The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition April/May 2021

theconnectionsnj.com HEALTH & WELLNESS PAGE 19 The world is becoming an in- creasingly health-conscious place & while that’s amazing, there’s a plethora of diets and nutrition ad- vice that can make knowing what to eat a little overwhelming. At Dean’s Natural Food Market, we offer nutritious options for a variety of lifestyles, however, in this article, we wanted to focus on the bene ts of plant-based alternatives and how you can add them into your diet. Plant-based alternatives are used in place of meats, dairy, pro- tein, seafood, and more! Beyond Burger is a popular option as a hamburger alternative. Even if you’re simply looking to cut back on red meat, Beyond Burger has that real burger taste, without sac- ri cing protein. They also offer plant-based sausage & meatballs. Dr Praeger’s offers Kale, Super Greens and black Bean Quinoa veggie burgers, to provide long lasting energy that tantalizes your tastebuds. Sweet Earth offers a variety of plant-based substitutes for pork, such as, “Hickory & Sage Flavored Benevolent Bacon.” For the Chicken nuggets lover in your family, they also offer, “Mindful Chick’n Strips” with 19g of protein per serving. Dean’s carries plant-based piz- za options such as Blackbird Pizza, which is vegan & dairy free. The Frozen pizza we carry makes fam- ily dinners a breeze and offers a healthy twist on a classic option. If you’re making your own pizza, or just want a cheese-like topping, try Field Roast vegan “Chao Shreds” or their “Mexican Style Blend”. Mi- yoko’s offers a double cream garlic herb cashew milk cheese, good enough to make your mouth water. Those are just a few options from our wide variety to choose from. If you’re thinking snacks & des- serts, you’re going to love Dream Pops which are 100% plant based and delicious. Daiya offers a dairy free New York Style Cheesecake, so those avoiding dairy, don’t have to avoid dessert. Good Pop has a tasty variety of avors such as cookies and cream, and you guessed it, it’s dairy free! If you’re in themood for yogurt, Culina Yogurt is vegan, Oatley Yo- gurt is non-dairy and Dah! Yogurt is 100% plant based & dairy free. Whether you’re making your morning smoothie or just adding a little creamer to your coffee, we have a selection of plant-based milks that deliver on taste and nutrition. For a tasty, oat milk, try Oatley or Rise , however, if coco- nut milk is more your speed, you’ll want to try, So Delicious coconut milk. Amongst the most popular options, include almond milk made by companies such as, Almond Breeze, Cali a and Three Trees. The hardest part of eating a balanced plant-based diet isn’t nding what foods you can eat; it’s picking a favorite! Here at Dean’s, we want to help you reach your personal nutrition goals and we’re here to answer any and all ques- tions our customers may have. We know there’s a lot of advice being thrown around on the in- ternet, but a balanced, nutritious diet that delivers on avor is a pretty good start. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or just want to add more veggies to your diet, we have options to t any healthy lifestyle. DEAN’S Natural Food Market PLANT BASED ALTERNATIVES Dean’s carries plant- based pizza options such as Blackbird Pizza, which is vegan & dairy free. The Frozen pizza we carry makes family dinners a breeze and offers a healthy twist on a classic option. Here at Dean’s, we want to help you reach your personal nutrition goals and we’re here to answer any and all questions our customers may have. We know there’s a lot of advice being thrown around on the internet, but a balanced, nutritious diet that delivers on avor is a pretty good start. Basking Ridge 25 Mountainview Blvd Basking Ridge NJ 07920 908-495-1600 Chester 270 Route 206 South Chester, NJ 07930 908-888-2256