Plant-Based Diet

We always respect the efforts of other journalists to cover the rise of plant-based eating in the culture. Especially when they share their helpful tips,  tricks, recipes, and how-to hacks. Here, a reporter for The New York Times writes about her journey toward being more plant-based and giving up meat, for the most part. Mot...

The Beet interviews plant-based expert and surgeon, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., on everything from how to avoid and reverse heart disease to the secret of what to eat every day for better results in the bedroom. This is epic. You'll want to share with loved ones.

No matter how many times you slip up, whether accidentally or when tempted by your favorite foods, you should get back on track and keep going. The 21 Day Challenge is not technically a diet but a way of thinking about food. Your approach is to seek out as many whole-food plant-based meals as you can, but of course, you can't be expected to do it perfectly all the time.  Re...

RECIPE OF THE DAY: DECEMBER 28 FROM: @twospoons.ca WHY WE LOVE IT: If you're short on time before work, make this the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. You can leave it In the fridge for 15 minutes or 2-3 days.  TOTAL ...

"People don’t change because of facts. They change because of stories," says Dr. George Guthrie, author of Eat Plants, Feel Whole, a new book that guides readers through the transition to a plant-based diet. Dr. Guthrie, who has been treating patients with diabetes, heart disease and other lifestyle diseases with whole-foods plant-based diet recommendation, tells the story that sent him

RECIPE OF THE DAY:  SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2019 FROM: @vegamelon WHY WE LOVE IT: Make this recipe in 25 minutes or under.  TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 Minutes, Bake: 10 Minutes TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 9 MAKE IT FOR: The holiday party. Surprise your family and friends....

Make these vegan gingerbread cookies this holiday as a festive treat for you and your loved ones. Complete the presentation and put your gingerbread cookies in a cheerful cookie box and tie it closed with a festive ribbon. Recipe Developer: @twospoons.ca ...

We’re closing out the decade with yet another environmental milestone, and not the kind you celebrate. According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2019 is expected to be the second or third warmest year on record. It’s the proverbial final straw that breaks the back of the climate change argument.

RECIPE OF THE DAY:  FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2019 FROM:@plantpoweredkarine WHY WE LOVE IT: No bake necessary, this cake is completely raw and a lot healthier than your average blueberry cheesecake.  TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 Refrigerate: 4-6 hours TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 10 plus salt MAKE IT FOR: A healthy dessert or surprise your friend with a beautiful "cheese"cake. SPECIAL NO...

You might think edible gifts are a holiday highlight —everyone loves a homemade batch of Christmas cookies or peppermint bark.  I am a firm believer that a gift from the kitchen can be one of the best things to receive. This holiday season, I have a few plant-based treats up my sleeve that I think your friends/family will love, no matter their level of indulgence. Whethe...