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Coconut Oil – To Eat or Not to Eat

July 12, 2012 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Fresh Coconut

Just last night I had a fun walk with a friend and our dogs to the local wine bar for one glass of wine and then a Thai dinner nearby. We ordered dinner with tofu which was good but, there was coconut milk in the ...

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Super Food: Arugula

July 3, 2012 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Arugula

In our attempt to stay healthier, feel good, live longer, and most importantly, look good ;) we had better eat the foods that have the most impact. I mean, why waste your time on foods that have little ...

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Got Questions About Eating a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?

August 15, 2010 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Question Beets

Here are 12 common questions about eating a plant-based vegan diet. And, you might have other myths or beliefs that make you question if eating a plant-based diet is for you so read my article, "15 Mindsets: Eating ...

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Hi, I’m Diane Smith, a certified plant-based nutrition educator, Food Over Medicine instructor, and founder of PlantBasedCooking.com. For more than 12 years, I’ve helped people transition to a whole-food, plant-based diet with delicious recipes, practical guidance, and support for healthy aging. Click here for more.

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