We have all heard that in order to lose weight we need to be in a calorie deficit. Recently, you’ve also probably heard of the benefits of balancing our calories to also achieve optimal health and even longevity.  This idea of a calorie deficit, it [continue reading]

Protein intake is a hot topic + I’m not sure that’s going anywhere any time soon.  Making it even worse is the obsession with cutting carbs.  Ugh.  So, do we need to consume more protein or more animal products? Consume excess amounts of protein? Eat [continue reading]

Eat more fiber. How many times have you heard that? You know you are supposed to eat lots of fiber, but do you? About 95% of Americans do not eat nearly enough fiber. If you are one of them, then you are missing out on [continue reading]

The Vegetarian’s Guide to the 80/20 Diet is just in time! As summer approaches, we are being bombarded with summer diets, quick fixes, and the latest diet train to jump on. A diet is a diet and, in my world, diet culture stinks. Let’s face [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]

Curious about the Mediterranean Diet? Is this a diet full of restriction, lists of foods to eat + foods to avoid? Why should I try this? Lots of questions + I have the answers! Vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based, you have come to the right place [continue reading]

Have you ever thrown in the towel on your weight loss efforts because you are tired of feeling deprived + hungry? You are not alone. The vicious cycle of eating less, cutting calories, banishing your favorite foods, letting yourself get so hungry that you overeat [continue reading]

There is no magic formula for weight loss.  Not the first time you have heard that, I know. However, it does take a little knowledge + effort.  In a world full of weight loss gimmicks, magic diet pills, intense diet + exercise regimens, it becomes [continue reading]

Time to dust off that bag of quinoa sitting in your pantry collecting dust.  If you are a quinoa newbie or a quinoa expert, Quinoa for Beginners is for you! Vegans, vegetarians + yes, even meat-eaters can and should be eating quinoa. Let’s start by [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]

True or False? Can You Be Vegetarian and Still Work Out? Tara’s Tuesday Tips this week busts through all of the myths surrounding this question! There are so many things to think about if you are considering going meat-free. Let’s sort through the facts so [continue reading]

Oats are fabulous! You don’t have to be great cook, you don’t need a complicated recipe, you don’t even need fancy kitchen gadgets. Oatmeal can be a blank canvas for any creation you dream up. On the flip side, they can get redundant and boring.  [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]

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]

Every year when the first of January comes rolling in, the buzz word everywhere is ‘resolutions’. New year, new you, time for a change, you’ve heard them all, I’m sure! Goals are a great thing! With the new year comes the hope of new beginnings, [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]