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 ...
Getting Started
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Meatless Makeovers and Dairy-Free Delights
It's time for a meatless makeover! Why? Because eating less meat (and dairy) can protect your health, including your arteries, help you lose weight and even reduce your risk of death. If you're new to ...
12 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Plant-Based Cooking
You may have discovered that eating a whole food plant-based diet can involve quite a bit of cooking at home. But that doesn't mean you have to be a slave to your kitchen! Adding plant-based kitchen tools will allow ...
7 Tips and Timesavers for Plant-Based Cooking in a Flash
Most of us are strapped for time, but it's essential to get a healthy and delicious plant-based meal on the table. Check out these seven plant-based cooking tips for getting in and out of the kitchen quickly without ...
Go For Plant-Based Progress, Not Perfection
Are you trying to make lasting progress on your plant-based diet? Whatever kind of goal we’re trying to achieve or new habit we're trying to adopt – whether it's getting in shape or reading more – for most of us, ...
The Secret to Success on a Plant-Based Diet
It may all in your head Here's one big tip designed to help you quickly leap to success on your plant-based journey by changing the way you talk to yourself. It includes a freebie you can download if you want to get ...
7 Tips for Sticking with a Plant-Based Diet
Want to make plant-based eating easier? The truth is that staying on track isn't about having perfect willpower. Having a few simple strategies will help you navigate cravings, social situations, busy days, and ...
Beginner’s Guide to Easy Plant-Based Vegan Meal Planning
Meal planning is often a significant challenge for those just starting out on a plant-based diet. In fact, according to my online survey of Plant-Based Cooking email subscribers, meal planning is the #1 ...
How to Deal with Non-Plant-Based Vegan Family and Friends
It’s one of the most common dilemmas facing plant-based and vegan eaters, and a question I get all the time: How do I relate with my non-vegan partner and family members? What can I do to make sure I stay on track ...
Grocery Staples To Stock Your Plant-Based Pantry
It may seem basic, but knowing which grocery staples are essential for a plant-based diet is important to your success. Keeping pantry items well stocked leads to better meal planning and saves you time and effort, ...
How to Save Money on a Plant-Based Vegan Diet
Plant-Based on a Budget Eating healthy gets a bad rap when it comes to cost sometimes. There’s a common belief that eating healthy is expensive, out of reach for average folks and that it’s basically a luxury that ...
Tools, Tips and Freebies
Beginners Quick-Start Guide On this page, you'll find links to articles that will help you quickly start your journey on a plant-based diet, including FREEBIES. Scroll down for links to posts that ...