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Plant-Based Vegan Casserole Recipes

July 18, 2022 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

20 Vegan Plant-Based Casserole Recipes

20 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Casserole Ideas One great way to make eating a whole food, plant-based diet easier is to prepare plant-based casserole recipes on a weekly basis. If a casserole makes enough to feed you with leftovers, you won’t have to cook…

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12 Common Mistakes Plant-Based Beginners Make and How to Fix Them

April 7, 2022 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Chickpea Bowl

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…

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Reader Question: Will All These Carbs Make Me Gain Weight?

March 29, 2022 By Diane Smith 3 Comments

Healthy Carbs

This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. Reader Question: I just found you on Pinterest and love the recipes. My husband and I are interested in transitioning to a plant-based diet but my main concern is the number of grains and…

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Review: The Nutr Machine and How to Make Plant Milk

March 22, 2022 By Diane Smith 4 Comments

The Nutr Machine

I’m not one to gush but can I just say…. wow. If you’ve ever wished you could have a quick and easy small batch of fresh homemade plant milk, The Nutr is your answer. Imagine non-dairy milk with no added gums or emulsifiers, preservatives,…

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9 Plant-Based Store-Bought Foods with Hidden Oils

March 2, 2022 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

5 different types of oil

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….

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COFFEE KLATCH November & December: Sharing My Personal Side

February 10, 2022 By Diane Smith 8 Comments

Smith Family Christmas 2021

The months seem to fly by, especially at the end of the year. Thanksgiving zoomed by, and we’ve passed Christmas and New Year’s! During the holidays, there’s more pressure to stay on top of eating a whole-food, plant-based diet (emphasis on the “whole food”)…

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How to Have Fun Eating a Plant-Based Diet

January 19, 2022 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Having Fun Cooking

It may seem counterintuitive that starting a new way of eating could be fun. After all, aren’t we about to give up foods we love to eat and have to restrict ourselves? The answer is in your perspective. If you’re switching from a standard…

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Which is Healthier, Raw or Cooked Foods?

January 5, 2022 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Broccoli Waldorf Salad

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…

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Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

December 8, 2021 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

It’s that time of year when the days are shorter, at least in the Western hemisphere, and the holidays are upon us. But the last couple of years haven’t been quite normal, have they? Are you celebrating with family and friends this holiday or…

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Plant-Based Guide to Healthy Carbs

November 5, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Whole Grains

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…

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Reader Question: Always Hungry on a Plant-Based Diet?

October 29, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Woman looking into refrigerator

This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. Reader Question: I’m having trouble staying full on a plant-based diet. Can you help me? Plant-Based Cooking Answers: It’s not always the case but I’ve heard this before. I have a couple of suggestions…

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Is Microwaving Bad?

October 28, 2021 By Diane Smith 1 Comment

Vegetables in a bowl being put into a microwave oven

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…

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COFFEE KLATCH October 2021: Sharing My Personal Side

October 22, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Yellow Fall Sunflowers

I’m so happy to share this personal journey with you of eating a plant-based diet that’s good for our health, the planet, and animals! Because I feel we’re kindred spirits, I decided to chat with you a bit about what’s going on inside my…

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30 Plant-Based Lunch Ideas for School or Work

October 5, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

30 Plant-Based Lunch Recipes

Quick and Easy Plant-Based, Vegan Lunch Ideas Coming up with ideas for easy school or work lunches can be daunting with a busy household so why not try some of these plant-based recipes. Each recipe is vegan and full of plant-based goodness.  If you’re…

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COFFEE KLATCH September: Sharing My Personal Side

September 23, 2021 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Diane and Abby in front of yellow Aspen trees.

I’m so happy to share this personal journey with you of eating a plant-based diet that’s good for our health, the planet, and animals! Because I feel we’re kindred spirits, I decided to chat with you a bit about what’s going on inside my…

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