Are you trying to make lasting plant-based diet progress? The truth is that 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, there’s no…
Getting Started
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 more control…
7 Tips for Sticking with a Plant-Based Diet
No matter where you are on your plant-based journey – whether you’ve been eating plant-based vegan for years or you’re just making the switch – there can be challenges and temptations to avoid all along the way. I know, because I’ve been there. To…
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 challenge! Since meat is not the main event on a plant-based…
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 and even…
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, as well. Grocery Staples You might find…
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 few can afford. But if we…
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 to see links that have a printable FREEBIE included in the post. Success is our aim. I’ve distilled the ideas down so they’re easy…
Staying Motivated on a Plant-Based Diet
Staying motivated on a diet is super important, especially a plant-based diet. Like many worthwhile things in life, adopting a whole-foods vegan lifestyle may have its challenges, often requiring major changes to familiar routines. It takes intention to be food-conscious at every meal, change…
Dining Out on a Plant-Based Diet
Dining out on a plant-based diet can be a challenge, even for seasoned vegans, and the thought of eating out on the road can seem especially daunting. But don’t despair – with a little flexibility, creativity, and research, you’re bound to find decent options…
Reader Plant-Based Questions Answered
I often receive questions from readers here at Plant-based Cooking and on my Facebook page, as well. So I’ve put together this post, “Reader’s Plant-Based Questions Answered,” because I know if one person asks it, many others have the same question. Starting anything new…
15 Mindsets: Eating a Plant-Based Diet
Over our lifetimes, we develop ideas and beliefs influenced by several factors – our families growing up, our friends, what we are exposed to, for example, or what we read and what’s on TV. They shape who we are; however, sometimes, these act as…
Plant-Based Nutrition: Getting It Right
If you’re new to eating a plant-based diet, you may be concerned that you’re not getting the right nutrition. At the outset, you should know that a diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts, and seeds will, for the…
Plant-Based Substitutions
When embarking on a new eating lifestyle, many people are concerned with finding plant-based substitutions for their old favorite recipes. Whether it’s dairy, eggs, meat, or seafood, don’t fret – you have many fantastic options! Below I’ve outlined all those and more. Consider this…
Am I Getting Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet?
COMMON MISCONCEPTION It’s a common misconception that anyone eating a plant-based diet is deficient in protein. What’s not so well-known is that there are a plethora of options when it comes to excellent sources of plant-based protein. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein,…