: Healthy Holiday Survival Guide ($29.99 value for FREE)

The Healthy Holiday Survival Guide includes everything you need to have a Food Babe holiday at home with recipes for every course of the meal. Whether you are looking for quick and easy appetizers, delicious main courses or mouth-watering desserts, we've got you covered with over 20 recipes and shopping tips.

This entire program is setup to keep you inspired and healthy. Even if you don't have any weight to lose, this program will save you time with meal planning and shopping lists, so that you are always able to eat nutritionally dense meals on the fly that taste better than any restaurant! Give it a try, what do you have to lose?

Go to foodbabe.com/eat to sign up! See you there and I can't wait to meet you in the forum!

Xo,
Vani

P.S. Remember that the bonus offers expire at midnight on Monday, November 7, 2016! If you have any questions about the program, simply reply to this email and we will get right back to you.

 

 

 

 



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