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How Do You Cook Without Meat?

This is definitely one of the top questions I get from those starting a plant-based diet. It is also often a question from those who are interested in plant-based eating but just can’t see any other way of cooking that could be as flavorful as meat-based dishes.

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Want a Satisfying Protein-Packed Meal Booster?

If you’ve been searching for a simple way to cook and enjoy tofu, then look no further. Try this Incredibly Easy Sesame Sticky Tofu dish! Many recipes out on the Internet for sticky tofu either use too many ingredients or are high in salt, oil and/or s...

Pass the Beans, Please

What’s the hype with beans and just why are they good for you? Here’s the answer. Beans are part of the legume family and come packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and many phytochemicals. Legumes form a key element of a whole food, plant-based di...

A Way of Eating That Benefits All

Did you know? Adopting a whole food, plant-based eating pattern can benefit not only you, but ALL in your family too. Read on to find out why!

A whole food, plant-based diet is healthful, nutritious and appropriate for all ages and every stage of the life cycle. T...

Confused About Beans?

As you are looking to begin a plant-based diet, you may see or hear a lot of advice about eating more beans. But what exactly are beans, where do you buy them and do they cause gas? It’s natural to have questions if you’re not used to eating much beans or have only tried 1 to ...

You may have heard that whole grains are a key part of a whole food plant-based diet but are wondering if eating whole grains is actually healthy for you. For example, you may have heard that whole grains are too high in carbs and cause weight gain, or you may be on a gluten-free diet and you’re not...

Looking to Boost Your Immunity With Food?

If you are wondering how to eat to boost your immunity, the good news is a whole-food, plant-based diet not only nourishes you, it’s also superb for building up your body’s immune defenses! And with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it doesn’t hurt to boost o...

Is Tofu Good For You?

We hear a lot about soy and soy products like tofu, some good and some bad. So are you supposed to eat it? Yes! Unprocessed and minimally processed soy and soy products like soybeans, tempeh, edamame, soy milk and tofu can and should be part of a health-boosting plant-based di...

As you are beginning a plant-based diet, you’ll likely find that there are lots of new and unfamiliar plant-based ingredients and foods around you. That’s absolutely fine, because this is part of the fun of plant-based eating – it gives you the opportunity to try many new foods and find new food fav...

Why People Follow Plant-Based Diets

A review study published in 2020 revealed that people had many motivations behind following plant-based diets. These reasons included wanting better health, to lose weight, and ethical reasons such as environmental concern, world hunger, religion, and animal welfar...

Feeling Lost and Overwhelmed?

If you’re new to a plant-based diet, these questions are likely running through your mind right now, “What should I buy now that I want to eat differently? What seasonings should I get? Where do I find these ingredients?”

It does take a bit of thought, planning and di...

Ready To Live Your Best Life?

By now, you may be wanting to eat more plant-based to build your health the right way, have less risk of chronic disease and more quality time with loved ones. But what’s the BEST way to start as you are beginning your plant-based diet transition?

Even if you’re not ...

Plant-Based Diet Basics 101: How Fast Should I Make this Change?

Many people beginning a plant-based diet wonder how to best transition to this new way of eating. If you're one of them, know that you're not alone. You may be wondering too, "Should I switch over immediately overnight? Or should I do...

Psst…Plant-Based Cooking CAN be a Breeze

There’s this popular idea floating around …that plant-based eating will involve too much cooking time and you'll be stuck for HOURS in the kitchen…have you thought this?

Believe me, I thought so too initially…until I started plant-based cooking myself and fou...

Plant-Based Eating: Less or More Restrictive?

Thinking of making a switch to plant-based eating but fear you’ll be limiting yourself to just fruits and vegetables? 

You’re not alone. Many people think moving to plant-based eating means giving up everything they enjoy and being only able to have sta...

Cognitive decline is inevitable…or is it?

Short term memory loss, forgetfulness, fuzzy memories, dementia, Alzheimer’s…you name it. Heck we’ve seen it happen to our own loved ones..

The statistics are rather depressing. According to the World Health Organization, there are around 55 million people w...

Say Hello to Better Health in 2022

Is better health, more energy and a healthier weight possible…without going on a fad diet? YES it is and more!

If you're feeling ready for something different in 2022, watch this video below to find out how plant-based eating can turn your life around and give you ...