Eating a plant-based diet is one of the fastest-moving diet trends. It is gaining even more traction every year! You may be asking yourself, “why should I eat a plant-based diet?” Read on to discover why this idea is producing a revolutionized change in…
Reader Question: How Do I Stop Wasting Food and Start Saving Money?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: One challenge I’ve encountered on a plant-based diet is how much money to spend on what? I went crazy and bought so many fruits and vegetables the first week I threw almost…
Should You Eat Packaged Foods on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?
Let’s face it – even though we know that a completely unprocessed whole food plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat, for many of us it’s unrealistic to avoid ALL processed and packaged foods. We want to be successful with our plant-based lifestyle,…
Is Red and Processed Meat Really OK? Debunking the Latest Hype
If you follow the news even a bit, you’ve probably caught wind of the latest uproar about the health impacts of eating red and processed meats. One after another news outlet, from the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times…
Recipe Roundup: Jumpstart Your Fall with Healthy Warming Spices
As temperatures drop and the cozy sweaters come out of the closet, many of us begin to crave the warm, comforting flavors that remind us of fall and winter. All the seasons are special, but beautiful fall colors, heart-warming holidays, and delicious warming fall…
Oatly Oat Milk: What’s All the Buzz About?
Well, as they say, there are exceptions to every rule! In my March article, “Three Great Reasons to Make Your Own Almond and Other Plant-Based Milk,” I learned that most brands of store-bought plant milk are highly processed beverages made with fillers and stabilizers…
Reader Question: How Do I Stop Craving Meat and Being Hungry All the Time?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: “I’ve been plant-based since Feb 2017. Thankfully, it solved just about every issue I dealt with, from sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I take no medicine anymore, but Zantac for heartburn and…
What to Expect When Eating a Plant-Based Diet
MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS Although new adventures can be exciting, changing habits you’re used to can play tricks on your mind. In its attempt to keep you safe, your mind might encourage you to be careful or to be wary. These are things to consider…
Cooking Without Oil
OIL-FREE COOKING AND BAKING Many in the whole-food plant-based diet community recommend eating an oil-free diet or one with very little to no processed oil to promote optimum health. I agree, so cooking without oil is a great skill to cultivate. Even olive oil…
How to Make Oil-Free Salad Dressings
ROCK YOUR SALADS THE HEALTHY NATURAL WAY! If you’re anything like me, dressings are often the best part of the salad – or at least it’s what I most look forward to! The perfect dressing can make the whole salad and inspire you to…
Chill Out: 19 Cooling Plant-Based Summer Recipes
Whoa, it’s mid-July and the heat is on! Almost everywhere in the U.S is having record high temps of 90 degrees or more! Let’s face it, no one wants to be in the kitchen right now cooking over a hot stove or oven, right?…
Reader Question: Concerned About Getting Enough Protein and is Soy Safe?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: You are such an inspiration to me, and your recipes never fail to satisfy! It is evident that you are passionate about plant-based eating and teaching others how to eat better and…
Reader Question: How Do I Minimize Cravings for Sweet and Salty Snacks?
This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. READER QUESTION: I seem to manage my plant-based lifestyle, but I’m craving sweets and salty snacks. I eat fruit daily. Plus, I cook with very little to no salt at all. I LOVE my…
What I Ate for 7 Days on a Plant-Based Diet
FREEBIE: Download the “What I Ate for 7 Days” meal plan so you can start eating plant-based right now. The download includes a grocery list, shopping and recipe tips and every recipe, as well.
Get Your Leafy Greens On! (Part 2)
As promised, in this second part of “Get Your Leafy Greens On!” we’re going to take a closer look at the nutrition and health benefits of the top four green superfoods according to plant-based pioneer Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI). Kale,…