14 Ways to Gain Healthy Weight on a Plant-based Diet

Plant-based diets are so effective for weight loss that some actually find themselves losing too much weight when undergoing the transition. This may be particularly true for nursing mamas, endurance athletes, and people with unusually efficient metabolisms. The most efficient way to gain healthy weight on a plant-based diet is to build lean muscle while […]

Why Plant-based Diets are Best for Long-term Health & Longevity

If you are new to a plant-based diet you may be wondering if it is sustainable long-term, as many “diets” tend to be the opposite. After embracing this lifestyle for over five years now, I have thoroughly reviewed the breadth of current research regarding the long-term health implications of a plant-based diet for myself and […]

How to Overcome Food Addiction & Binge Eating with a Plant-based Diet

One of the less commonly discussed benefits of a plant-based diet is its ability to reset maladaptive binge cycles that originate from food addictions. With a background in psychology and an ongoing interest in nutrition, I have been exposed to a breadth of helpful research on this topic that I am excited to share with […]

Top Plant-based Foods & Strategies for Fast, Sustainable Weight Loss

Plant-based diets have consistently been shown to be effective for long-term weight loss. For those who are trying to achieve their weight loss goals more rapidly, there are certain foods and strategies that can boost your efforts. Plant-based, vegan foods from the legume, whole grain, fruit, and vegetable categories are most beneficial for maintaining a […]

14 Reasons You are NOT Losing Weight on a Plant-based, Vegan Diet

Some people following a plant-based diet require more than simply excluding animal products to lose a substantial amount of weight. Sometimes you may have to dig deeper to fine-tune your dietary habits before finally reaching their weight loss goals. It took me years of research and trial and error, but I have finally come up […]

Why a Plant-based Diet is Healthier than Eating Meat

There is an ongoing debate regarding whether or not humans are carnivorous animals. Giving up meat was very difficult to wrap my head around when I transitioned to a vegan diet. There are several areas of research to take into consideration when making this important decision. A plant-based diet is certainly healthier than eating meat. […]

Low-carb Vs Low-fat Diet: Which is Best for Sustainable Weight Loss?

There is a lot of ongoing confusion regarding the best dietary carb to fat ratio for effective, sustainable weight loss. I have spent a lot of time trying to weave through the fallacies and misrepresented science to come to my own conclusions and determine how to safely construct my diet. In the end, it truly […]

Plant-based, Vegan Diet Vs Paleo: Which is healthier?

There are many debates out there today touting the benefits of a paleo or plant-based diet and which one is right for you. But which one is actually healthier and which is just another fad? The health benefits of a diet based on whole natural plant foods far exceeds those of a heavy animal-based dietary […]

Top Plant-based Pantry Essentials: Major Health Benefits & Meal Ideas

After you become familiar with the basic plant-based foods you can create just about any meal. If you are uncomfortable preparing and cooking healthy plant-based dishes, I will show you how to start from scratch. You will be an expert after about a week or so! The most common plant-based (PB) pantry essentials include dried […]

Top 12 Benefits of a Plant-based, Vegan Diet

The following information provides a wide range of benefits obtained through the use of a plant-based diet. From disease reversal to increased athletic performance, this diet is truly life-altering. Go ahead and click on my YouTube video below to get a quick overview of these benefits. 1. Reduced risk of chronic disease Cancer The power […]