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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 ...

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Review: The Nutr Machine and How to Make Plant Milk

March 22, 2022 By Diane Smith 10 Comments

The Nutr Machine

NOTE: Why I No Longer Recommend the NutrToo many users have reported that the Nutr breaks down quickly and that customer service is unresponsive when problems arise, making it difficult for them to obtain a refund. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. If you're celebrating with family and friends, this plant-based Christmas recipe roundup will help ...

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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, ...

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

October 29, 2021 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Worried About Vitamin B12? Why You’ll Want to Supplement

August 6, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Vitamin B12

(Updated  08-10-26) Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect both plant-based and non-plant-based eaters, although the reasons may differ. People eating a vegan or fully plant-based diet need to pay particular ...

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What I Ate For One Day on a Plant-Based Diet

April 21, 2021 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Mushroom Tacos

What I Ate in one Day I feel so happy knowing I'm giving my body everything it needs while my tastebuds are happy, too. So here we go… but I'm going to talk about beans for a minute because I like to make ...

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How to Deal with a Health Scare: 11 Tips to Help You Cope

April 7, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Worried woman

If we're paying attention, we do the best we can for our health. Especially by paying attention to things like eating a whole-food, plant-based diet, exercising, and being mindful of stress. Having the support of ...

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Busting 9 Plant-Based Diet Myths

March 13, 2021 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Plant-Based Diet Myths word on top of a bowl of veggies

Yes, Eating Plant-Based is Good For You Maybe you've read that eating a whole-food, plant-based diet is the best thing since sliced bread and are wondering what all the fuss is about because, well, you'd like your ...

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How to Press Tofu

March 5, 2021 By Diane Smith 1 Comment

tofu bud

Tofu is a staple for plant-based eaters. It's a healthy source of protein and is so versatile! If you've never prepared it before, you may be intimidated - especially when pressing tofu. This helpful guide will ...

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