If you’re loving your plant-based diet, you’re probably wanting to share it with your kids. Of course, you want to have them be as enthusiastic about this healthy lifestyle as you are! When we see the benefits of eating this way, we naturally…
Can You Raise Healthy Kids on a Plant-Based Diet?
Whether you’re new to a whole food plant-based diet or have been whole food plant-based for a long time, you may have some questions and concerns when it comes to raising plant-based kids. After all, the dietary wisdom we’ve inherited as a culture –…
Seven Classic Recipes Every Plant-Based Cook Should Know
If you’re new to eating a plant-based diet, you might feel overwhelmed with how to proceed. Not only are you trying to figure out what foods to eat, but also may be struggling with how to make a plant-based meal or how to make…
Five Ways to Improve Weight Loss on a Plant-Based Diet
Considering a plant-based diet for weight loss? While there are lots of reasons people are attracted to a whole food plant-based vegan diet – such as animal welfare and the environment – a desire to lose weight for overall wellness or to overcome conditions…
The Basics: Your Guide to a Whole Food Plant-Based Vegan Diet
With plant-based diets and especially plant-based athletes getting so much media attention lately, you’ve probably seen and heard the news and maybe even some hype. Perhaps you’re wondering what all the fuss is about? Or maybe you have some friends or family members who’ve…
Why a Daily Weight Tracker is Your Waistline’s Best Friend
Who doesn’t want to look and feel their best? Have you noticed that life is just better all-around when we’re at the best weight for our height and body type? We feel lighter, more graceful and more “at home” in our bodies. Our clothes…
Plant-Based Moroccan Holiday Menu
Wasn’t it just January? The months do seem to slip by quickly and with Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to think about our holiday meal (if you’re celebrating, of course). I’m sharing something a little different than what you might typically expect for a…
A Plant-Based Guide to Thriving During the Holiday Season
If you’re not feeling entirely “holiday happy” right now, rest assured that you’re not alone! The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year filled with meaningful moments of connection with families and friends, but the reality is that the pressures and…
10 Tips for Easy Plant-Based Kitchen Cleanup
You’ve probably found that cooking from home is a given if you want to eat healthy whole food. This, my friend can be a challenge, especially if you’re new to eating a plant-based diet. Not only that, but kitchen cleanup is also part of…
How to Create Plant-Based Affirmations That Work
You’ve probably heard of affirmations. But, have you ever considered applying these simple yet surprisingly powerful tools to support your plant-based dietary habits? Affirmations don’t cost anything. You don’t need any special certifications, training or equipment, and you can do them anywhere and anytime…
Go For Plant-Based Progress, Not Perfection
You want to make lasting plant-based progress, right? The truth is that whatever kind of goal we’re trying to achieve or new habit we’re trying to adopt – whether it’s getting in shape or reading more – for most of us there’s no such…
Is Depression Holding Back Your Plant-Based Lifestyle?
Are you feeling dissatisfied with the progress you’re making on your plant-based diet? You may or may not realize it, but depression may be playing a role in keeping you from the healthy lifestyle you’re looking for. Making the switch to a plant-based diet…
The Magic of a Weekly Meal Planner
If you find yourself scrambling last minute to put balanced, healthy lunches and dinners on the table, you’re not alone! We’ve all been there (well, at least most of us!) In fact, I’ll confess that to save my own sanity I got creative and…
How to Make Plant-Based Vegan Cream Sauce
If you love rich foods as much as I do, you probably know how a cream sauce can really make a dish. Unfortunately, plant-based eaters are often unsure of how to make a vegan cream sauce without dairy milk, cheese, and butter. The good…
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
The science keeps getting louder and stronger all the time – chronic inflammation in your body is never a good thing and can only cause problems. The good news is that there is something you can do about that. In addition to exercise and…