Recently, we thought we were saying goodbye to our sweet 15½-year-old shepherd mix, Abby. She's been part of our family for so long that it’s hard to remember life before her. In the middle of it all, I found myself ...
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Lectins in Beans: Good or Bad?
Have you felt alarmed by the idea that lectins in beans are "bad for you? If you have ever felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there, you are not alone. One week, a food is labeled a ...
How to Stick with a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet When Life Gets Hectic
We all know the feeling. One moment, you're easily navigating your whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet. Then, the next moment, life throws you a curveball. Work deadlines, family emergencies, and the holidays leave ...
How to Create Plant-Based Affirmations That Work
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Truth About “Plant-Based” Recipes and Products
(Updated 8-2026) In recent years, the phrase "plant-based" has taken the wellness world and the food industry by storm. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook feeds are filled with colorful bowls of vegetables, fruits, ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Meal Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them
If you've sought out plant-powered documentaries to watch, or seen the success stories of others, you've experienced firsthand the power that eating a diet without meat and dairy has to increase vitality, help you ...
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 ...
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 ...
