Monday, May 18, 2026

Nachos recipe! This will surprise you.

Everyone says nachos are junk food. And honestly? With the ingredients in most nachos, that reputation is deserved.

Chips fried in refined seed oils. Pre-shredded cheese with cellulose and anti-caking agents. Taco seasoning packets loaded with MSG, maltodextrin, and natural flavors. Sour cream from cows raised on GMO feed.

But here's what I've always believed: it's all about the ingredients.

Nachos made with the right ingredients? Totally different story.

I'm talking organic corn tortilla chips topped with real shredded cheddar, a homemade taco seasoning that takes two minutes to mix, fresh salsa, avocado, and cilantro – all clean ingredients, nothing fake.

And the pan matters too.

Most conventional sheet pans have the same non-stick coatings you'd find on a skillet. The kind that breaks down at high heat and leaches directly into your food. That's the last thing you want! 

It's why I use the 360 Cookware Jelly Roll Pan in my kitchen.

Surgical-grade stainless steel. Zero PFAS, PTFE, or aluminum touching your food. Even heat across the entire pan. Which means cheese that melts perfectly from edge to edge, every time.

And right now, this is my go to recipe:

Sheet Pan Party Nachos →

10 minutes of prep. 10 minutes in the oven. Feeds a crowd.

It's the kind of dish I can put on the table without thinking twice about what's in it. Because I chose every single ingredient myself.

That's what clean eating actually looks like.

Get the 360 Cookware Jelly Roll Pan here →

Use code FOODBABE at checkout for 25% off.

Xo,

Vani

P.S. The Jelly Roll Pan is one of the most-used pieces in my kitchen. Once you have it, you'll wonder what took you so long.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday dessert (with 30 grams of protein!)....

A quick friday reminder... but first here's a recipe that tastes like dessert, but has 30 grams of protein!

  • 1/2 cup of Greek Yogurt
  • 1 scoop of Vanilla Plant-based protein powder
  • Chocolate chips (as many as you’d like)

Then, mix the protein yogurt until a dough consistency, and stir in chocolate chips. 

It’s the perfect sweet treat that makes me feel as good as it tastes.

That’s why we’re offering an incredible launch deal on Truvani’s NEW Protein Variety Box:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

You get to try our 5 best-selling plant-based protein flavors with several amazing gifts!

Truvani’s Plant-Based Protein is super easy to add to any of your creations. 

And honestly? It tastes like dessert even on its own.

The best part? You get to try our 5 best-selling flavors with our Protein Variety Box.

Vanilla & Chocolate, which are the top-selling plant protein powders at Sprouts…

Chocolate Peanut Butter, which our Whole Foods customers go wild for…

Strawberry, which is made with real strawberries from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy…

And to let the flavor of your own healthy creations shine through, there’s Unflavored & Unsweetened

Don’t miss your chance to claim Truvani’s Protein Variety Box’s launch special:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

Hurry: The deal ends in just 2 short days!

Xo,

Vani

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

You’ll Never Drink Coffee Shop Shakes After This

Question:

Would you rather spend $6.55 on a shake with 35g of sugar and 4g of protein…

Or $2.49 on one with 20g of protein and under 2g of sugar that tastes just as good?

I'm asking because that's the choice most people make every day without realizing it.

The average coffee shop shake is loaded with sugar and has a 47-ingredient list that starts with ice and milk and ends somewhere around "potassium sorbate" and "carrageenan." For $6.55 a cup.

But a shake with Truvani’s Plant-Based Protein? $2.49. 20g of protein. Under 2g of sugar. 

And the ingredient list is made of just a handful of organic ingredients with nothing nasty.

That’s why I’d hate for you to miss Truvani’s Protein Variety Box’s launch special:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

You get to try our 5 best-selling plant-based protein flavors with several amazing gifts!

Shop Protein Variety Box

Take a look at the label of this popular coffee shop shake:

Xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, carrageenan… MY EYES ARE BLEEDING!!

That’s why making a shake with Truvani is a no-brainer instead…

Not only is each flavor made with just a few real ingredients, but it also tastes like dessert.

Like Anthony said: “It tastes like a dessert without the guilt.”

And right now, you can try 5 best-selling flavors in Truvani’s NEW Protein Variety Box with a special deal:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

The best part? You can cancel anytime, and you’re covered by Truvani’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

Xo,

Vani

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

44 ingredients banned!

I have some exciting news to share… 

The grocery chain ALDI announced they’re banning 44 processed ingredients from all of their store brand products by the end of 2027. 

And when I saw the list, I was thrilled because the Food Babe Army has been raising the alarm on these additives for years.

This is proof that when we vote with our dollars, food brands and retailers are taking notice. We truly are changing the marketplace every time we shop!

Some of the nasty artificial ingredients they are removing…

BHA: Classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” Shown to cause DNA damage and tumors in animal studies.

BHT: Linked to oxidative stress and DNA damage in lab and animal studies.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE: Shown to cause DNA damage in studies. Banned in food in the EU.

AZODICARBONAMIDE: We successfully petitioned Subway to remove this (banned in Europe and Australia) from their breads in 2014, and most other bread manufacturers in America followed suit. This chemical is linked to cancer because when the Azodicarbonamide is baked, it can form semicarbazide (a carcinogen) and urethane (suspected carcinogen).

ACESULFAME POTASSIUM: Artificial sweetener. Animal studies have reported tumor findings, and lab studies show DNA damage, both considered warning signs for cancer risk.

See the full list ALDI is removing here!

Keep demanding better from every grocery store and every brand – because this is what happens when we do.

Please share this good news with everyone you know on Instagram and Facebook

Your activism is helping to make this happen! 

Xo,

Vani

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Selling Fast! Truvani’s Protein Variety Box

I just got a photo from our team, and I had to share it with you immediately:

As you know, we launched the Protein Variety Box on Truvani’s website yesterday.

But apparently, it’s already been flying off the shelves at Whole Foods… 1 box left!!!

This is exciting to see, but it's also a reminder that the online launch special won’t last forever:

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

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Why are people so drawn to the Protein Variety Box in the first place? 

It comes down to one thing: Variety is what makes healthy habits actually stick.

The same protein shake gets boring fast. But the Protein Variety Box gives you a completely different experience every day:

  • Monday → Chocolate

Dark, rich, and smooth, like melted chocolate without the sugar crash. Not powder-y. Not watery. 

  • Tuesday → Vanilla

Warm, creamy, like the inside of a good vanilla bean. Subtle enough to mix into anything, satisfying enough to drink on its own.

  • Wednesday → Chocolate Peanut Butter

Like a chocolate PB cup. Rich chocolate base, real peanut butter finish, none of the guilt.

  • Thursday → Strawberry

Bright, fresh, naturally sweet, like strawberries at the peak of the season. Tastes like summer in the Italian countryside.

  • Friday → Unflavored

Disappears completely into your smoothie, your soup, your morning oats. Your food tastes the same, but 20g of protein shows up.

Try our new Protein Variety Box at 25% OFF for your first month and claim a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

And yes, you can cancel anytime!

Get 25% Off Protein Variety Box

Xo,

Vani

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Introducing Truvani’s Protein Variety Box

I’ve been waiting to share this with you for a while now…

Truvani just launched something I think you'll love: the Protein Variety Box.

It makes sticking to your healthy habits easy with the variety of flavors, even when you’re on the go.

The box includes 5 of our best-selling Plant-Based Protein flavors (2 of each): 

Chocolate, Vanilla, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry, and Unflavored.

And to celebrate the launch, we’re offering a special deal: 

25% OFF your first month + a FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value).

But hurry! We have limited boxes available.

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Each flavor is made with only a handful of organic ingredients. No gums, fillers, or Stevia.

Meet your new favorite obsession. Here’s what’s in the box: 

  • 2x Chocolate: Rich, smooth, like a brownie in a glass
  • 2x Vanilla: Clean, creamy, works with anything
  • 2x Chocolate Peanut Butter: Tastes like dessert, counts as protein
  • 2x Strawberry: Bright, fruity, naturally sweet
  • 2x Unflavored: Neutral, mixes into anything without changing the taste

All of this for as low as $32.99 $24.99 (25% OFF) your first month

Plus, FREE Plant Protein Starter Kit ($84.97 Value):

  • Clean ingredients club tote bag: $29.99  FREE
  • Gold clip: $9.99 FREE
  • Handheld Pink Frother: $14.99 FREE
  • Full Access To Recipe Library: $30.00 FREE

This is a launch deal, which means it won't be available forever. 

So if you've been wanting to make protein a consistent part of your routine, this is the best way to start.

Get 25% Off Protein Variety Box

Xo,

Vani

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Big Win!!! But we’re just getting started

I have incredible news – and this is exactly why we fought so hard last week. 

I’m so thankful for all of you who rallied with us in DC and called your representatives, demanding that pesticide corporations not get a liability shield, because…

We did it! We had a big win! 

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced an amendment to strip the pesticide liability shield from the House Farm Bill — and it passed with overwhelming bipartisan support late last week.

Pesticide corporations and the politicians who protect them are now on notice. We are watching every single move they make, and if they think they can get away with this, they are DEAD WRONG. We just proved that.

This is a movement of the people. It does not belong to any party. And every single representative in Washington better start paying attention – because we are not going away.

But the fight is now moving to the Senate, and we are already hearing there is an active push to put that pesticide liability shield right back in as early as late May. 

They are counting on our momentum fading. It won't.

We sent a big message in DC at the rally, and we are just getting started. 

Honestly, we didn’t know how it would all go down that day. 

We thought we'd get kicked out….

Watch what happened instead: CLICK HERE

Don’t ever underestimate the power we have. 

Xo,

Vani

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