I don’t have a recipe for you today or my favorite way to use a new plant-based ingredient. I have a list. The best things I ever did to improve my health. But what exactly does it mean to be healthy? If I were to [continue reading]

This Tuesday my tips are 7 small + easy steps you can take to be healthier. Steps that I take every day for a healthy life. So many of you have told me that you just don’t know where to start. Getting back on track [continue reading]

Dietary Diversity.  Do we need more or less of it? Is dietary variety really that important? Or is the need to find endless variety actually derailing our healthy eating efforts? My tips this week answer this question, and the answer might surprise you.    

Tara’s Tuesday Tips: First Tuesday Quick Tips Fruits + vegetables are an essential and critical part of a healthy diet.  Conventional or organic. My tips today help you navigate when eating organic really matters.  Sometimes, the investment isn’t necessary. Remember, pesticides are a toxic substance [continue reading]

Hi! My name is Tara.  I’m so glad you are here because that means you have an interest in some form of meatless eating! Whether you are brand new to cutting out meat, or are a plant-based veteran, we are all here with one common [continue reading]

Tara’s Tuesday Tips: First Tuesday Quick Tips What you are not changing, you are choosing. Sometimes, sticking with the status quo is ok.  Other times, this complacency can have negative consequences. Do you need a little help figuring out how to choose to be healthy [continue reading]

More and more research is showing us that food is directly linked to our moods and our mental health.  Some significant mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and even post-partum depression can be related to diet.  Indeed there are other factors involved in the development [continue reading]

Tara’s Tuesday Tips: Guide to Frozen Vegetables (Myths + Methods!) What do you do when you don’t have access to fresh vegetables? Not eat vegetables? Nope! Go for frozen! Let’s sort through the myths in this guide to frozen vegetables and most importantly, correct any [continue reading]

Oil-Free Salad Dressings? Is it even possible?!?! YES! Today I bring you 10 of my favorite oil-free salad dressings. They are all plant-based + easy! The best part? You can use them on greens, veggies, as a dip, on pasta or noodles, or as a [continue reading]

Chia seeds are tiny little seeds packed with enormous health benefits.  My favorite thing about chia seeds is the way they soak up water. Every time I put chia seeds in a recipe I feel as though I am doing a science experiment watching those [continue reading]

 A whole food plant-based diet doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming. The data, the research, and the science heavily support eating more whole, natural, minimally processed foods to meet your nutritional needs.  By doing so, yes, you might lose weight, but at the same [continue reading]

Figuring out how to lower your cholesterol or simply keeping your cholesterol in good range can be overwhelming! Follow these easy, helpful tips to get started. Small changes add up and a little knowledge goes a long way. This is a must read!

Diet research and advice emerges every day. What we once believed, we are now told not to do. Diet culture, wellness influencers, social media, fad diets. We have seen plenty of nutrition advice change over the last few decades. Regardless of the diet of the [continue reading]

Intermittent Fasting sure is having a moment in the world right now. What is this style of eating? Are there health benefits? What are the best foods to break a fast? Are there special considerations for vegetarians? Today, my tips answer 10 common questions regarding [continue reading]

The famous avocado.  Are avocados famous because they are cute? Photogenic? Healthy? Absolutely delicious? All of the above ✅ I would bet you have your own reasons for loving avocado + today, my tips are going to give you my top 10 reasons you should [continue reading]