Here’s a fact that stops people in their tracks every time I share it: bacon, sausage, hot dogs, jerky, and deli meats are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen — the exact same category as cigarettes and asbestos. I know how that sounds. Surely a turkey sandwich...
It feels like everyone is talking about Ozempic, Wegovy, and the other GLP-1 weight loss drugs right now. If you’re already taking one, or seriously considering it, there’s no shame in that — sometimes medication is exactly the support you need, and when...
You’ve probably heard a lot about intermittent fasting (IF), and wondered whether it’s just another diet trend or something genuinely worth trying. Here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be extreme. No 24-hour fasts, no starving yourself, no...
The 4th of July is all about good food, good company, and enjoying the sunshine. And guess what? You don’t need hot dogs and mayo-drenched potato salad to have the full cookout experience. These seven whole food plant-based recipes cover everything from the...
If you’ve ever wondered whether all those packaged snacks, frozen meals, and fast food runs are really that bad for your heart – a new study has a pretty clear answer. Researchers just published findings from one of the largest and most diverse heart...
So you just got your blood work back, and your doctor said the words: “Your cholesterol is high.” First, take a breath. High cholesterol is one of the most common and most modifiable risk factors for heart disease. And while medication is sometimes...
Many people come to me wanting to lose weight, and they’re already doing so many things right. They’ve switched to a plant-based diet, they’re moving their bodies, they’re trying. And yet, the scale won’t budge. A whole food plant-based...
What if the goal wasn’t perfection…But variety? For years, nutrition advice has focused on what to avoid or restrict. But emerging research is pointing us in a much more empowering direction: Eat more plants and not just more… but more types of plants. One of the most...
If you’ve ever found yourself starting over on a Monday, again, you already know something isn’t working. Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because the thing you’re doing is built to end. That’s the core problem with dieting. And...
If you’ve spent any time in the plant-based world, you’ve probably heard some version of “eating more plants is good for your heart.” And yes, we’ve all nodded along. But every now and then, a piece of research comes out that makes you...
Welcome to Simply Plant Based Kitchen where I show you how to make whole food plant-based eating simple, easy, & delicious to transform your health & weight without spending all your time in the kitchen.
