Plant Based Eating Made Easy | Simple Strategies & Clear Nutrition Guidance to Transform Your Health | Dietitian, Plant-Based Diet

Are you looking for ways to save money, especially if you’re starting to eat plant-based? If so, I’ve got you covered.

I know it doesn’t help that food prices seem to be rising, along with fuel costs and other daily expenditures. But eating plant-based can STILL stay affordable and enjoyable, especially if you use the right smart strategies.

That’s what we’re going to talk about today. In this episod...

Do you have grandchildren in your life and you don’t know HOW to help them enjoy more plant-based foods? Some days, you’ll be happy if they even showed some interest in the fruits and vegetables on their plates, instead of constantly asking you to get them hamburgers, pizza and French fries for lunch.

Well, let’s tackle this challenge together. In this 3rd and final part of a special Summer Series, I’ll sha...

French fries. Cookies. Potato Chips. Sweets. Hot dogs. Chicken Nuggets. Do these sound like foods some of your grandkids eat regularly? Or maybe this is pretty much all you’re seeing them eat – minus an occasional piece of carrot or some green peas. Yet, as grandparents, we want what’s best for our grandchildren, including strong minds and healthy bodies. Sometimes though, it’s hard not to feel helpless, kno...

Is every moment with your grandchildren precious? If they mean the world to you, I’m sure you also want them to grow up as strong and as healthy as possible. Yet, watching them, you know their current food choices and eating patterns aren’t the best. So what can you do about it?

There’s a lot and I want to tell you about it. Through this new 3-part Special Summer Series, I want to empower you so you can pour more...

Have you just started plant-based eating, but are struggling in the ‘leafy greens’ department? You may have heard that dark green leafy vegetables were good for you, so you’ve taken the plunge and bought a huge container of spinach leaves at the store. But that spinach is now going bad…fast. What do you do with it, and how do you use it up…before it all goes to waste, along with your shopping dollars...

What’s your biggest worry when it comes to eating more plant-based? Is it the cost? Many people want to improve their health, and know that having more fruits and vegetables in their meals will help them get there…but don’t know if they can afford it. You may be one of them.

And there’s a key concern that you should and would need to buy everything organic if you switch to eating plant-based. Well, is this...

Have you ever cut a pear into fresh crisp slices to add to a salad or packed them as a snack to enjoy later…only to have them turn brown and look unappetizing to eat? You’ve noticed this happening with other fruit like apples too.

So how do you keep pear and apple slices looking fresh and edible?

Let’s tackle this common issue in the plant-based kitchen today. In this 2nd episode of a Summer Series spotlighting...

It’s the Summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, and there’s no better time to get started with plant-based eating. Not only is it warm and sunny, there’s an abundance of colorful summer fruits and vegetables you can now enjoy, all around you – in grocery stores, at farmers markets, and even in your own backyard. 

But sometimes starting can sound easier than actually putting it into action.

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Will eating plant-based give enough protein? This is one of the most common questions I get from those considering a plant-based diet. And for those who have started a plant-based diet, protein adequacy can still be a constant worry and concern as well. In fact, I get this concern not just from men exploring plant-based eating, but from women in my Community, and from clients too!

So if this is a concern you have, this episode is ...

Do you have this common problem faced by many making the transition to a plant-based diet? It’s consistency. Why is it that after a few weeks or months into plant-based eating, some end up returning to their old habits and a regular diet, and wonder in discouragement why they weren’t able to reach their health and weight goals? If you’re facing this challenge too, this episode is for you!

In this episode, I&rsquo...

Do you have high cholesterol and struggle with anxiety about getting heart attacks or other forms of heart disease, or of being put on medication? Is your health limiting what you can do physically and taking the joy out of your life? Well, things don’t have to stay this way.

Tune in to part 2 of the Interview I had with Sandra Y., whose real-life experience of health transformation amazed even her own doctor and other healt...

Do you feel weighed down and burdened by constant medications and anxiety around your medical diagnoses? Are you wondering if there is any natural holistic way to drop your blood sugar levels to normal, lift your depression, help you drop pounds, as well as improve your energy levels and mood?

Yes, there IS a way and it is simpler than you think – by focusing on eating high quality nourishing natural whole plant-based foods ...

If you have been used to a ‘meat and potatoes’ diet for almost all your life, it can be daunting to even think about the possibility of moving to a plant-based diet lifestyle. In fact, it may feel almost impossible to move away from decades of eating steaks, fried chicken, fries, ultra-processed foods and limited veggies. You may fear having to give up meat and all that you love in your current way of eating, and being ...

It’s May and your calendar is likely already booked with an upcoming family or personal vacation. In fact, you may have more  than one trip planned over the Summer. And why not? The grandkids will be out of school, and there’s no better time for a family reunion and some warm sunny weather together.

But if you’ve just started plant-based eating you may be wondering – how can I stay plant-powered and on...

Are you ready to better your health with a diet change, but don't know how? There just seems to be so much information around. And the more you've researched, the more you feel confused and overwhelmed. If that's how you're feeling, I understand. Well, if plant-based eating seems like a huge mountain to climb right now, I want to help. I want to take away some of that overwhelm and show you an easier, simpler and more straightforw...

Do you go grocery shopping and intentionally steer clear of the organic produce section? Maybe you’re retired and money is tight, so you feel you can’t afford to buy anything organic. After all, the organic product option is definitely going to be more expensive…right?

Not quite. Let’s save some money together. In this episode, we’ll talk about buying fruits and vegetables organic. Let’s see if...

Tired. Stressed. Anxious. Busy. Frazzled. Worn Out….Do any of these words describe you? If so, I want to talk to you today. I want to tell you something important… to celebrate YOU and to honor YOU. Whether you are a mother, a grandma, a great grandma, or a caregiver to a loved one, this is for you.

In this episode, I want to address a common issue I see many women face when they are in nurturing and caregiving roles...

Do you have a loved one in your family who had breast cancer or is currently fighting it? Maybe you’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis yourself, or it’s a challenge you’ve been going through for a while now.

The question is – is it all just genetics? Just because your mother or grandmother had it, does it mean you will definitely get it too? Or can our risk be lowered through changes in the way we e...

Do you hate throwing away food? I certainly do. Yet, sometimes it’s really not our fault. The food may be edible but we just don’t know how to best use it. And then we end up throwing it away, along with our grocery dollars into the trash.

Well, let’s change this and put some money back in your pocket. In this episode, I’ll share with you 5 easy ways you can make good use of those broccoli stems and stalks&...