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Ever “fall off the plant-based wagon”? Find out what to do when you stray from plant-based eating in this week’s top three tips. We also talk about the increase in plant-based options in the mainstream. Everywhere from restaurants to amusement parks. Additionally we explore transitioning to #WFPB and whether or not to “dive in or…
Did you know there’s three things that we’re not eating that’s killing us? A recent study found in the medical journal the Lancet was eye opening. It’s also the reason it’s the first tip in this week’s Top Three Tips. Despite the three things that lead to a suboptimal diet resulting in 11 million deaths…
Nobody likes it when they don’t know what an acronym stands for. Or feels like they’re the only one who doesn’t get an “insider’s term. That’s why in this week’s Top Three Tips I demystify the “plant-based lingo”. There’s lots of jargon that goes along with this WOE. Everything from ditching the SAD and adopting…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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…