Discover the incredible health benefits of green foods! From leafy greens to nutrient-packed veggies, learn how adding more green to your plate can boost your energy, support digestion, and improve overall well-being. Green foods hold a special place in a plant-based diet. Not only…
Nutrition
The Pros and Cons of Fake Vegan Meat
The rise of plant-based diets has led to an explosion of vegan alternatives flooding the market. One category that has gained a lot of attention is fake vegan meat. These faux meats mimic the taste, texture, and sometimes even the look of traditional animal-based…
Are Oils OK to Eat on a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?
The switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet has gained acclaim for its benefits to human health. But as we navigate through this lifestyle, one area still causes considerable debate: the use of processed oils, including olive oil, in the diet. Is All Processed Food…
Oil and Sugar-Free Condiments for Your Plant-Based Journey
When it comes to enhancing the flavors of your favorite dishes, condiments play an important role. However, many popular condiment brands on the market today contain unnecessary oils, added sugars, and salt, which can compromise your health goals. While it’s always a plus to…
Reader Question: Do you know of condiments or sauces without oil?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: I’ve boarded the plant-based struggle bus, and I’d really like to get off at the next stop. I’m hoping you can help! I started to slowly transition to a WFPB diet in…
Beware of Fake Science Selling Wellness
This is a summary of a recent New York Times article titled “How Fake Science Sells Wellness.” The Times offers 10 free articles a month for non-subscribers and a $1.00/week “welcome” offer for one year. This article examines the trend of ‘scienceploitation’, a term…
Nutritarian Pyramid
(Post updated July 2023) In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to prioritize convenience over the quality of the food we eat. But let me share with you about the amazing whole food, plant-based way of eating I’ve embraced called a nutritarian diet. It’s all…
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…
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….
Which is Healthier, Raw or Cooked Foods?
If you’re eating a whole food plant-based diet, you might be wondering whether it’s healthier to eat more raw foods or to follow a diet consisting of mostly cooked foods. There are pros and cons to both, and it depends on the type of…
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…
Worried About Vitamin B12? Why You May Want to Supplement
Are you on a new path of eating a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet and concerned about whether or not the foods you’re eating will provide enough Vitamin B12 for your health? Maybe you’ve been eating this way for awhile now and still feel…
Chia: Small Seeds With Big Nutrition
Whether it’s kale, kombucha, or cauliflower, 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 from the…
Four Gluten-Free Alternative Superstars for Your Health
Whole grains are a huge part of a whole food plant-based diet and for good reason. Not only are they delicious and filling but by regularly eating them, they’re able to lower “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure and are ower the risk of…
