Embarking on any new dietary adventure can be daunting—how do you swap out lifelong eating habits for new ones—and make sure they stick? The key to making and maintaining a meaningful diet switch is to not try to do it overnight. Small, smart steps are essential for sustainable success. Here’s your guide to going plant-based.
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How to Grow Herbs and Vegetables in an Apartment or Balcony this Fall
I love visiting farmers' markets every fall and picking up fresh herbs and veggies covered in bits of earth. Everyone thinks you can only grow veggies in the spring and summer but the truth is you can grow your own crops starting in the fall...
It’s Self Care Month. To Achieve Wellness, Try a Plant-Based Diet, Says This Doctor
September is National Self Care Awareness Month, traditionally a time when "back to school" has always meant personal renewal, stretching yourself, and trying new things. Here's how to take care of yourself by eating a whole-food plant-based diet, according to Dr. Sar...
How to Start a Vegan Diet: Choose the Free Diet Plan That’s Right For You
Vegan everything is the latest wellness trend to take over our feeds and influence our food choices. But a vegan approach or plant-based way of eating isn’t only a short-term solution to lose weight. As a nutritionist, I can tell you that numerous studies show that adopting a predominantly plant-cen…
The Easiest Way to Start a Vegan Diet is One Meal a Day, a Nutritionist Says
The world is changing, and you’re likely spending more time at cooking than ever before. There are so many things you can’t control during this pandemic era, so why not focus on something you can control, like your diet? If you’ve been thinking of transitioning to a plant-based diet but never had th…
The Top 20 Vegetables with the Highest Protein to Eat on a Plant-Based Diet
Want to add protein to your day but don't know where to start? Stop scratching your head at the farmer's market and check out this list with the top 20 most protein-dense veggies so you know what
How to Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet from Health Coach and Bodybuilder
To build muscle, lose weight, and burn calories in the gym, many people believe that you need to eat animal protein or use supplements to see results. Meghann Reich, who's a fitness equipment professional (Health and Fitness Equipment Centers) health coach (Fitness Queen Ohio) and plant-based b…
How to Start Eating a Plant-Based Diet, in Just Three Hours
Starting a new plant-based diet can be intimidating. Where do you begin? Now there is a three-hour course, taught online by The Beet's regular contributor, Elysabeth Alfano, to help answer all your pressing questions, like where do I get my protein...
Here’s How to Go Vegan or Plant-Based, According to a Nutritionist
Want to start eating a plant-based diet? Here are five easy steps to take to feel healthier, more energetic and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
Trending: The Vegan Diet for Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss. Bye, Bye Keto.
Right now everyone wants a piece of healthy weight-loss success, and more and more people are trying the Vegan Diet, also known as the Plant-Based Diet. Unlike keto diets, which are both hard to sustain and not heart-healthy over the long term, the Vegan Diet is a whole-food plant-based way of eatin…
Your Complete Guide to Growing a Successful Vegetable Garden
The current pandemic has planted roots for the desire to be self-sufficient. Luckily, it’s not too late to put your green thumb to work and cultivate your own vegetable garden. Long, warm days make it the prime season for many garden vegetables...