The spring of 2020 has been a whirlwind of uncertainty, sadness, panic, and fear since the coronavirus, COVID-19, made its way to our shores and in our lives. This pandemic is something we thought we’d never see in our lifetimes, but here it is. …
Chia: Small Seeds With Big Nutrition
Whether it’s kale, kombucha or cauliflower, these days 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…
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…
Plant-Based Whole Foods from Trader Joe’s
If you’re lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s near you, you know that it offers great savings and delicious options. However, not everything fits into our whole food plant-based lifestyle. I’ve created a list for you so when you DO shop at Trader…
Reader Question: Help! We Just Don’t Like Plant-Based Food
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: Hi Diane, At age 56, and struggling with menopausal weight gain, I watched The Game Changers and read Dr. Greger’s book, “How Not to Diet.” My husband and I switched to a…
Meal Planning Myths & How to Avoid Them
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Heather’s Story: Plant-Based Health and a New Career
Plant-Based Cooking spoke with Heather Raymond-McFadden, a plant-based personal chef from suburban Boston. Heather shared her story of plant-based health and career success with us. Be sure to check out her two recipes at the end of the interview. What led you to a…
Take the Pledge: VEGANUARY Isn’t Over Yet!
There’s still time to get with the program…Veganuary, or “Vegan January,” isn’t over yet! Sign the plant-based month-long pledge and get access to 31 days of helpful tips, delicious plant-based recipes, easy meal plans, a starter kit (open to everyone) and participation in a…
Should Vegans Be Taking Supplements? And Which Ones?
Plant-Based Cooking spoke with sports nutritionist Susan Levin, director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Founded by plant-based pioneer Dr. Neal Barnard, PCRM is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on preventive medicine and promotion of a plant-based diet….
13 Ways to Stick with Your Health & Fitness Goals
Start Today Any time of year can be the right time to lose weight, get more exercise, and eat well, right? Perhaps your doctor said you’d better do x, y, or z or you’ll have to take medication or have a procedure. Or maybe…
5 Tips for Successful New Year’s Plant-Based Diet Resolutions
There’s no better time than the start of the New Year to think about goals and resolutions related to a healthy whole food, plant-based diet. What do you want to do differently? How do you want to support your plant-based diet? How do you…
Reader Question: Why Are We So Bloated on Our Plant-Based Diet?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: Hello! I just found your site as my husband and I are transitioning to a plant-based diet after watching a few documentaries and having poor family health history. We are on day…
How to Easily Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season
Whether it’s candied yams, stuffing, gravy, apple pie, Christmas cookies or egg nog, the holidays present a nearly endless parade of food temptations and opportunities for weight gain. Many of these rich and delicious but high-calorie foods are not available year-round and that may…
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…
An Interview with “The Vegan Cardiologist” Andrew Freeman
Plant-Based Cooking spoke with Dr. Andrew M. Freeman, a.k.a. “The Vegan Cardiologist.” Freeman is director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness and director of clinical cardiology and operations at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, and co-chair of the American College of Cardiology Nutrition…