Monthly Archives: June 2013

Yellow Dog Eats – Gotha, Florida

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Stacey

I needed fuel the night before my triathlon, so what did I do? Went out to eat! I absolutely LOVE Yellow Dog Eats in Gotha. It takes a little time to get to it, but it’s worth it. The menu … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Complete!

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Stacey

Ok, so this isn’t about vegging out. But I completed my first ever sprint triathlon (750M Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run) and I’m just so darn happy about it! It was a complete physical and mental challenge and I love … Continue reading →

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My Beef With Meat – Vegan, Oil-Free, Whole-Food Cooking

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Stacey

I am absolutely loving Rip Esselstyn’s new book, My Beef with Meat. I got it for the oil and sugar free recipes, but the first part of the book is interesting as well. It debunks the paleo diet, Mediterranean diet … Continue reading →

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8 More Reasons Why a Plant-Strong Diet Rocks!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Stacey

The more I read, the scarier the typical American diet gets. http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/8-foods-we-eat-in-the-us-that-are-banned-in-other-countries

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The Top – Gainesville, Florida

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Stacey

The Top is one of the highest rated restaurants in Gainesville on multiple sites (#1 on both TripAdvisor and Yelp) and has also been highly recommended to me as having a variety of vegetarian and vegan entrees. It sounded like … Continue reading →

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Give Blood! Make a Difference AND Know Your Numbers

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Stacey

When I first gave blood I found out an added benefit. Not only do you help someone who needs it, you learn your blood pressure, hemoglobin and cholesterol stats as well. It’s a win-win for everyone! I gave blood a … Continue reading →

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Gator’s Dockside **Guest Review by Dan**

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Stacey

Spicy Black Bean Burger As you may remember from my last post about veggie burgers from The Swamp, I decided to further investigate these so-called “tomatoes” at a Florida chain of sports bars called Gator’s Dockside. This particular Dockside is … Continue reading →

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Smashburger

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Stacey

We were out on a weekend day in Charlotte, NC doing some shopping and realized it was lunch time when our stomachs started growling. For a quick bite my mom suggested Smashburger, a fast-casual restaurant with locations all over the … Continue reading →

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Short article on being a HEALTHY vegan

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Stacey

I read this short article and agree whole-heartedly with the author. While being (nearly) vegan is part of my current journey, it’s not all of it. My other, larger goal is to cut back on processed foods. So while I … Continue reading →

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Bean Vegan Cuisine – Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Stacey

Bean is a 100% vegan restaurant in Charlotte, located near but not in downtown (or uptown as the locals call it). They make homestyle food: think fried chicken, mac and cheese and Carolina BBQ. In addition to being vegan, they … Continue reading →

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