Ep. 137 | What IS Plant-Based? 3 Key Things You Should Know

Are you exploring plant-based eating now and think you want to make a change, but feel confused about what this actually means? You see others moving into plant-based eating and know it’s helping them. But is eating this way the same as going vegan? Or how do you know you’re choosing the right foods to eat?

Let me help. I’m excited to begin a special 4-part Plant-Based Beginners Series with you this month of January. I know many may be starting plant-based eating or want to begin at this time of year. That’s why I want to support you in making this important lifestyle shift so you can enjoy more health wins in 2026.

So in this first episode of the Plant-Based Beginner Series, I’ll share 3 important things you need to know about plant-based eating, and clear up the confusion between different plant-based terms. Let’s get you started on the road to transforming your health with confidence. Ready? Let’s dive in!

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Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps:

• [1:38] Some key ways I want to support you as 2026 kicks off
• [1:59] Get details on the PPLT Course New Year Sale here!
• [3:00] What often happens when my family goes out to eat
• [4:41] The term ‘plant-based’ is a relatively loose and general term
• [5:26] Different specific eating patterns can fall under the ‘plant-based diet’ umbrella term
• [7:46] The healthiest plant-based eating pattern you can adopt
• [9:50] Here’s how to get 20% off the Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course
• [10:19] Grab this BONUS gift with the Course!

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AND If you join the PPLT Course before midnight January 15, you’ll get an exclusive 40 minute private 1:1 BONUS coaching session with me. I’ll help you strategize and kickstart your lifestyle change so you can have even more success in your diet transition. 

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Next Steps:

Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse 

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Learn -> www.plantnourished.com 

Connect with Community -> www.facebook.com/groups/beginnerplantbaseddietsuccess 

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