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Licensed clinical psychologist + plant-powered foodie on a mission to help women over 40 embrace radical self-care.

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This creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese combines tender pasta with a velvety squash sauce, vegan smoked Gouda, sharp cheddar, nutritional yeast, fresh herbs, and a crispy sage breadcrumb topping. Make it with coconut milk or cashews—and easily make it gluten-free with brown rice pasta and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for your holiday table.

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This creamy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie combines pumpkin purée, frozen banana, coconut yogurt, warming spices, and maple syrup for an easy plant-based fall treat. Ready in just five minutes, it delivers fiber, beta-carotene, and plenty of cozy pumpkin-spice flavor.

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If you’re craving the flavors of fall in a bowl, this Fall Harvest Salad has you covered. Think roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, candied pecans, vegan feta—and a homemade maple-Dijon dressing that ties it all together. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and utterly satisfying.

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Open-faced oyster mushroom sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes, a side of oven fries, with a container of corn and another with sauce and with ketchup.

These crispy Air-Fried King Oyster Mushroom “Fried Chicken” Sandwiches deliver all the crunch and comfort of a game-day favorite with a plant-powered twist. Marinated in vegan buttermilk, coated in savory spices and panko, and air fried until golden, they’re delicious piled onto a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and vegan mayo.

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Bowl of tropical coleslaw with shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and scallions with a fresh pineapple in the background.

Sweet pineapple, creamy dressing, crunchy cabbage, and a hint of coconut come together in this Easy Pineapple Coconut Slaw. It’s a bright, refreshing tropical side that’s especially delicious with spicy jerk-seasoned dishes, veggie burgers, tacos, and summer cookout favorites. Make it with vegan mayo or try the easy whole-food cashew dressing option.

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A platter of walnut meatballs glazed in apricot barbecue sauce.

These savory Walnut Balls with Apricot Barbecue Sauce put a delicious plant-powered spin on classic comfort food. Made with walnuts, flaxseed, onion, sage, and vegan cheddar, then coated in a sweet and tangy apricot barbecue glaze, they’re hearty enough for dinner and fun enough for a party appetizer. Serve them with vegetables and whole grains for an easy, flavor-packed plant-based meal.

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I'm SANDRA!

Licensed clinical psychologist + plant-powered foodie on a mission to help women over 40 embrace radical self-care.

I’ve been vegan for 15 years (vegetarian since I was 12 ). Here you’ll find plant-based recipes, hormone-friendly hacks, and a little joy sprinkled in (because health should feel good!).

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If you’ve ever wished for more energy, clearer skin, or fewer “ugh, why is my body doing this?!” moments, you’re in the right place. Here, I spill the tea on how to eat, live, and thrive on a plant-based, anti-inflammatory lifestyle—without giving up flavor, fun, or travel adventures.

From drool-worthy recipes to vegan-friendly restaurant gems to hormone-balancing hacks, this space is all about helping you make room for the life you desire—while enjoying every bite along the way.


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This creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese combines tender pasta with a velvety squash sauce, vegan smoked Gouda, sharp cheddar, nutritional yeast, fresh herbs, and a crispy sage breadcrumb topping. Make it with coconut milk or cashews—and easily make it gluten-free with brown rice pasta and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for your holiday table.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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This creamy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie combines pumpkin purée, frozen banana, coconut yogurt, warming spices, and maple syrup for an easy plant-based fall treat. Ready in just five minutes, it delivers fiber, beta-carotene, and plenty of cozy pumpkin-spice flavor.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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Close up of salad in bowl

If you’re craving the flavors of fall in a bowl, this Fall Harvest Salad has you covered. Think roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, candied pecans, vegan feta—and a homemade maple-Dijon dressing that ties it all together. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and utterly satisfying.

Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

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Open-faced oyster mushroom sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes, a side of oven fries, with a container of corn and another with sauce and with ketchup.

These crispy Air-Fried King Oyster Mushroom “Fried Chicken” Sandwiches deliver all the crunch and comfort of a game-day favorite with a plant-powered twist. Marinated in vegan buttermilk, coated in savory spices and panko, and air fried until golden, they’re delicious piled onto a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and vegan mayo.

Air-Fried King Oyster Mushroom “Fried Chicken” Sandwich

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Bowl of tropical coleslaw with shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and scallions with a fresh pineapple in the background.

Sweet pineapple, creamy dressing, crunchy cabbage, and a hint of coconut come together in this Easy Pineapple Coconut Slaw. It’s a bright, refreshing tropical side that’s especially delicious with spicy jerk-seasoned dishes, veggie burgers, tacos, and summer cookout favorites. Make it with vegan mayo or try the easy whole-food cashew dressing option.

Easy Pineapple Coconut Slaw: A Little Taste of the Tropics

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A platter of walnut meatballs glazed in apricot barbecue sauce.

These savory Walnut Balls with Apricot Barbecue Sauce put a delicious plant-powered spin on classic comfort food. Made with walnuts, flaxseed, onion, sage, and vegan cheddar, then coated in a sweet and tangy apricot barbecue glaze, they’re hearty enough for dinner and fun enough for a party appetizer. Serve them with vegetables and whole grains for an easy, flavor-packed plant-based meal.

Walnut Balls with Apricot Barbecue Sauce

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