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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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…
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…
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…
Dutch Oven Plant-Based Recipes
A Dutch oven is a kitchen essential. As the workhorse of pots and pans, it can go in the oven or on the stove, making cooking up a variety of dishes an absolute breeze. Cooking with a Dutch Oven Owning a Dutch oven could change…
Tips for Marinating Tofu
Tofu is a delicious whole-food, plant-based alternative source of protein, and it can be used in many different recipes. From vegetarian non-meat loaves to breakfast scrambles or stir-fries, tofu can be a welcome and flavorful addition to any dish. Here are my tips for…
Tips to Handle Every Plant-Based Diet Challenge With Ease
Like most worthwhile things, switching to a plant-based diet takes work. If you’ve been eating vegan for years, you might understand the challenges people face. For those transitioning from a meat-inclusive diet, there will be some hurdles. As real as all these challenges are,…
How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving If You’re Plant-Based
For vegans, vegetarians, and other plant-based eaters, the annual Thanksgiving celebration of friends, family, gratitude – and large quantities of poultry protein – can be an inherently challenging mix. Like everyone else, we love the togetherness and warmth of the Thanksgiving holiday. But for…
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…
Oatly Oat Milk: What’s All the Buzz About?
Well, as they say, there are exceptions to every rule! In my March article, “Three Great Reasons to Make Your Own Almond and Other Plant-Based Milk,” I learned that most brands of store-bought plant milk are highly processed beverages made with fillers and stabilizers…
Just Say No: How to Quickly and Easily Stop Eating Junk Foods
One of the toughest things about transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet is resisting the temptation of unhealthy but tasty and at least temporarily-satisfying foods. These are typically salty, sweet, and fatty foods that you’ve grown accustomed to over the years and have…
11 Ways to Help Friends and Family Go Plant-Based
If you’re passionate about eating a whole-food, plant-based diet because it’s excellent for your health and your waistline, you’d likely want to encourage your friends and family to join you on the plant-based journey, as well. It makes sense to want to help those…
The Basics: Your Guide to a Whole Food Plant-Based Vegan Diet
With plant-based diets and especially plant-based athletes getting so much media attention lately, you’ve probably seen and heard the news and maybe even some hype. Perhaps you’re wondering what all the fuss is about. Or maybe you have some friends or family members who’ve…
A Plant-Based Guide to Thriving During the Holiday Season
If you’re not feeling “holiday happy” right now, rest assured, you’re not alone! The holidays are meant to be a joyous time of year, filled with meaningful moments of connection with family and friends. Still, the reality is that the pressures and expectations of…
