Top Three Tips of the Week: WFPB Transformation, A Plant-Based Journey to Avoid Statin’s and Goal Setting

We all struggle with finding enough time. This can especially be true for women who are juggling multiple roles. I found that despite embracing the whole-food,plant-based lifestyle in 2013 I strayed away from always eating whole foods and packed on 15 pounds as a result.  I also failed to consistently exercise. This prompted me to…

This Weeks Top Three- November 8, 2018

Sometimes being a plant-based eater during the holiday season can be a challenge. I remember the first Thanksgiving after I switched to the WFPB way of eating. Let’s just say it didn’t go down as the most favorite of holiday meals. The good news is that I didn’t throw in the towel, rather I made…

How to Deal with Loved Ones Who Aren’t Interested in Switching to the Plant-Based Lifestyle

When I discover something that’s fun like a hot sale or a life changing way of eating, I love to share it with others. Most of us are wired to want to help others. Especially to help those that we are closest to. Do you have loved ones who aren’t interested in ditching their standard…

The Perfect Plant-Based|Vegan Meal to Serve to Any Guest

Let’s face it. Switching to a plant-based lifestyle can create lots of changes to your life.  It can also cause anxiety in what to feed a group of guests who have a range of eating habits.  You know what I mean. You want to host a dinner for friends or family and still eat a…

The World’s Best Crispy, Coconut Lime, Oil-Free, Baked Caulilower Tacos

Has anyone in your life ever let out a yelp? You know the kind that caused you to run like a rabbit to check out the reason for the noise? You know the kind that makes your heart sink because it’s filled with emotion and you’re certain there’s an emergency unfolding? This happened recently and…

7 Secrets to Travel as a Plant-Based|Vegan

Planning an upcoming trip but wondering how to do so as a plant-based|vegan eater?  You  don’t have to compromise your eating lifestyle. Here’s 7 secrets on to travel as a plant-based|vegan eater. 7 Secrets on to travel as a plant-based|vegan eater: 1. Plan Ahead Among the best things that you can do is plan ahead.…

Declare Your Independence from the Standard American Diet

If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to Declare Your Independence from the Standard American Diet. Every year Americans celebrate the fourth of July which marks the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed.  This also marks the celebration of the birth of the nation. In some ways, switching to a plant-based lifestyle…

The BEST Vegan Berry 4th of July Pie

For lots of years I’ve been the one to offer to bring some type of dessert for the annual Fourth of July celebration.  When I was still eating the Standard American Diet I enjoyed creating a “Fourth of July flag cake” complete with strawberries and blueberries making me feel like I was supplying something a…

Why It’s Hard to Switch to a Plant-Based Lifestyle

The struggle is real! Deciding to switch from the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) to a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet is often the easy part. The hard part is actually making the switch happen. Here’s why it’s hard to switch to a plant-based lifestyle. The inaugural issue of the True North Newsletter published in 2003…

Here’s The Top 5 Plant-Based|Vegan Fast Food Joints

With travel revving up and the number of plant-based eaters on the rise, there’s no doubt lots of newbie plant-based|vegans might wonder where they’ll be able to grab a quick bite while on the road (or anytime).  Here’s the top 5 Plant-Based|vegan fast food joints (also known in the food industry as QSR’s or quick-service…