Spring is here! As I’m transitioning out of warm bowls of porridge and piping hot cups of tea, I’ve been coming up with some fun new breakfasts for myself. This one was actually a creation I came up with during our 70 degree week in February here in Pittsburgh, as I had an abundance of […]
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Raw-Vitalize: The Easy 21-Day Raw Food Recharge by Mimi Kirk and Mia Kirk White
Years ago when I was deep in recovery from chronic illness, I read an article about Mimi Kirk. Raw foods had been a boon to my healing journey, and I was a sucker for a good transformation story. Her youthful energy and exuberance for raw foods made me an instant fan. In a society where […]
What’s in My Vegan Kitchen: 9 Pantry Staples
A big reason that people fail at a healthy vegan diet is that they aren’t prepared. A well-stocked pantry can help with this. It may not happen overnight, and that’s okay. Start with what you have, and build at your own natural pace to keep waste to a minimum. As I explored different cuisines and […]
New Year, New Vegan: A Coach’s Guide to Sticking to a Vegan Resolution
Not everyone is a New Year’s resolution kind of person. For those who are, it’s often a time of initial excitement that quickly diminishes to indifference or even feelings of failure. Most people don’t stick with their resolutions, but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’ve made a vegan resolution for the New […]
Vegan Lifestyle Troubleshooting: Keeping the Peace with Family during the Holidays
Holidays are a time of celebration, togetherness, and love, but they can also be an emotionally difficult time for vegans. Some of the most common inquiries I get from clients and newly vegan friends are about the holiday season. “How do I deal with my uncle’s constant teasing? I can’t take it anymore!” “How do […]