Do Plant-Based Diets Need “Careful Planning”? What a New Study Reveals
If you’ve ever dipped your toe into plant-based eating, you’ve probably heard the warning: “Just make sure you plan your meals carefully.” As someone who has coached thousands of people through this lifestyle, I’ve always found that phrase… interesting. Why? Because...
How to Get Enough Iron on a Plant-Based Diet
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in our overall health, from supporting energy levels to maintaining healthy immune function. While iron is commonly associated with red meat, many plant-based foods are rich in this vital nutrient, offering a...
5 Tips For Eating More Plant-Based This Year
This time of year lots of people are setting their New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe you too? And if eating more plant-based is one of your goals for this year I have some tips to help you be successful! #1 – Start With What You Like…and That May Not Be...
Perfect Picks: A Gift Guide for Plant-Based Cooks
The time of gift giving is upon us and many are looking for the perfect gift. And if you are a plant-based cook or you know someone who is, this is definitely the perfect time of year to score some good deals. Everyone always asks me what my favorite products are, so...
How to Enjoy a Plant-Based Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of joy, gratitude, and, let’s not forget, delicious food! For those of us following a plant-based lifestyle, this festive period presents a unique set of challenges, from navigating dinner tables laden with traditional meat dishes to...
What Is A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet?
I started eating a whole food plant-based diet after I lost my Dad to Alzheimer’s. He also had heart disease and prostate cancer. Watching my Dad struggle the last 20 years of his life with so much chronic disease, I knew I had to do something to prevent that...
My Favorite Plant-Based Books & Cookbooks of 2023
I can’t believe this year is almost to an end! The good news is there were a lot of great plant-based books & cookbooks released in 2023! And since people always ask me what my favorites are, I thought I’d make a short list of the new ones from this...
10 Tips to Stay Plant Based During the Holidays
If this is your first time being plant based for the holidays, it can be very stressful with totally new territory to navigate! I can absolutely relate and remember how anxious I was going into my first Holidays. Let’s be real…I still get nervous, because...
Important Supplements to Consider on a Plant Based Diet
One of the most common questions I get from beginners going plant based is what about Vitamin B12? And what supplements should I take on a plant based diet? I’m going to give you the skinny on the most important supplements to consider on a vegan or plant based...
