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New foods, new ingredients, new ways of cooking…starting a plant-based diet can feel super overwhelming and confusing. But it doesn’t need to be. This article shows you simple yet effective strategies you can adopt to get started with ease on the road to a plant-based diet lifestyle for optimal heal...

With new plant-based and vegan commercial foods coming onto the market nearly every day, there are seemingly endless options to choose from if you are a new or established plant-based eater. Yet, an important distinction must be made amongst these plant-based food options, if you are truly vested in...

The holidays are here, but it can also feel like an anxious and stressful time if you've just started plant-based eating or want to begin. If this is you, know that you’re not alone. Others feel worried too about stepping out into the social arena for the first time with a new lifestyle change.

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Can people who dislike eating fruits and vegetables begin to view plant-based foods differently and actually start enjoying them after switching to plant-based eating? If so, how fast can one expect such a change to happen? This article looks at the fascinating world of our tastebuds to see whether ...

The holidays can be a memorable time marked by special moments such as gathering with family and friends, sharing a meal together, creating memories, topped by the fun and excitement of gift exchanging. But with current gas prices and food costs, are there ways to save on food shopping dollars, so y...

Are there some natural immunity boosters you can build into your meals for yourself and your family to reduce chances of catching a cold, virus or even…COVID? This article will show why vitamin C is important to our immunity and highlight some surprising fruits and vegetables that top the list in vi...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, some might feel the pressure of re-creating some traditional family favorites – with a plant-based or vegan take. One of these familiar meal items would be pumpkin pie. In this recipe post, I will show you a super easy way to make a delicious vegan pumpkin pie…on...

Acorn squash is one of the most nutritious squashes around. It is also a vegetable that can be used in a myriad of ways in the plant-based kitchen. In this article, I will show you some surprising facts about acorn squash, how it compares nutritionally to a few other squash vegetables, and just how ...

Have you ever been curious about stir-fries and wondered if you could do it at home? Yes, you can! Stir-frying is not only a fast, flavorful and useful cooking technique to know, it can also be a more healthful alternative, compared to other cooking methods like boiling or deep frying. In this artic...

Yes, it’s that time again…Fall, and along with it comes a delectable selection of Fall season fruits and vegetables. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, this could mean time to enjoy a small, orange, plump and sweet delight…persimmons! Never heard of them or tried them before? In this article, we’...

Have you ever enjoyed a fancy-looking Asian stir-fried dish at a restaurant and wished you could replicate it at home?  Well, it is easier to do so than you think! Yet many shy away from this quick and efficient cooking technique because it seems to be too hard to do. Can you relate? Perhaps like a ...

Do you love avocados but hate them going over-ripe and having to throw them away? In this article, I’ll show you how to best pick and store the avocados you buy, so you can finally solve this money-draining problem!

The Problem with Avocados

Let’s face it – avocados generally aren’t cheap, and it ca...