🚨 Introducing the 7-Day S.O.S. Vegan Meal Plan 🚨 a.k.a. Super fast. Ultra simple. Zero excuses.

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: meal plan

We all want to cook at home, eat healthy, and feel good… but let’s be honest—some days are pure survival mode. Long days, low energy, packed schedules, and suddenly takeout feels inevitable.

That’s exactly why I created this 7-Day S.O.S. Vegan Meal Plan.

This plan is your emergency backup for real life—when motivation is low, time is tight, and you still want to nourish your body instead of defaulting to convenience food.

🌱 What S.O.S. Stands For

Super Fast.

Oh-so …

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Minimalist Mondays: 52 Gentle Ways to Simplify Your Life in 2026

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: minimalist

Hey friends,

What if 2026 wasn’t about doing more…

but about gently doing less—one small step at a time?

Welcome (back) to Minimalist Mondays 🌱

No extreme decluttering.

No aesthetic pressure.

Just small, thoughtful ways to clear space—for your time, energy, and peace of mind.

The idea

Each week in 2026, we focus on minimizing one small thing.

That’s it. One drawer. One habit. One decision.

Tiny actions add up to big relief.

Below is a year-long guide you can …

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🌱 7-Day Vegan Dinner Plan: Winter Reset (Starting Jan 1)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: meal plan

By popular request, I've created a brand new 2026 detox plan

This is your simple 7-day vegan meal plan to jumpstart 2026 with easy recipes that utilize seasonal winter produce and support gentle post-holiday detox and digestion.

Everything is designed to be one-pot or one-pan, budget-friendly, and easy to make even on busy nights!

This meal plan will be hitting the app and your inbox TOMORROW, Monday, December 29.

Start your 7-day free trial right here so you …

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FAQ Friday: How gut inflammation affects self-perception and depression

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: faq

Happy FAQ Friday :) This week I was asked to talk about "insecure mentality about oneself and how diet affects it."

I'll be honest: I still have those moments when my inner critic gets LOUD.

In trying to combat my own inner a**hole, I learned something super fascinating: part of it actually starts in the gut. 🤯 🤯

(I know!!!) 

New science is showing that what you eat doesn’t just affect your body; it influences your brain chemistry, mood, and …

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FAQ FRIDAY: Link between mitochondria performance and body weight / overweight

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: faq

Happy FAQ Friday :) 

This week I was asked about mitochondria and overweightedness. 

What are mitochondria? The powerhouses of the cell. They turn the food you eat into usable energy (ATP). 🔋

What do they have to do with being overweight? The more efficient your mitochondria are, the easier it is to stay energized and maintain a healthy/ideal weight. This also means when you're overweight mitochondria can become less efficient. (Think: tired engine). 

🐌 This slow down can cause:

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