12 Plant-Based and Oil-Free Hanukkah Recipe Ideas

Food plays an important part in Jewish traditions, and Hanukkah is no exception. Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish commemoration also known as the Festival of Lights, typically involves feasting on fried foods and dishes loaded with sugar and fat. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite whole food, plant-based and oil-free dishes in … Continued

Can I Still Have Sugar on a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?

When it comes to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, refined sugars, like high fructose corn syrup and white sugar, are off the table but there are other great options.

The Plant-Based Milk Controversy & Why Cow’s Milk Should NOT Be Recommended for Children

There has been an influx of debate through media on plant-based milk and cow’s milk, especially when it comes to children. A whole food, plant-based diet is the best choice for healthy living and disease prevention in both children and adults.

An Introduction to the Whole Food, Plant-Based, SOS-Free Diet

What is the whole-plant-food, SOS-Free Diet, why TrueNorth Health Center promotes it, and the details of how to eat it.

3-Day Whole Food, Plant-Based Meal Plan

Need some inspiration to jump-start your foray into a plant-based lifestyle? This easy whole food, plant-based meal plan has some tasty recipes to whet your appetite.

Why Your Microbiome May Be to Blame for Your Bloating – 5 Tips for Gut Balance

The wrong food choices can lead to the wrong type of bacteria flourishing in your gut, resulting in a wide range of health problems. A whole food, plant-based diet can turn your gut health around, which can have dramatic, positive effects on the health of all your other systems.

Cooking Power-Packed Whole Grains

Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. There are easy ways to add whole grains to your plant-based diet, and most are simple to cook. Check out these tips and recipes.

How to Build the Ultimate Plant-Based Burger

Going plant-based doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the summer burger grilling season. With these next-level tips from Chef Katie, your veggie burgers will go from mundane to magical. Even your non-plant-based friends will be asking for your secrets!

Plant-Based Ingredient Substitutions

Not sure how to take eggs, meat or dairy out of recipes to make them healthier? There are plenty of delicious plant-based options.

Go From Underweight to Healthy Weight With These Plant-Based Tips

Are you losing too much weight on a vegan diet? Or would you like to gain weight? Here are simple strategies for gaining weight on a whole food, plant-based diet.

From Junk Food to Plant-Based Eating: How I Made the Switch in 5 Steps

Adopting a whole food, plant-based diet is a lifestyle change and one that you will benefit from for years to come. Making the transition to plant-based eating can be simple with these 5 helpful steps.

Mexican Plant-Based Cooking 101: Chef’s Guide for Delicious Authentic Flavor

Traditional Mexican cuisine adapts so well to a whole food, plant-based diet that you will never want for nutrition, flavor, or variety. Beans, rice, and corn work in endless combinations with fresh herbs and vegetables, and everyone’s favorite tropical fruit—the avocado!

5 Ways to Cook and Prepare Ripe Plantains

Plantains can be consumed green, yellow or black; ripe or unripe; cooked or uncooked; baked, fried, steamed, boiled or grilled. But how do you prepare them? Here are five of my favorite dishes using ripe plantains.

14 Plant-Based Passover Menu Ideas

The Passover holiday can be a challenge for whole food, plant-based eaters. These vegan-friendly kosher recipes will help you plan your Seder meal and maintain your healthy eating throughout the week of Passover.

8 Steps for a Successful Transition to Plant-Based Eating

If you are a plant-based beginner and transitioning to a plant-centered diet, here are eight steps to make the change less overwhelming and substantially more successful.

Too Busy to Cook? These 3 Tips Make Plant-Based Meal Prep a Breeze!

Switching to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle usually means cooking most of your own meals, but it doesn’t require spending half your life in the kitchen. This is one of the biggest myths about healthy diets.

How to Cook With Tempeh

If you don’t like tofu and its soft or rubbery texture then try tempeh. Tempeh is firm and textured with a savory, nutty taste. Learn the best ways to cook tempeh with these tips.

Batch Cooking and Meal Prep Tips for a Plant-Based Kitchen

By prepping key ingredients and recipes ahead of time, you put healthy foods at your fingertips during busy weekdays. Check out these tips for meal prep, food storage, and plant-based batch cooking.

Tips and Recipes for Growing and Eating Kale

Since around 2012 kale has been increasing in popularity amongst consumers. Kale yeah! Now you can learn how to plant, grow, harvest, and cook your very own kale.

Back to School: Plant-Based Tips & Recipes

Check out Chef Katie’s 3 tips to get back into a healthy school routine. These easy recipes will help you start the school year off right.

Naturally Sweet – Cooking and Baking Without Added Sugar

You don’t need to use sugar to add sweetness to your cooking. Learn how to add sweetness using fruits and vegetables.

Plant-Based Grilling Tips, Recipes, and Gear

Grilling is a great way to add healthy, low-fat flavor to your cooking. Check out these grilling essentials and recipes for healthy, plant-based cooking.

How to Cook With Tofu

Tofu is not scary! Many people just don't know what to do with tofu. This cooking with tofu guide should make it less intimidating.

Tips for Dining Out on a Plant-Based Diet

It is possible in most restaurants to order special items, or remove items from dishes. Check out these tips for dining out while staying true to your plant-based lifestyle.