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5 Tips for Happy, Healthy Plant-Based Kids (and Parents!)

February 14, 2019 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Family in the Kitchen

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…

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Can You Raise Healthy Kids on a Plant-Based Diet?

February 7, 2019 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Kid Shopping for Veggies

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 –…

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Seven Classic Recipes Every Plant-Based Cook Should Know

January 31, 2019 By Diane Smith 3 Comments

Pasta Primavera

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…

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Five Ways to Improve Weight Loss on a Plant-Based Diet

January 25, 2019 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

Woman Tape Measure

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…

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The Basics: Your Guide to a Whole Food Plant-Based Vegan Diet

January 23, 2019 By Diane Smith 8 Comments

Vegetables

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…

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Why a Daily Weight Tracker is Your Waistline’s Best Friend

January 17, 2019 By Diane Smith 3 Comments

Scale

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…

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Plant-Based Moroccan Holiday Menu

December 12, 2018 By Diane Smith 7 Comments

Vegetable Tagine

Wasn’t it just January? The months 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 holiday…

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A Plant-Based Guide to Thriving During the Holiday Season

December 6, 2018 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

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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…

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10 Tips for Easy Plant-Based Kitchen Cleanup

November 29, 2018 By Diane Smith 4 Comments

Woman Washing Dishes with pink gloves

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…

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How to Create Plant-Based Affirmations That Work

November 15, 2018 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Positive Thought

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…

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Go For Plant-Based Progress, Not Perfection

October 24, 2018 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Serving a salad

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…

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Is Depression Holding Back Your Plant-Based Lifestyle?

October 11, 2018 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

Sad Woman

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…

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The Magic of a Weekly Meal Planner

October 3, 2018 By Diane Smith 5 Comments

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…

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How to Make Plant-Based Vegan Cream Sauce

September 21, 2018 By Diane Smith 12 Comments

Vegan White 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…

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Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

September 12, 2018 By Diane Smith 12 Comments

Almonds berries blackberries

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…

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