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Ep.84 | Starter FAQ: What IS a Plant-Based Diet? Does Plant-Based Mean No Meat at All? Jan 06, 2025

Are you ready to begin plant-based eating this New Year and want to start well, but feel a little confused? What does eating this way actually mean? Are meats allowed in your meals…or not?

If navigating this lifestyle transition seems tricky and confusing, I want to help. In this first episode of the...

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83 | Let's Get Personal - Why 2024 Was a Full Year (Personally & Podcast-Wise!) Dec 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind this podcast? Every week there is an episode giving you guidance and strategies for your plant-based diet journey, but what else has been happening? If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while now and enjoying it, now is your chance to find out.

In ...

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Ep. 82 | 3 Signs To Know You’re Ready for a Plant-Based Diet Change Dec 24, 2024

Have you been exploring plant-based eating, but find yourself ‘sitting on the fence’, unable to decide if a plant-based diet is right for you? You’ve seen the health benefits others are experiencing and know that this lifestyle could benefit you too. But you don’t know if you have what it takes to a...

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Ep. 81 | Don’t Like Beans? 3 Reasons Why This Shouldn’t Stop You From Eating Plant-Based Dec 17, 2024

Do you have a dislike for beans? Maybe you’ve never had them much during your childhood years, and when you did, you didn’t find them appetizing. So beans never featured high on your list of favorite food items. In fact, you know you can count the number of times you’ve eaten them on one hand, and y...

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Ep. 80 | Should You Limit or Avoid Fruit if You Are Eating Plant-Based with Diabetes? Dec 10, 2024

Can you eat fruit if you have diabetes? Fruit is often seen to contain lots of sugar and carbs, so many people are afraid to eat them. You may have even noticed your blood sugars getting high when you snack on an orange. So, what’s the truth on this?

Yes, moving to plant-based eating can help your bo...

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Ep. 79 | Should Vegans, Vegetarians and Plant-Based Eaters Take Vitamin B12? Dec 03, 2024

Are you wanting to make a lifestyle change but don’t know where to get the nutrients you need if you eat plant-based? There are so many vitamins out there, like vitamin D, C, B12, A, K, E and minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. Do you need supplements for them or can you get them from ...

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Ep. 78 | Pausing for Gratitude – A Special Thanksgiving Episode Nov 26, 2024

Has your life – at home or at work – been hectic and busy the moment 2024 started? Now in a blink of an eye, it seems that the end of the year is upon us with just a few weeks left. And you find yourself wondering, “Where DID this year go?”  

Well, I’m definitely feeling the same way. That’s why I in...

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Ep. 77 | 5 Plant-Based Main Course Meal Ideas to Enjoy During Holidays and Year-Round Nov 19, 2024

It’s coming to that time of year again, when calendars begin filling up with festive events and holiday gatherings. But if you’ve just recently started eating more plant-based, it can be also a time of worry and anxiety. Maybe you’re wondering, “How do I navigate this holiday season?” and “What will...

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Ep. 76 | Cooking for One? Here's How To Get Started on a Plant-Based Diet Nov 12, 2024

Does the idea of making plant-based meals seem too daunting and overwhelming, even though you want to start plant-based eating to improve your health? If you’re living by yourself so are only cooking for one, this transition can seem like something even harder to do. So how do you begin and make thi...

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Ep. 75 | How to Save Money When Buying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (So You Can Get More for Less!) Nov 05, 2024

Do you want to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables because you know it’ll benefit your health, but struggle with the cost? Food prices in general seem to be rising, for both animal-based foods and fresh produce. So what do you do? Skip the produce section and just rely on canned fruits and vegetabl...

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Ep. 74 | What's Acorn Squash & Simple Tasty Ways to Enjoy It - Get Meal Ideas! [Fall Ingredient Spotlight] Oct 29, 2024

Have you seen or had acorn squash before? These squashes look like huge acorns with their round plump globular shapes and even grooved ridges. They are often sold in bins at the grocery store with a dark green appearance, though they may appear in other colors, such as orange and white! If you’re ne...

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Ep. 73 | Weight Loss, Lower Blood Pressure & No More Binging After Moving to Plant-Based Eating – Interview with Winnona [Part 2] Oct 22, 2024

Have you been feeling a lack of control around food? If so, you’re not alone. That’s what my guest Winnona had been experiencing. Binge eating was a lifelong issue for her, and it occurred most often during the evenings while watching TV. But this ALL changed within a short period of time after she ...

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