What would happen if you decide to drink alcohol while on a plant based diet? One might assume that beer is an entirely plant based food. In reality, beer often contains animal products. Sometimes animal products are used to brew alcoholic drinks, especially beer. If you are serious about being in excellent health, you might … Read more

Can I get enough protein on a plant-based diet? Yes, you can get an adequate amount of protein on a plant based diet. I’m often surprised by how many people are concerned about this. Protein is definitely an essential building block in any proper diet. However, meat, poultry and dairy are not the only sources … Read more

“So, can I eat bread on a plant based diet?”, you might be asking. Absolutely, Yes! It can surely be part of a healthy plant-based diet. Unfortunately, most of the bread sold today is heavily processed. You must seek out healthy, whole-grain loaves  that do not include refined flour. There are, however, many other ingredients … Read more

Being slightly overweight is usually not a reason to worry. However, being severely overweight is hazardous to one’s health and can shorten one’s life. Today, as much as 40% of adults in the United States are obese. Many other physical and mental health problems are becoming more commonplace. While life expectancy is still almost at … Read more

I often hear people say they would love to add more veggies to their diet if not for..an excuse. Mainly, the high cost of good quality plant based options. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that you can save money on a plant-based diet, if you know how. Here are some good tips … Read more

A plant-based diet is a diet based predominantly of plants. Examples include lettuces, vegetables, legumes, fruits, grains, seeds and nuts. Plant based diets are usually devoid of any food of animal origin. So, it is a food program that usually does not include the consumption of meat and dairy products.  If you are transitioning to … Read more

“Plant based” means something different to everyone. For some, it means living a healthier and more vital life. For others, it represents a more peaceful way of life, which would prevent animal suffering. Alternatively, it can mean choices that could improve the environment. The path to a plant-based diet looks different for everyone. Some people … Read more

It’s a beautiful day to be alive! Have you eaten your veggies today? More and more people are getting excited about improving their health thru simple dietary changes. The internet has made it incredibly easy to find evidence based research that supports WHY you might want to do that. But, without your own reason to … Read more