When I first changed to a plant-based diet, I found myself getting thrown off track and giving up prematurely by making it too complicated for myself. One way I made this mistake was with perfectionistic thinking; getting hung up on tiny details that don’t affect the larger picture but might seem like they do at the time. The problem with…
Some of you may be thinking, “Get out of here with your savory oats, gross!” I know, because I felt the same way at first. But I was feeling adventurous and wanted to try it. So I stepped outside of my comfort zone. There’s no right answer to which is better for you, sweet or savory, so long as you’re…
If you announce to your friends, family, or doctor that you’re eating a high carb, low-fat diet, they may look at you like you’ve suddenly sprouted a third eye and laugh when you say you expect to lose weight this way. Because “Everyone knows you can’t eat carbs and lose weight!” Right? Wrong! So let’s explore some of the basic…
It was Thanksgiving 2017. My friends and I decided to take a pre-dinner walk to a park down the street. I couldn’t breathe and was getting red-faced and panting. My husband patiently and kindly waited for me because I literally couldn’t keep up with our friends, and my heart was pounding from the exertion. I was only 32 years old…
We’re all finding ways to get more creative in the kitchen with fewer ingredients as many of us have been minimizing our shopping trips due to the coronavirus pandemic. Less frequent trips to the grocery store means having to make meals with less fresh vegetables on hand, and when you do get out for groceries the produce selection seems to…
A well stocked plant-based pantry means less headache at meal time, and faster meals. It’s also a great foundation for your healthy diet and weight loss regime, and of course – it’s helpful in an emergency, whether that means you’re snowed in or there’s a global pandemic. And with the onset of COVID-19, I think it’s safe to say most…
With the popularity of documentaries like The Game Changers (2018), Forks Over Knives (2011), and What the Health (2017) you may have heard the term “Whole-Food Plant-Based” recently. Sometimes it’s been shortened to the acronym WFPB as well. But what does it mean exactly, and how is it different from Veganism? Let’s explore what it means to follow a Whole-Food…
Dining out can be difficult and anxiety inducing when you’re starting out on a plant-based diet. If the people you find yourself eating out with don’t share your dietary preferences, it can be even harder. But going out to eat doesn’t have to be daunting. With the right know-how you can find plant-based meal options even when you find yourself…