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

Want to enjoy this festive Fall Holiday season, even though you’re making a diet transition away from meats and dairy? But how do you still get into the holiday spirit with those around you and enjoy it, without feeling like you’re missing out?   Let me show you. in this episode, I’ll share 5 tips (and a bonus recipe) to help you continue to enjoy this special season even if you’re eating plant-ba...

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...

Are you feeling drained of energy and that you’re constantly in ‘survival mode’? You’re exhausted by the end of the day and all you want to do is sit on the couch and 'veg'. So, here's the question: is there a way to eat that can naturally boost energy levels? The answer is, “Yes!”   Feeling tired, wiped out and exhausted was exactly how my guest Paul C. felt…That is, until he moved to a whole foo...

Are you worried about your high cholesterol levels and being now at risk for a sudden heart attack or other heart problems? Or, maybe you’ve had one already and don’t know if there will be another one coming. Well, if you’re tired of taking all those heart meds and want a solution…without MORE meds or surgery, listen in to the interview I had with my guest, Paul C.   In this interview (Part 1), Pa...

Hi Friend, are you eager to improve your health and the idea of a plant-based diet has been on your mind? You want to try it, but there are also a million questions running through your mind. Like “Is this REALLY possible with my busy schedule and life?”, and “Won’t it take hours in the kitchen and be too exhausting to do on top of making meals for loved ones?” Or maybe you’re wondering, “Will it...

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 thi...

Does plant-based eating just seem like something too expensive to do? Maybe you’re working to keep food on the table for yourself and loved ones, or have retired and need to stay within a set tight budget. So, is it possible to eat well on a plant-based diet and enjoy it, while still sticking to a budget? The answer is YES – IF you use smart produce-stretching hacks and KNOW the RIGHT money-saving...

Have you recently started your plant-based diet transition, but don’t know why you’re getting so much gas and bloating, and wonder when it will ever end? Maybe you’ve only been eating this way for a week, or have been transitioning for a few months, but still find the gas pain and embarrassment to be excruciating. You’re scared now to eat too many plant-based foods like beans and also don’t know w...

Are you on a diet rich in meat-and-processed foods but want to ‘dip your toe’ in the sea of plant-based eating to try it? But the problem is, you’ve always relied on store-bought smoothies, and have never eaten or cooked much with veggies. Even the thought of making a smoothie at home from scratch is something new. So maybe you’re wondering, “How in the world do I even begin to move away from my c...

Sometimes, if you don’t know what to expect or what’s ahead, it can be harder to make a change or even take that FIRST step forward. If that’s how you’re feeling, you’re not alone. It’s natural to feel this way and have the ‘fear of the unknown’ – I’ve experienced it too. And how much more when it comes to something as big as a lifestyle change into plant-based eating!   That’s why, if you’re thin...

Hi Friend, have you been eating what you ‘thought’ was a pretty healthy diet, only to get the news from your doctor that you now have diabetes and sky-high cholesterol levels? As if that’s not enough, you’re now labeled as ‘HIGH RISK’ for heart problems and your doctor is wanting to put you on meds as soon as possible.   But your gut is telling you that there MUST be another way besides meds that...

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...

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 na...

What’s the first thing you need to do if you want to start plant-based eating? Get ready to be surprised…because, it’s not what you think! Maybe your first thought is, “I need to go to the grocery store and grab lots of fruits and vegetables, pantry items, spices and ingredients to fill my shopping cart with and bring home.” But if that’s what you’re thinking, I advise you to hold off for a minute...

Hi Friend, do you have type 2 diabetes and have followed the standard diabetes eating plan recommended by your doctor, but with no real results? You’re feeling disappointed and fed up with endlessly controlling your blood sugars with meds. That’s why you’re now looking for a better solution to get your blood glucose levels down naturally. But how? You’ve heard on social media about the keto diet a...

Have you started plant-based eating recently but feel discouraged that the pounds don’t seem to be coming off? Maybe you’re frustrated and tired of going around in circles on the scale and are even contemplating going back to a previous fad diet that gave you a faster result. Yet, you see others on social media on a plant-based diet and they seem to be shedding pounds easily and readily sharing th...

Do you want to make the change to plant-based eating but feel frustrated and helpless that you’re left to ‘figure it all out’ on your own? Maybe you’re wondering, “How do I know what to eat, and make sure I’m getting good nutrition in the process?” You’re trying to do what you can on a plant-based diet, but still have that nagging worry and doubt that you’re doing it right.   Starting anything new...

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 wa...

Are you plant-based curious or ready to get started with plant-based eating, but feel lost and confused by all the different terms you see? It doesn’t help either that terms like ‘vegan’ and ‘plant-based’ are often used interchangeably on social media, news media channels, in cookbooks, and by celebrities.  And what about the other terms you’ve seen - like vegetarian, pescatarian and whole food pl...

Welcome, my Friend, to the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast! Here, you'll gain SIMPLE strategies and CLEAR nutrition guidance to transform your health easily through the power of whole plant-based foods. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you through the upcoming episodes. Stay healthy & PlantNourished!   Learn -＞ www.plantnourished.com   Connect -＞ healthnow@plantnouri...