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Think fast: When you think of the word diet, what comes to mind? Do you think of the latest fad diet, such as paleo or keto? Does it strike dread and fear in your heart? Is it something you do just for a few weeks to lose weight so you can “look good’ for that reunion or wedding?  Do you wonder if you will ever be able to eat bread again? These are just a few of the reasons why...Read More

If you’ve been grocery shopping lately, you know how expensive eggs have become. So now may be the time to make like Humpty Dumpty and fall…into some plant-based egg replacements. Corny…I know. Anywho, let’s discuss a few of my favorite plant-based egg replacement options. WHAT DO EGGS DO IN A RECIPE? Eggs are a pretty essential element in recipes for the functions they serve, including: binding ingredients together making baked goods light and fluffy by helping them rise providing structure...Read More

You have heard me talk time and time again about eating a whole food, unprocessed, plant-based diet.  But how do you avoid preservatives? They are literally everywhere. If you read just about any food label, you are bound to find at least one food preservative. Let’s take a closer look and answer some common questions people have about food preservatives. What are they? Do you need to be concerned about them?Are they harmful?Are there any good food preservatives?How do I avoid...Read More