Laura Dietrich As a plant-based eater I have heard quite a few people rave about their Instant Pots. The only problem for me was that I knew very little about what it was or how to use it. A friend demonstrated making black beans from scratch and I instantly wanted to have one of myRead more
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Laura Dietrich After transitioning to a plant- based diet, many people put away their grills thinking they will never use them again. The good news is that you can dust off your grill and start to make amazing plant-based creations that have a very unique flavor. The sky’s the limit when it comes to grillingRead more
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Laura Dietrich Over the years I have found several products that make plant-based cooking easier and more flavorful. These products add another layer of seasoning that really help to make my plant-based creations delicious. Here are a few of my favorite pantry items that I always have on hand. Dorot frozen spices (garlic, basil andRead more
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Whole food is defined as “food that has been processed or refined as little as possible and is free from additives or other artificial substances.” It’s often easier to be plant-based, than it is to be whole food plant-based in a society that runs on processed foods. This can be a big challenge given ourRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pixabay. We’re always in need of convenient lunch and snack options, which tend to be not only heavily processed, but expensive. When we think lunch, a sandwich is often the first thing that comes to mind, and when thinking snacks, pretzels, crackers, and chips are the most common “snack foods.” First, it’sRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Choosing whole, plant-based foods is always the healthiest option, and it’s often the easiest, since you won’t have to sift through ingredients. Buying whole foods also tends to be cheaper, since you aren’t paying for the extra processing and packaging. This lack of packaging is why it often pays to buyRead more
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This 4th of July, celebrate your health as a patriotic act, and get excited about all of the plant-based grilling and picnic style dishes out there. There so many plant-based grilling, salad, fruit, and dessert recipes to choose from, but here are a few to get you started. Carrot Dogs from FatFree Vegan Kitchen MisoRead more
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Dr. Cheryl True is the group leader of “Heartland Rooted” in Davenport, Iowa. Although vegetarian for many years, after hearing Dr. T. Colin Campbell speak at a lifestyle medicine conference a few years ago, she shifted her diet to WFPB. She took Dr. Campbell’s Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate course, which cemented her decision even further, and also became aRead more
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Pictured: Phil Eherenmen, Midge Steuber, and Dave Holland. Midge Steuber is the group leader of the “Port Townsend (& Beyond) Vegan Group” in Port Townsend, Washington. In a seaport community where salmon is king, followed by elk, Midge has started a successful, and thriving pod group. They currently have 139 members, and the group hasRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Treat the Mom in your life this Mother’s Day with a treat from The PlantPure Nation Cookbook! Visit the following links for the full recipe at PlantPureNation.com. Pineapple Coconut Smoothie Colin’s Blueberry Muffins Cranberry Orange Scones Sesame Lettuce Noodle Wraps
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