HEALTH TIPS
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 holiday meal, my plant-based Moroccan ...
A Plant-Based Eater’s Guide to Thriving During the Holidays
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 rich and meaningful moments of connection with families and friends, but the reality is that the pressures and often unrealistic ...
10 Tips for Easy Plant-Based Kitchen Cleanup
If you celebrate the holidays, like so many of us, you probably find this time of year particularly challenging. Gift shopping, home decorating, family dinners and parties can all be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you’re new to eating a plant-based diet.Following a whole food ...
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 ...
Go for Plant-Based Progress, Not Perfection
Whatever goal we’re trying to achieve or new habit that we’re trying to adopt – whether we’re trying to get in shape or become a better photographer – for most of us there’s no such thing as overnight success. It’s the same with switching to a plant-based lifestyle: it takes time and hard work to ...
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 takes energy, effort, intention and ...
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 developed a weekly meal planning worksheet, and it’s changed ...
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 cream sauce without the dairy milk, cheese, and butter. The good news is that it’s easier than you think! Simple and versatile vegan ...
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 other positive lifestyle changes, such as good sleep ...
