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 fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds….
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Plant-Based Guide to Healthy Carbs
There was a time when carbohydrates were vilified… oh wait, it’s still happening in 2021. But this is a complex topic and one that’s confused dieters for ages. If you don’t understand just what carbohydrates are, you could get bamboozled into believing that all…
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 topic and clear the air so you…
How to Buy Fresh Organic Produce During COVID 19
Although the Covid vaccine is helping, social distancing may be with us for an indefinite period. For some of us, grocery shopping has become a nerve-wracking ordeal. Yet, eating fresh organic produce remains essential to your family’s well-being, especially during the pandemic. Amazon Fresh…
How to Press Tofu with the TofuBud
How do people who eat a whole-food, plant-based diet get enough protein, you may wonder. It’s an age-old question that for the more part, has been answered. But, to discover more about that topic, read my article, “Am I Getting Enough Protein on a…
Chia: Small Seeds With Big Nutrition
Whether it’s kale, kombucha or cauliflower, these days the term “superfood” seems to be just about everywhere you look! But because of their uniquely gelatinous culinary properties and remarkable nutritional profile, I want to give a special shout out to chia seeds. A flowering…
Plant-Based Whole Foods from Trader Joe’s
If you’re lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s near you, you know that it offers great savings and delicious options. However, not everything fits into our whole food plant-based lifestyle. I’ve created a list for you so when you DO shop at Trader…
The Trusted Plantricious Certified Seal
If you’re confused about what to eat on a whole food plant-based diet because there seem to be so many different takes on it, look for the Plantricious label to help clear things up. Find Recipes on Plantbasedcooking.com You can easily find Plantricious recipes…
Should You Eat Packaged Foods on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?
Let’s face it – even though we know that a completely unprocessed whole food plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat, for many of us it’s unrealistic to avoid ALL processed and packaged foods. We want to be successful with our plant-based lifestyle,…
Recipe Roundup: Jumpstart Your Fall with Healthy Warming Spices
Fall happens to be one of my favorite seasons and all the fragrant spices that accompany it. All the seasons are special, but what’s not to love about beautiful fall colors, heart-warming holidays, and delicious warming fall foods such as soups, stews, squashes, Brussels…
Oatly Oat Milk: What’s All the Buzz About?
Well, as they say, there are exceptions to every rule! In my March article, “Three Great Reasons to Make Your Own Almond and Other Plant-Based Milk,” we learned that most brands of store-bought plant milk are highly processed beverages made with fillers and stabilizers…
So Many Great Ways to Cook with Tofu
Tofu is a very versatile, high-protein soy food with lots of different cooking options. As the saying goes, either you love tofu or you just haven’t had it prepared well! Tofu tends to absorb the flavors that it’s cooked with, so you can really…
What I Ate for 7 Days on a Plant-Based Diet
I often just decide what veggies to buy on the spur of the moment and then brainstorm when I get home. However, if you’d like to read some tips on plant-based meal planning, check out my article, “Beginner’s Guide to Easy Plant-Based Vegan Meal…
Get Your Leafy Greens On! (Part 2)
As promised, in this second part of “Get Your Leafy Greens On!” we’re going to take a closer look at the nutrition and health benefits of the top four green superfoods according to plant-based pioneer Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI). Kale,…
Get Your Leafy Greens On (Part 1)
If you’re following a whole food plant-based diet – and if you’re anything like me – you’re probably eating your fair share of tossed green salads. Perhaps you’ve tried different types of lettuces, such as romaine, red leaf, and butterhead, and maybe you’ve tried…