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Calcium for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother

Calcium for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother

by Brigitte | January 27, 2023 | blog, health, nutrition

Calcium for vegans and plant-based eaters: should we be worried? Americans and Canadians, and some Europeans, have repeatedly been told that we need to drink milk and consume dairy products for bone health. Going vegan can feel like a rebellion against the established...
Plant-based in public health: An interview with Dr. Charlyn Black, MD, ScD, Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health

Plant-based in public health: An interview with Dr. Charlyn Black, MD, ScD, Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health

by Brigitte | January 5, 2023 | blog, health, podcast, vegan journey

Charlyn Black trained as a family doctor more than forty years ago, but most of her career has been as a scholar dedicated to understanding the social determinants of health for over three decades. She is now a Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public...
Practicing mindfulness to tame food addiction: A conversation with Karen Steiner

Practicing mindfulness to tame food addiction: A conversation with Karen Steiner

by Brigitte | December 3, 2022 | blog, health, mindfulness, podcast

How can the principles of mindfulness and compassion support a transition away from overeating and food addiction? I had the good luck of exploring this topic with Karen Steiner in conversation for the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast. Listen to the episode: Watch on...
From Nepal to the Midwest and back: an interview with Babita Shresta, author of Plant-based Himalaya and Vegan Nepal blogger

From Nepal to the Midwest and back: an interview with Babita Shresta, author of Plant-based Himalaya and Vegan Nepal blogger

by Brigitte | September 12, 2022 | blog, health, podcast, vegan journey, zero-waste

Babita Shresta thought she had landed on another planet when she first visited a grocery store in Minnesota. Coming from rural Nepal, where as a child she learned to cook fresh vegetables and simmer lentils alongside her grandfather, she had never seen packaged...
Soy and cancer: should we worry? Here’s what the recent literature says.

Soy and cancer: should we worry? Here’s what the recent literature says.

by Brigitte | May 20, 2022 | blog, health, nutrition, podcast

When a client says “I am concerned about including soy products in my plant-based diet because of the cancer risk,” this is the information I can provide them. In short: no, you should not avoid eating soy for fear of increasing your cancer risk. Quite the opposite!...
Can fertility improve with a plant-based diet? Exploring Dr. Jenny Lee’s journey toward better reproductive health

Can fertility improve with a plant-based diet? Exploring Dr. Jenny Lee’s journey toward better reproductive health

by Brigitte | May 19, 2022 | blog, family, health, nutrition, podcast, pregnancy

Can fertility improve with a plant-based diet? Research certainly seems to be on the side of a reduction in meat intake having a positive effect. Generally, healthy plant-based diets focused on whole foods also have the potential to improve many of the factors that...
Iron for vegans: my views as a meal planner, woman, and mother

Iron for vegans: my views as a meal planner, woman, and mother

by Brigitte | May 11, 2022 | blog, family, health, nutrition, podcast

Iron for vegans and plant-based eaters: should we be worried? Iron is a common concern of well-meaning friends and relatives, upon learning that a loved one is going vegan or committing to eating more plants (and fewer animals). Since most people still think of meat...
Workshop: Plant-based Nutrition Hacks

Workshop: Plant-based Nutrition Hacks

by Brigitte | April 28, 2022 | blog, health, how-to, nutrition, pantry cooking, program

Plants have all the nutrients we need to sustain good health and prevent disease. How can we make the most of what they have to offer without spending our whole days in the kitchen? How can plant-based eaters increase their odds of getting all the iron, calcium,...
Getting in shape after having kids: Plant-based personal trainer Amy Kakebeeke shares her best tips

Getting in shape after having kids: Plant-based personal trainer Amy Kakebeeke shares her best tips

by Brigitte | April 11, 2022 | blog, family, health, podcast, strategies, vegan parents in the kitchen

How do you get into shape after having kids without spending hours in the gym? Amy Kakebeeke is the queen of squeezing short yet effective workouts in-between the many commitments of her busy life as a working mom. Get ready to be inspired to hop off the couch and...
Healthy vegan and plant-based tool kit for organized people who cook at home

Healthy vegan and plant-based tool kit for organized people who cook at home

by Brigitte | December 9, 2021 | blog, health, strategies

The best way to nurture your own health and that of the planet is to eat a healthy plant-based vegan diet consisting mostly of home-cooked foods. If you are just getting started with this healthy vegan plant-based lifestyle, it can be overwhelming. There is so much to...
Dreena Burton’s 20 years as a vegan cookbook author and parent

Dreena Burton’s 20 years as a vegan cookbook author and parent

by Brigitte | June 16, 2021 | blog, family, health, podcast, strategies, vegan journey, vegan parents in the kitchen

Dreena Burton has published six vegan cookbooks and raised three children in 20 years. That elevates her to superhero status to me. Her recipes take nutrition, appeal, and ease into consideration all at the same time, and she keeps on showing up to inspire us with...
Plant-based doctors at home: An interview with Dr. Jimisha Patel and Dr. Nina Hourmouzis of the Columbus Prevent and Reverse Health Clinic

Plant-based doctors at home: An interview with Dr. Jimisha Patel and Dr. Nina Hourmouzis of the Columbus Prevent and Reverse Health Clinic

by Brigitte | June 9, 2021 | blog, family, health, podcast, strategies, vegan parents in the kitchen

Traditional medical education makes very little room for nutrition and disease prevention. As a result, “health care” often ends up looking more like “sick care.” But the tide may be turning and the number of plant-based doctors is growing....
Should we cook with oil? A pragmatic approach to deciding what to do.

Should we cook with oil? A pragmatic approach to deciding what to do.

by Brigitte | June 2, 2021 | blog, health, nutrition

Should we cook with oil? Opinions differ wildly on that topic within the plant-based community, and there are many people out there who avoid all oils as much as they can. As a result, as a professional meal planner, I often get asked by prospective clients whether my...
Should I supplement B12? (No affiliate links.)

Should I supplement B12? (No affiliate links.)

by Brigitte | May 13, 2021 | blog, essentials, family, health, nutrition, pregnancy, strategies, vegan journey, vegan parents in the kitchen

Should I supplement B12? My answer is straightforward: yes. This is probably true regardless of one’s dietary choices, but even more so if vegan or even just a part-time plant-based eater (flexitarian). This article is required reading for all Vegan Meal Plans...
Why quit coffee? 10 years into a personal experiment

Why quit coffee? 10 years into a personal experiment

by Brigitte | April 26, 2021 | blog, family, health, podcast, zero-waste

In April 2011, I quit drinking coffee. This was an unexpected move for me because I loved coffee. Back in the mid-1990s, I had a blog and many posts were about the art and pleasure of coffee making and drinking. My espresso machine was my most beloved appliance. I...
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