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5 different types of oil

9 Plant-Based Store-Bought Foods with Hidden Oils

If you joined the revolution to eat a plant-based diet you may have found differing opinions on whether it's OK to eat processed oils. It's pretty obvious that plant-based foods are made of plants that include ...

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Having Fun Cooking

How to Have Fun Eating a Plant-Based Diet

It may seem counterintuitive that starting a new way of eating could be fun. After all, aren't we about to give up foods we love to eat and have to restrict ourselves? The answer is in your perspective. If you're ...

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Broccoli Waldorf Salad

Which is Healthier, Raw or Cooked Foods?

If you're eating a whole food plant-based diet, you might be wondering whether it's healthier to eat more raw foods or to follow a diet consisting of mostly cooked foods. There are pros and cons to both, and it ...

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Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

It's that time of year when the days are shorter, at least in the Western hemisphere, and the holidays are upon us. If you're celebrating with family and friends, this plant-based Christmas recipe roundup will help ...

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Reader Question: Always Hungry on a Plant-Based Diet?

This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. Reader Question: I’m having trouble staying full on a plant-based diet. Can you help me? Plant-Based Cooking Answers: It's not always the case but I’ve ...

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Is Microwaving Bad?

People are not always happy to see that I suggest microwaving in some recipes. There are other cooking options and, of course, people can choose to cook another way. However, I thought it important to cover this ...

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30 Plant-Based Lunch Recipes

30 Plant-Based Lunch Ideas for School or Work

Quick and Easy Plant-Based, Vegan Lunch Ideas Coming up with ideas for easy school or work lunches can be daunting with a busy household, so why not try some of these plant-based recipes? Each recipe is vegan and ...

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Vitamin B12

Worried About Vitamin B12? Why You’ll Want to Supplement

(Updated  08-10-26) Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect both plant-based and non-plant-based eaters, although the reasons may differ. People eating a vegan or fully plant-based diet need to pay particular ...

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Mushroom Tacos

What I Ate For One Day on a Plant-Based Diet

What I Ate in one Day I feel so happy knowing I'm giving my body everything it needs while my tastebuds are happy, too. So here we go… but I'm going to talk about beans for a minute because I like to make ...

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How to Deal with a Health Scare: 11 Tips to Help You Cope

If we're paying attention, we do the best we can for our health. Especially by paying attention to things like eating a whole-food, plant-based diet, exercising, and being mindful of stress. Having the support of ...

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Plant-Based Diet Myths word on top of a bowl of veggies

Busting 9 Plant-Based Diet Myths

Yes, Eating Plant-Based is Good For You Maybe you've read that eating a whole-food, plant-based diet is the best thing since sliced bread and are wondering what all the fuss is about because, well, you'd like your ...

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tofu bud

How to Press Tofu

Tofu is a staple for plant-based eaters. It's a healthy source of protein and is so versatile! If you've never prepared it before, you may be intimidated - especially when pressing tofu. This helpful guide will ...

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The Everything Plant-Based Meal Prep Cookbook Cover

The Everything Plant-Based Meal Prep Cookbook

I'm so excited to share my cookbook, The Everything Plant-Based Meal Prep Cookbook. The cookbook has 200 whole-food, plant-based (and vegan) recipes to keep you healthy. In addition, Chapter 1 shows you everything ...

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Reader Question: Not Everyone’s Health Recovers on a Plant-Based Diet

This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series, however, it's more of a comment than a question. See what you think.  READER COMMENT: It's great to hear about your health journey and success; ...

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Quinoa Pilaf

Roundup: 17 Roasted Vegetable Recipes

Roasted vegetables for the win! Have you noticed that just about any vegetable tastes delicious when roasted? That's because roasting brings out the sweetness that's naturally in vegetables.  Did you also ...

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