An Online Learning Community for Plant-Based Eaters
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting in a hospital room because my husband was one day into recovering from double bypass surgery to relieve two 100 percent blockages to the arteries that lead to his heart.They’re called the widow makers. It was a surprise surgery (at least it was a surprise…
What a difference a year makes! When I first published this piece in June of 2018 I highlighted 5 restaurants that service plant-based eaters. Fast forward to August of 2019 and it’s clear that plant-based eating is hitting the mainstream market and making an impact. Here’s the top Plant-Based fast food joints (also known in…
Is there ever the “perfect time” to start something or create new habits? With the current distractions of summer in the northern hemisphere or perhaps the “winter blues” in the southern in full swing you might think that now is not the time to tackle anything that’s life changing. Yet, if not now, when? Here’s…
It’s pretty amazing to hear about people who live past the age of 100. It’s fascinating to learn what contributes to their longevity. Among this week’s top three tips is sharing the one thing that many healthy older people eat daily. It’s interesting and something that’s easy to add to anyone’s meal planning. These include…
We’ve all been faced with challenges that require us to pivot in order to move forward. For me that happened six years ago and the solution for me and my family was to ditch the Standard American Diet and switch to the whole food, plant-based lifestyle. This week marks my “plant-based aversary” and I’m sharing…
Who doesn’t want to know the secrets to aging well? I think most of us want to know, but many of us may wince at making peace with following through and enacting them. I knew that I hadn’t been paying close attention to my health. My life was sailing along at warp speed much like…
Switching to a new way of eating can present its share of challenges. Like what to make, grocery lists, meal prep, and where to buy organic healthy food. Then there’s the challenge of finding time to make the meals. Despite these concerns, it’s never been easier to live a plant-based lifestyle because of the resources…
Striving for healthier lifestyle choices doesn’t have to be some pie in the sky dream. In fact, not taking care of your body was one of the biggest regrets that people over the age of 65 reported to researchers. It wasn’t the fear of dying from chronic disease, rather, the incredible burden that living with…
There’s an old song whose lyrics include “regrets, I’ve had a few”. It’s the topic of regrets that leads off our top three tips of the week. We’ll explore lessons from older Americans who share their top 8 regrets and what we can do to avoid them. We also dive into the healthy habit of…
As a plant-based eater it’s not uncommon to find yourself being the plant-based eater. This can make you feel like the unicorn in the room. Pretty unique and a bit scarce to find others like yourself. This is exactly why the first tip in our weekly top three tips offers 5 ideas/tips on how to…