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.
Plant-Based For Beginners
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.
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. Gardening is a...
It’s Never Too Late to Start a Plant-Based Diet. See Results in Three Weeks
In this time of COVID-19 nursing homes are dangerous environments. Since January, when the first outbreak in Washington State killed hundreds of people in nursing homes, the trend has continued: Fully 30 percent of the total US coronavirus cases have occurred in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. Now nurs...
How to Start Eating a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet
In fact, whole foods and a plant-based diet fit pretty perfectly together, as both consist of eating foods in their most natural state. Whether you think your diet can use a little tweaking or you want to learn exactly how to do a more whole foods approach, here are the ins and outs of how to eat a whole foods, plant-based diet.
Here’s How to Go Meatless For May (or Mostly Meatless)
Meat used to be the main part of my diet. All everyone could talk about was the Paleo Diet, so I tried it and found myself getting sick all the time. I couldn't understand how this could be happening since I thought I was eating the healthiest I ever had...
‘No Meat May’ Program Sees a Record Number of Participants Signing Up
After this year's record-breaking Veganuary, it comes as no surprise that No Meat May, a program launched in 2013 by Ryan Alexander and Guy James Whitworth, has nearly doubled its sign-ups from 2019 to 2020. With nearly 25,000 participants in the 2020 program and growing, No Meat May is a global campaign that helps people ditch meat from their diet for 31 days, and according to their own surveys,
These 7 Vegan Smartphone Apps Make Eating and Dining Easier
If you’re new to eating vegan, you may find yourself a little overwhelmed, wondering what you should buy at the grocery store, what kind of (tasty) meals you can cook at home, and what restaurants will have suitable options for you. For all of you who have been living a plant-based life for a while, you may have the knack of things down by now but could use a little inspiration or way to stay in-t
The 7 Questions Everyone Asks When They Start Eating Plant-Based
You’ve heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet, which is why you’re keen on making the transition. But behavior change isn’t easy, and no doubt you have a load of questions about eating plants. Below, experts address seven common questions that pop up when people make this shift.
Boost Your Energy on a Plant-Based Diet; Here’s Exactly What to Eat
To help new and veteran vegans make the most of every bite, we asked a registered dietitian for tips on what to eat to get through the day without crashing.
Going Plant-Based With Your BFF Increases Your Chances of Sticking To The Diet
Oprah and Gayle. Lucy and Ethel. Monica and Rachel. Is there anything more powerful than a dynamic duo? A partner in crime makes the impossible that much more possible. And if you’re taking on any type of major life challenge, it’s always better when you’ve got someone by your side. Giving up animal...