Health and nutrition topics for vegan, plant-based, flexitarian, and reducetarian eaters

Free Tofu Masterclass – Replay!

Free Tofu Masterclass – Replay!

Do you feel confident cooking tofu yet? You can't afford not to! Tofu is a versatile, nutrient-packed, and - yes! - delicious ingredient. Once you understand tofu, you can unlock more healthy easy stress-free vegan meals! It's my favorite food, and I've decided to...

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

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

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

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,...

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

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

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...

Should I supplement B12? (No affiliate links.)

Should I supplement B12? (No affiliate links.)

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

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...