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Are you starting a plant-based diet but worry about getting enough iron? All your life, you’ve been on a meat-heavy diet and the idea of getting anemia has never crossed your mind. But now when you talk to someone about going plant-based, one of the first questions they tend to ask is, “Won’t you ge...

Are you wanting to begin a plant-based diet, but don’t know if you’ll be able to handle the ‘gut’ transition? You’ve heard or seen others on social media complain about gas and bloating, and you’re worried the same will happen to you. 

But does this happen to all people making this diet change? And h...

Need a Super Simple Homemade Salad Dressing Recipe?

When I first moved to plant-based eating many years ago, I still bought regular bottled salad dressings for my salads. But as I moved more into a whole food plant-based diet and began learning more, I realized that these were not the healthiest ch...

Have you been on a low-carb diet like Keto and want to move away from it? You’ve done research and now know that plant-based eating would be best for your health. But how do you make this transition?

You want to get healthier, but not gain more weight. You’re actually hoping the scales will tip mo...

Are you worried about…fruit? Growing up, you’ve always loved fruits like apples, peaches and berries and now you see so many delicious summertime fruits available. But you also have diabetes and want to eat plant-based to better your health. How is this all going to affect you? Maybe you’re also won...

Have you been trying unsuccessfully for a while now to eat and like beans? By now, you’ve tasted a few different kinds of beans, but still haven’t found one that you liked. It’s all rather frustrating and disappointing. You’re about ready to give up on them altogether, and move on to other plant-bas...

Are you wanting to add more vegetables and fruits to your plates, but wonder if you can afford it? Right now, you’re already spending quite a bit on groceries weekly, mainly on meats, eggs, and processed foods. Yes, you’re also buying carrots, apples, and other produce items, but it’s not a lot. The...

Have you recently started a gluten-free diet and now wonder how to make that work with plant-based eating? What are some key things you need to watch out for so you can handle both aspects with confidence…and actually enjoy this combined new lifestyle?

I’ve got you covered. Today on the podcast, I'...

Are you thinking of making a plant-based diet change but worry that you’ll then need to take all these EXTRA dietary supplements to get enough nutrition? Like vitamin B12 – isn’t that a nutrient all vegans and vegetarians need to supplement with, but others don’t?

Well yes and no. Let’s talk about ...

Who doesn't love a good cookie? I definitely do. Especially if it is an easy and nutrient-packed one!

That's why I'm excited to share this cookie recipe with you. It's one of two original new cookie recipes I created in honor of my daughter's birthday a few months ago. But since this turned out to ...

It’s time to start packing for an exciting summer ahead, with an adventure planned by plane to another state or country. Yet you’ve recently begun plant-based eating, and now wonder how this will work with traveling. What will you eat in the air, and what can your family eat, now that you’re all emb...

Are you curious about plant-based eating or have just begun your diet transition, but already feel overwhelmed with all the changes needed? Not only do you have to swap meats out from your plate, there’s the dairy, eggs and other animal-based food products too. There are also new terms to learn abou...