14 Major Myths & Misconceptions Surrounding a Plant-based, Vegan Diet

There is a lot of misguided information in nutrition that slowly works its way into our general knowledge. Some of it can seem harmless but the truth is that these beliefs can seriously undermine our health and happiness. I’ve done some extensive research on the plant-based, vegan diet to weed out the facts from the […]

Complete Guide for Starting a Plant Based, Vegan Diet

Learning how to change your diet can feel overwhelming, especially if you are motivated by medical reasons. You can relax knowing that going plant-based is easy when you have helpful tools and resources to make the transition smoother. To begin a more plant-based or vegan diet you will educate yourself on the types of foods […]

What Foods People Eat on a Plant-based Diet: An Easy Starter Guide

A plant-based diet is usually considered restrictive by those who have never tried it. But for those of us who have made it a part of our life, we know it is far from. I actually eat a greater variety of foods now than when I ate a diet centered around meat. A plant-based diet […]

Is Bread Part of a Healthy Plant-based Diet?

Over the 5 years, I have been eating plant-based I commonly receive the question of whether or not I eat bread. As simple as this may seem, there are actually many ways to answer it correctly. You can eat bread on a plant-based diet if you are not concerned with eating processed, artificially caloric-dense foods. […]

How to Lose the Baby Weight with a Plant-based, Vegan Diet

Throughout my pregnancy, I had been concerned with how, or if, I was going to be able to shed the baby weight following birth. Thankfully, I was able to follow my whole-food plant-based diet plan carefully throughout the majority of my pregnancy and the weight was gone by the time I returned home from the […]

Juicing and Smoothies on a Plant-based Diet: Pros & Cons

Juicing and blending food into smoothies are commonly associated with plant-based diets. Following a whole-foods plant-based diet myself, I often wonder if consuming fruits and veggies in a liquid form provides more benefits or drawbacks. Pros of blending & juicing Ensures you will get your recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables Allows your body […]

40 Clever Ways to Save Money on a Plant-based Diet

People tend to have a common misconception that eating a healthy plant-based diet is more expensive than eating the standard Western fare. Fortunately, eating healthy can be very affordable, but if you are not careful, it can also get a little pricey. Below are 40 helpful tips I have learned through my own experience on […]

Is Eating Plant-based More Expensive?

Since I began eating plant-based in 2015, people have commonly asked me if eating this way is more expensive than when I used to eat the standard American fare. I did some research comparing my own grocery receipts and that of some friends and family to determine the answer to this question. Eating a plant-based […]

Printable Plant-based SOS & Gluten-free Grocery List & Tips!

For some, the hardest part about implementing a healthy diet is knowing how to plan meals and figuring out what to buy at the grocery store. Thankfully, these things are easy to learn and will naturally develop with practice. Creating a simple plant-based, SOS and gluten-free grocery list on a budget starts with some fundamental […]

How to Battle Dermatitis Herpetiformis Without Dapsone

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects 10-15% of people with celiac disease. Although up to 20% of people with DH have a normal intestinal biopsy and normal celiac blood tests, all patients with DH respond positively to a gluten-free diet. Unfortunately, severe cases of dermatitis herpetiformis do not completely resolve […]