Article updated 3-02-25 You’ve probably heard of affirmations. But have you ever considered applying these simple yet surprisingly powerful tools to support your plant-based dietary habits? Affirmations don’t cost anything. You don’t need any special certifications, training, or equipment, and you can do them…
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How to Make a Recipe Plant-Based
Are you missing some of your favorite recipes since going plant-based? I understand how much you cherish traditional recipes, whether they’ve been in your family for years or were favorites before you embraced a plant-based lifestyle. That’s why, in this guide, I’ll walk you…
15 Easy Ways to Add More Vegetables to Your Diet
As a follower of a whole food, plant-based diet, you’re already aware of the fantastic health benefits that come from avoiding processed foods and animal products. But let’s face it; even the most dedicated among us can struggle with fitting in the recommended daily…
The Truth About “Plant-Based” Recipes and Products
In recent years, the phrase “plant-based” has taken the wellness world and the food industry by storm. Instagram, TicTok, and Facebook feeds are filled with colorful bowls of vegetables, fruits, and grains, all tagged with the hashtag #PlantBased. The rise of plant-based eating has…
Tofu: A Versatile Plant Protein
The popularity of plant-based diets has soared, especially for people eating a plant-based, vegan diet, and tofu has emerged as a versatile, nutrient-rich staple for those seeking a wholesome alternative to animal products. Although not everyone loves tofu, often because of its texture, the…
12 Common Mistakes Plant-Based Beginners Make and How to Fix Them
Starting a whole-food, plant-based diet can seem a bit overwhelming. After all, you’ve probably been eating the way you currently do for most of your life. With new foods on the horizon and figuring out what to eat, how to cook without oil, or…
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 fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds….
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 switching from a standard…
Busting 9 Plant-Based Diet Myths
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Meal Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them
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Why Should I Eat a Plant-Based Diet?
Eating a plant-based diet is one of the fastest-moving diet trends. It is gaining even more traction every year! You may be asking yourself, “why should I eat a plant-based diet?” Read on to discover why this idea is producing a revolutionized change in…
Reader Question: How Do I Stop Wasting Food and Start Saving Money?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: One challenge I’ve encountered on a plant-based diet is how much money to spend on what? I went crazy and bought so many fruits and vegetables the first week I threw almost…
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,…
What to Expect When Eating a Plant-Based Diet
MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS Although new adventures can be exciting, changing habits you’re used to can play tricks on your mind. In its attempt to keep you safe, your mind might encourage you to be careful or to be wary. These are things to consider…
Cooking Without Oil
OIL-FREE COOKING AND BAKING Many in the whole-food plant-based diet community recommend eating an oil-free diet or one with very little to no processed oil to promote optimum health. I agree, so cooking without oil is a great skill to cultivate. Even olive oil…