It’s Soup Season!

With the change of season upon us it’s time to declare “Soup Season!”   There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day yet when I transitioned to the plant-based lifestyle I experienced a range of emotions. Many of these emotions are what any big change produces in most people. I…

3 Favorite Summertime Plant-Based Recipes

There was a time in my life that I called myself “kitchen impaired” meaning I didn’t know my way around a kitchen. I relied on lots of visits to area restaurants, packaged foods and take outs.  When I switched to the plant-based lifestyle in 2013 there was a time that I thought I wouldn’t be…

How Plant-Based Eating and Superbowl Parties Can be a Match

Typically I could care less about the Superbowl Game. I do however, like the commercials and the halftime show. Truth be told, I get kinda bored at Superbowl parties (except for the commercials and the “Superbowl squares” pool.) I find that I countdown until halftime or the end of the game. Unless I’m a fan…

Embrace a Healthier You: Join the Realistic Healthy Habits Project!

Are you ready to kickstart your journey towards a healthier and happier lifestyle? We invite you to be a part of the “Realistic Healthy Habits Project,” a transformative 10-day wellness program focused on cultivating positive habits related to eating well, moving well, and decluttering. A Quick Video Overview of the Project What to Expect: From…

Plant-Based Delights:Peppermint Bark & Holiday Goodie Guide!

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in a spread of plant-based delights that capture the essence of joy and togetherness? I’m sharing our family favorites including a delectable recipe for plant-based peppermint bark, along with a holiday goodie guide featuring peppermint snowballs, monkey bread, sugar cookies…

Five Plant-Based Weeknight Dishes to Embrace Plant-Based Living

In 2013, my family took a bold step towards a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle by embracing a plant-based way of eating. Little did we know, this decision would not only reshape our diets but also lead us on a culinary adventure, as we felt like we were starting over in the kitchen creating five plant-based…

Navigating Thanksgiving as a Plant-Based Eater

In 2013, our Thanksgiving took an unexpected turn as we embraced a plant-based lifestyle, bidding farewell to the Standard American Diet. Today, I’m sharing a bit of our journey and some mouthwatering plant-based Thanksgiving recipes to help navigating Thanksgiving as a Plant-Based eater. Faced with the challenge of creating a Thanksgiving feast without compromising our…

What Every Plant-Based Eater Must Have in Their Kitchen

Switching to the plant-based way of eating might make you feel like you’re the new kid in school. You know, like not knowing your way around and wanting to experience something familiar.  You may feel like you have to start over in the kitchen and rebuild your favorite” go to” line up of recipes. I…

3 Steps to Building Healthier Habits Even if You Love Cheese

Like most people who love cheese I too thought I’d never be able to “go plant-based” because I was certain that I’d never be able to give it up.  I was also certain that I’d always crave all things sweet and salty. Sound familiar? Here’s 3 steps to building healthier habits even if you love…

Success Story-A Case Study Follow Up

What started as a desire to avoid taking cholesterol lowering medication turned into a lifestyle change.  In November of 2018, Ann Starinsky went to her well visit check up and learned that her cholesterol level exceeded recommendations and was advised that she should begin taking medication to lower her levels to avoid a stroke and…