A cookie recipe not to miss!

When I first tasted these cookies I squealed with joy… Wow. 

They are crisp on the edges and soft and chewy on the inside. They are seriously sooo good and perfect for my kiddos.

Get my NEW cookie recipe here! 

Almost every cookie is filled with refined white flour and refined white sugar…but not these babies! 

They are made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and are gluten-free with no refined sugar. 

Thankfully you can bake cookies for your family that are incredibly delicious and healthy at the same time. Win-Win! 

I hope you enjoy these cookies with your friends and family this holiday season. You may want to double the batch because they won't be able to stop at just one!

Click here for the cookie recipe.

Xo,

Vani

 

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Flash Sale - Truvani Cyber Monday

It's Cyber Monday, and we have a special deal for you.

Until midnight, you can get up to 25% OFF most Truvani products on Amazon. 

With the new year around the corner, it's a great time to test out some new additions to your health routine, and we're here to help you do exactly that.

The holidays are a time of giving, and I think this year you should give a little back to yourself!

Claim up to 25% OFF

We know that everyone's health needs are different, which is why we have a variety of products for you to choose from…

If you want to focus on your fitness, you might want to try: 

• Our Plant-Based Protein Powders, each made with 3-11 organic ingredients you'll recognize. Each of our 9 flavors has 20-21g of plant-based protein, which support your metabolism, muscle growth and satiety. 

If you want to focus on your gut health, you might want to try: 

• Our Collagen Peptides, made with ONE ingredient: grass-fed and pasture-raised collagen from cattle in Argentina. We also have Marine Collagen available too. Both of these flavorless powders support gut, skin, hair, nail and joint health.
  
• Our Probiotics, made with a diverse blend of 15 probiotic strains: a source of good bacteria to support your gut and so much more. 

If you want to create a better sleep routine, you might want to try: 

• Our Magnesium, sourced from the Dead Sea and minimally processed to prepare your body for a more restful night's sleep.
  
• Our Ashwagandha, an adaptogen that supports healthy sleep and so much more, like positive mood, brain health, muscle recovery and endurance.

This is a great time to grab a new product you've had your eye on…

…or get a loved one a holiday gift they'll actually use (instead of those overly processed gift baskets! You know the ones - full of artificial colors, factory farmed meat and toxic junk).

And if you already checked off all of your holiday shopping, not only do you have superpowers…

...but it's time to take care of you now.

Browse Truvani Cyber Monday

But hurry! This deal is gone at midnight.

Xo, 

Vani

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Going fast!

Wow.

So many of you are taking us up on our Black Friday deal, with up to 25% OFF most of our products on Amazon…

The product everyone seems to want? Our Plant-Based Protein Powders, and for good reason. 

You see, we started with just Chocolate and Vanilla in 2018, and have expanded to over NINE flavors in our protein line. 

Today, our Chocolate and Vanilla are the #1 and #2 best-selling plant protein products at Sprouts Farmers Market…

…and keep flying off the shelves at Whole Foods, Erewhon, Vitamin Shoppe and more.

And I want to give you a chance to try them with up to 25% OFF our Plant-Based Protein Powders, Collagen, The Only Bar, Vitamins and more on Amazon for Black Friday.  

Claim up to 25% OFF

So how have they become so popular? 

Unlike some protein powders on the market, Truvani's Plant-Based Protein Powders are:

• 3-11 simple ingredients only
• Organic and Non-GMO
• Free of gluten, dairy and soy

Because to us, ingredients matter. We cut all useless ingredients out of our products - like flow agents. We make products for people, not machines.

That's why our Collagen Peptides are also made with just ONE ingredient: collagen sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised Argentinian cattle. 

And each flavor of The Only Bar is made from just 5-12 organic ingredients you can find in your kitchen. 

So if you're feeling a bit sluggish from the indulgent holiday weekend, now's a great time to get back on track to feeling your best!

Go to our Amazon page, search which products are best for you and your health goals, and claim up to 25% OFF until tomorrow.

Browse Truvani Black Friday 

Can't wait to see what you pick! 

Xo, 

Vani

 

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Important Black Friday Info!

Today is Black Friday and Truvani is doing something really special.

I know you might be out shopping (playing tug-of-war for the last sweater in your size)…

Or maybe at-home with 20 tabs open on your browser searching for the best deal…

So I'll make this simple and quick: 

You can get up to 25% OFF most Truvani products on Amazon (while supplies last).

We have added several of our products to our Amazon store.

And Black Friday is a great time to try that new product you've had your eye on…

…or grab your tried-and-true favorites, with savings.

You can see all the products we have on Amazon right here. 

Browse Truvani Products

Plant-Based Protein Powder, Collagen, The Only Bar, Vitamins and more are all ready to ship to your door. 

This deal goes away Monday night, and people are getting their hands all over this deal…

So, take advantage of it now.

Xo,

Vani

 

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Before you start thanksgiving, you've got to see this

I am knee deep in baking sweet potato casserole and making butternut squash soup… 

Flour is everywhere, and dye-free sprinkles for the "turkey" shaped sugar cookies for the kids are all over the place.

But I had to stop what I am doing and tell you about this ASAP.

I just got word that TARGET.com drastically discounted my new book Food Babe Family

Here's the deal:

Buy 2 books and get 1 FREE on Target.com*

Plus the book is discounted 25% OFF (cheaper than Amazon!) 

This way you can get three copies at a big discount to give to your friends and family who you want to inspire to eat healthier.

It's the perfect gift for the holidays and you can instantly mark 3 people off your list.

Food Babe Family is a beautiful full-color hardcover cookbook with over 100 delicious recipes along with foolproof tips to help you and your family fall in love with real food. You will feel good giving this gorgeous book to your loved ones! 

This is an incredibly thoughtful gift, because the reviews have been phenomenal. Here are just a few…

"I'm a first time Mom of a 2.5 year old. I've followed the author on IG and wanted to learn more. I also do not cook so I wanted this as a way to learn how to cook and create whole nutritious meals. This book is perfect for expecting, new or even senior parents/caregivers. I also want to make better choices for myself as well. This book captivated me from the start. Also, it should be noted that I am not a reader. This is empowering, informative and I would highly recommend. Excited to start cooking (now that I know what to cook)!" - Meryssa A.

"I started following Vani, @thefoodbabe when I saw her on IG exposing inflammatory, possible carcinogenic ingredients in foods. These ingredients also lead to a multitude of other health problems. I have enjoyed all of her books. This one was fantastic. It not only included great recipes that are easy to make but more importantly to me it included food swaps, talked about ingredients, & and a whole lot more!! It's so much more than just a recipe book." - Heather

"Thank you for this valuable tool! I am so full of emotion right now. There is so much I want to say, but I will keep this short. It is time that we take back our health...especially the health of our precious children. I am a grandmother to four incredible little humans… They are My Why. This has become my passion and my life's mission. I just want you to know that your work has given me hope, motivation, and determination to keep going. I am committed now more than ever to be a part of this revolution!" - Debbie G

Click here to buy 2 and get 1 free on Target.com*

This deal expires very soon so don't delay! 

Ok back to cooking and Happy Thanksgiving!!!! 

Xo,

Vani

* This deal on Target.com expires this Saturday, November 25th. Food Babe Family is not available inside Target stores, it's online only. Offer details are on their website.

 

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Have you seen this deal on Amazon?

Our Truvani Black Friday Event is officially live…

Which means you can shop our products at up to 25% OFF on Amazon!

While you might be focused on finding gifts for others this week, it's important you're also taking care of yourself…

So what if you bought yourself something you know you'll use? 

Something that supports your goals, and is good for you (not something random that will sit in your closet until next year).

We know that everyone's health goals are different, which is why we have so many products to cater to specific needs.

Shop Truvani Black Friday 

Don't know where to start? Let's walk through some of my favorite products…

If your goal is to focus on your fitness, you might want to try: 

• Our Plant-Based Protein Powders, each made with 3-11 organic ingredients you'll recognize. Each of our 9 flavors has 20-21g of plant-based protein, which support your metabolism, muscle growth and satiety. 

If your goal is to focus on your gut health, you might want to try: 

• Our Collagen Peptides, made with ONE ingredient: grass-fed and pasture-raised collagen from cattle in Argentina. We also have Marine Collagen available too. Both of these flavorless powders support gut, skin, hair, nail and joint health.
  
  
• Our Probiotics, made with a diverse blend of 15 probiotic strains: a source of good bacteria to support your gut and so much more. 

If your goal is to create a better sleep routine, you might want to try: 

• Our superior-quality Magnesium, sourced from the Dead Sea and minimally processed to prepare your body for a more restful night's sleep.
  
  
• Our Ashwagandha, an adaptogen that supports healthy sleep and so much more, like positive mood, brain health, muscle recovery and endurance.

You see? Whatever your health focus is, we have products to support you.

Don't wait until January 1 to finally take charge. Start on your goals today.

Amazon: Claim up to 25% OFF 

Xo, 

Vani

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New Breakfast Recipe - Make ahead and forget it

I have a brand new breakfast recipe you're going to LOVE for the busy holiday season.

It's made in a slow cooker, so you can get it started right before bed...and in the morning breakfast will be ready! 

This Holiday Breakfast will feed a crowd of up to 8 people. It's what I plan to serve on holiday mornings, so breakfast is effortless and I can spend time with my family.

GET NEW RECIPE: Holiday Breakfast Recipe

Xo,

Vani

P.S. Also be sure to check this post for the slow cooker I use! You need this in your life, it's a perfect gift for the holidays.

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Big news! Truvani Only Bar is now at Sprouts

I've been dying to tell you this…

I've been fighting the food industry to create better standards for over 10 years. A huge pain point for me has always been the "healthy snack" options in stores…

High fructose corn syrup. Soy lecithin. Artificial flavors. 

"But hey, at least it's not a candy bar" was never a rational excuse for me…

So my team and I worked for years to create a snack bar with the BEST ingredients for you to find on shelves.

And I am beyond excited to tell you… 

The Only Bar by Truvani is officially available in Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide!

I can't believe it! 

You can officially shop Chocolate Brownie, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter in-store.

Enter Our Contest Giveaway

Why is this such a big deal? Well, there have been 3 major challenges for us on this journey.

1. People told us we couldn't make a snack bar without weird unnecessary ingredients.

Then we did it. Each flavor of The Only Bar is made with 5-12 organic ingredients you can find in your kitchen.

2. The "experts" said the market was too saturated, and we'd never make a name for ourselves.

Then we did it. We became one of the best selling plant-based snack bars at Vitamin Shoppe.

3. People told us time after time that a big retailer like Sprouts especially would never take a chance on a new, smaller brand.

But finally, after years of trying… we did it. 

Sprouts is well-known for carrying the top health and wellness products on the market…

…hand selecting products with quality ingredients on their shelves. 

Just like Truvani has done since the beginning with the ingredients of our own products.

And alongside our plant-based protein powder line, you can now find The Only Bar at Sprouts Farmers Market too!

And all of this, every challenge we had to rise to, was made possible by you. 

We promise to continue to make products with ingredients you can trust. 

Together, we made it possible to make them easily accessible and on-shelves for all. 

Xo, 

Vani

 

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CLEAN Thanksgiving recipes for the big day

It's the week before Thanksgiving, are you ready yet?

I am not, but today I am kicking it into high gear. 

First, I am going to make my Cranberry Sauce (sweetened with fresh squeezed orange juice and honey)... it's the perfect make ahead recipe, to make next week easier for you.

Thanksgiving is by far one of my favorite holidays – It's all about the food!

Which makes it the PERFECT day to influence your family to eat less processed food.

Show them how incredibly delicious it is to eat Real Food. 

I know it's tricky messing with family traditions, but using Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup full of MSG to make grandmother's green bean casserole recipe just has to stop. 

The same goes for Kraft's Stove Top Stuffing preserved with potentially cancerous preservatives and Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce full of high fructose corn syrup.

Serving my loved ones dishes full of processed ingredients like this feels like saying: "I give thanks to you – here's to having a shorter disease filled life!"

Although the holidays are a busy time, it's well worth your time to make dishes with simple recipes that allow you to control the ingredients that you're putting into your own body and also feeding your family.

If you have my latest cookbook, Food Babe Family, a few of my favorite holiday dishes are in there…

Such as my Favorite Green Beans and Perfect Marinated Beets. We also go crazy for the Classic Apple Pie. I hope you try these with your family this year! 

Don't have the cookbook yet? Here are my family's favorite Thanksgiving recipes on the blog:

• Sweet Potato Casserole: Almost like dessert (but healthy!)
• Cornbread Stuffing: Vegan, organic, and absolutely delicious. 
• Stove Top Stuffing: Frees up your oven for other dishes like the turkey and sweet potatoes.
• Spaghetti Squash Casserole: Incredible creamy and savory side dish.
• Raw Stuffing: The crunch of the pecans and savory cauliflower, celery, onions and carrots is just dynamite!
• Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream: Without refined sugar! 

Let me also express how thankful I am for you. I'm so incredibly grateful for your support and activism.

Thank you for voting with your dollars. 

Thank you for sharing the truth about our food with your loved ones. 

And thank you for being part of the Food Babe Army! Together, we are waking up the world and truly changing lives. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Xo,

Vani

 

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Get these toxic products out of your home

I read ingredient labels closely…not just on my food but in cleaning products too.

Finding safe, allergy-friendly and non-toxic cleaning products was one of the first things I did when I started living on my own after college. 

I would almost immediately get a headache or start wheezing after my roommate would spray Windex, Lysol or Mr. Clean all over the bathroom and kitchen. 

The ingredients in most cleaning products are crazy – 

Synthetic Fragrances made from petroleum that are laced with carcinogenic compounds…

Caustic substances that can burn the skin, eyes or lungs…

And antimicrobial pesticides that lead to antibiotic-resistance.

Cleaning your house and washing dishes with potentially toxic chemicals makes no sense. You breathe them into your lungs and the chemicals get on your hands, where they get a free pass through your skin and into your bloodstream.

If you still have conventional cleaning products in your home, I would trash them ASAP. 

I've been using Branch Basics to clean everything in my house for over 10 years. I'm obsessed with their products! 

They are the only products that I feel safe using at home with my children. Branch Basics doesn't smell like anything, it's fragrance-free, non-toxic, and amazing at cleaning kitchen counters, floors, toilets, dishes, laundry, and anything in my house.

The Branch Basics Starter Kit has everything you need. ONE bottle of Concentrate makes:

• 3 All-Purpose bottles
• 3 Streak Free bottles
• 3 Bathroom bottles
• 3 Foaming Wash bottles
• And does 64 loads of laundry! 

Each bottle has different water to concentrate ratios. Fill, shake and start cleaning! When you run out, the only thing you need to repurchase is the Concentrate and Oxygen Boost.

If you need a cleaning product makeover, now's the time with an exclusive discount for the Food Babe Army: 

CLICK HERE: 15% OFF all Starter Kits* with the code FOODBABE

With the holidays coming up, the Branch Basics Starter Kit makes an incredible gift! If you already use these safe cleaning products in your home, pick up a Starter Kit to gift to your loved ones today:

Get your Branch Basics Starter Kits* at 15% OFF here now.

Xo,

Vani

*Code FOODBABE is good for 15% off ALL Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit.

 

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When he said this, it made me smile

My friend Shawn said something to me the other day that blew me away and made me smile. 

He said, you know Vani, you have created a library for people with the four books that you have written. 

I'd never thought about it that way before! This made me feel super proud of the legacy that I'm leaving in the world.

I have documented what everyone needs to know about the food industry.

It's a life-changing library that will get generations of people off of processed food and into a healthy way of life!

I just got word that the eBook version of two of my books, Feeding You Lies and Food Babe Kitchen, are on sale for only $1.99 this week! 

I don't want you to miss this opportunity because a crazy sale like this doesn't come around often, so now is the time to add these books to your library! 

Here's how each of these four books can change your life:

1. Feeding You Lies - This is possibly the MOST important book I've ever written. I blow the lid off of the lies we've been fed about the food we eat - lies about its nutrient value, effects on our health, label information, and even the very science we base our food choices on. It's a tell-all on the food industry with action steps that protect you from cheap, processed, unhealthy foods and the health problems and suffering they cause. Pick up your $1.99 eBook on Kindle, Nook, or Apple Books! (Sale ends 11/11)
2. Food Babe Kitchen - Along with more than 100 mouthwatering recipes, from Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter to Baja Fish Tacos, Grapefruit Goddess Salad, Luscious Lemon Bars, and even Homemade Doritos. It will show you how to shop for the healthiest ingredients by breaking down every aisle in the grocery store with expert label-reading tips and simple swaps, plus a handy meal-planning guide and pantry list to stock your kitchen for success. The eBook Kindle version is on sale for only $1.99 this week! This crazy low price expires on 11/12. 
3. Food Babe Family - My newest book walks you through how I feed my children (and myself!) on a daily basis. You will learn how to navigate many sticky food situations that you will undoubtedly encounter at birthday parties, restaurants, and while traveling. You'll also find more than 100 delicious recipes that make it simple to put healthy, real food on the table that the entire family will love. Get your hardcover copy or eBook. 
4. The Food Babe Way - My easy and accessible plan to rid your body of toxins, lose weight without counting calories, and restore your natural glow in just 21 days. Along with easy-to-follow shopping lists, meal plans, and mouthwatering recipes, this book will empower you to change your food, change your body, and change the world. Available in paperback, audiobook, and eBook. 

Which books are you adding to your library? Reply to this email to let me know!

I hope you share what you learn in these books with your loved ones or gift them a copy too. Any of them make incredible gifts for the holidays. 

Thank you for being part of the Food Babe Army! 

Xo,

Vani

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I won’t sleep until they know the truth

The last few weeks have been a roller coaster...

I dealt with a shocking blow from my daughter's school that threw me into a tailspin...

I launched my 4th book into the world, Food Babe Family, which sold out in almost every bookstore on launch day...

And I spoke to what felt like everyone I know, shouting the truth about our food from the rooftops.

Most people still don't know the truth about the food industry and I won't sleep until they do. 

The good news is that Food Babe Family is already a big success because of you, it's a Bestseller with over ninety 5-Star Reviews and counting! 

Thank you to all of you who have shared this book with your friends and family. Once you know the truth, you can't keep it to yourself. This is how we change the world! 

Another way you can continue to help to spread the truth about the food industry is to share podcast interviews that I've been on recently.

This is where I do a deep dive into how and why I started investigating our food, the big campaigns that the Food Babe Army has led to force some of the biggest food companies to change, and what we can do to ensure our families are eating healthy real food.

You can share a link to them on your social media channels or forward this email to your loved ones. 

Watch, listen & share my interviews here! 

Thank you for helping me to get the truth out! You are amazing.

Xo,

Vani

 

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