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Tools, Tips and Freebies

Diane SmithBy Diane Smith Updated on August 18, 2026
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 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 include a printable FREEBIE. I've distilled the ideas down so they're easy to understand. You've got this... Let's jump in.

Your Guide to Eating Plant-Based

Vegetables

In this article, I'll explain what a whole food plant-based vegan diet is.

Why Eat Plants?

Garden-Vegetables

Convincing evidence that eating a plant-based diet is great for your health.

What to Expect

What-to-Expect

Knowing what to expect can strengthen your resolve and lead to success.

12 Tips for Starting

Basket of Veggies

Your guide to getting started on a plant-based diet.

Meal Planning Myths

Meal Planning Myths

FREEBIE: Don't let these myths keep you from easily planning your meals. It makes your week go better!

Oil-Free Hummus Formula

Hummus Formula

FREEBIE: It's easy to make oil-free hummus with this easy to remember formula.

Uncommon Ingredients

Uncommon Ingredients

FREEBIE: When you can't find uncommon ingredients in your local store, try these Amazon links.

Stock Your Pantry

Pantry

FREEBIE: Knowing how to stock your plant-based pantry with essentials is an important step to staying on a plant-based diet

Plant-Based FAQ's

Question Beets

Get on board a plant-based life by learning how to turn your favorite meat dishes into meatless!

Grocery Essentials

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FREEBIE: Download my grocery list so you can make plant-based recipes your focus every week.

12 Must-Have Tools

Large Pot

These 12 kitchen tools will help you pull together your plant-based meals.

How to Make Oil-Free Salad Dressing

Oil-Free Salad Dressing Formula

FREEBIE: Keep this formula on hand for easy oil-free salad dressing makin'.

Weekly Meal Planner

Meal Planner

FREEBIE: Easily eat your way to health with this Weekly Meal Planner & grocery list. No more stressing about what to eat every night.

15 Mindsets About a Plant-Based Diet

Change Your Mindset

Don't let these 15 mindsets keep you from gaining optimal health.

Recipe Substitutions

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Looking for plant-based / vegan replacements in recipes. Here's your list.

Cooking Without Oil

Olive Oil

Learn how to cook without oil so you can continue to gain optimum health and lose weight.

Dining Out on a PB Diet

Dining-Out-on-a-PB-Diet

Dining out on a plant-based diet can be a challenge. Here are 10 tips to help you.

Meatless Makeover

Meatless Monday

Get on board a plant-based life by learning how to turn your favorite meat dishes into meatless!

How to Cook with Tofu

Cook with Tofu

Tofu is a great source of protein. Learn how to cook with it in this informative article.

Cooking with Tempeh

Tempeh

Tempeh is a great addition to a plant-based diet. With a variety of ways to cook, these fermented soybeans add a nutty flavor and a boatload of nutrition.

Nutrition: Getting it Right

Vitamin-C-with-Fruit

Find out about your nutrition needs while eating a plant-based diet.

Getting Enough Protein?

Peans and Beans

Discover all the deets about protein and how much you need on a plant-based diet.

The Scientific Meal Planner

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Weekly meal planner based on Dr. Greger's plant-based Daily Dozen.

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About Diane Smith

Diane Smith is a certified plant-based nutrition educator, Food Over Medicine instructor, recipe developer, and founder of PlantBasedCooking.com. She helps people transition to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle with simple recipes, practical nutrition guidance, and realistic strategies for improving health, preventing disease, and aging well.

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