The Power of My Plate: What Happened When I Became Vegan
As a child, I didn’t think that much about the food my parents served for dinner beyond whether or not I thought it tasted good.…
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What I Learned From Going Vegan
“Why did you decide to go vegan?” I’ve been answering this question for about a year, ever since I made this huge lifestyle change. People…
Dating and Diets: What Happens When a Vegan Dates a Carnivore?
If oysters are a love potion, veggie burgers are fighting fuel. Since going vegan about eight years ago, I’ve been around enough veggie burgers —…
3 Ways to Free Yourself from the Lies of Restrictive Eating and Embrace Joy
For many years, I was trapped by toxic diet culture, believing that if I followed “food rules” perfectly, I would ultimately be thin, happy, and…
8 Easy Ways to Have a Healthier Holiday Season
Between indulgent appetizers, stockings stuffed with sweets, and cookie exchanges galore, the holiday season isn’t exactly known for promoting healthy eating. And even though the average…
My Spiritual Choice to Go Vegan
Many people chose to become vegan for a variety of reasons – perhaps for health issues, or to raise awareness about the treatment of animals.…
I’m a Nutritionist. Here Are My Tips So You Can Actually Enjoy Dining Out.
Although I’m a nutritionist, I have my share of weaknesses when it comes to restaurant meals; a never-ending bread basket, Tex-Mex egg rolls, and tempting…
How I Learned to Focus on My Health, Not My Weight
Like many 20-somethings, I started dieting at a young age. Junior high and high school were a succession of one diet after another. I tried…
Eating Healthy without Breaking the Bank
It took me less than 24 hours after moving into my first apartment to realize that I would have to cook for myself every day.…