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Is Dark Chocolate an Antidepressant?
Dark chocolate has compounds that have. been shown to act like antioxidants, boost mood, and improve cognition. Learn how chocolate can be beneficial and get a chocolate chia pudding recipe!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 21, 20205 min read


Green Tea for a Calmer Mind: A Sip Toward Mental Wellness
Green tea isn’t just calming—it’s backed by science. Discover how compounds like EGCG and L-theanine in green tea support mental health, focus, and relaxation, plus how to make your own nourishing matcha beverage.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 18, 20203 min read


5 Tips to Saving Money on a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based eating can be economical and delicious! Here are 5 top tips to eating plant-based on a budget from a plant-based dietitian.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 3, 20204 min read


15 Good-for-You (and Non-Traditional) Snack Ideas While in Quarantine
Whether you're looking for sweet or savory or crunchy or creamy, here are 15 good-for-you (and non-traditional) snack ideas.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Apr 10, 20209 min read


Coronavirus Survival Kit: 5 Simple Steps to Health at Home
Creating health at home can be simple and effective. Get 5 simple ways to incorporate health at home—starting with just one can make a big difference!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 17, 20204 min read


9 Herbs and Spices to Support Immunity
Support your immune system naturally with 9 powerful herbs and spices —plus a bonus food! Discover research-backed benefits, easy daily doses, and simple ways to add turmeric, garlic, ginger, oregano, and more to your meals for year-round wellness.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Mar 15, 20205 min read


5 Tips for Easy Plant-Based Meal Prep
Learning a whole new way of cooking and thinking about food preparation can freeze you in your tracks, or worse yet, cause you to abandon the whole plan! These five practical tips for plant-based meal prep are meant to encourage and make your life easier.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 26, 20203 min read


Quick and Easy DIY Nut Milk (Any Nut!) — A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to make easy homemade nut milk in 5 simple steps! This DIY dairy-free recipe is creamy, customizable, and packed with plant-based nutrition — no additives, just pure goodness.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 11, 20203 min read


Chocolate Romance: 10 Reasons You Should Fall In Love With Dark Chocolate
Whether you're a dark chocolate enthusiast or a wanna be dark chocolate lover, here are 10 Reasons to Fall In Love With Dark Chocolate.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 9, 20205 min read


5 Ways to Love Your Body to Celebrate "Love Your Body Month"
Celebrate Love Your Body Month with five empowering self-care tips—from daily affirmations to plant-based nourishment—that help you love your body from the inside out.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 3, 20203 min read


10 Feel-Good Foods That Can Nurture Happiness
Feeling a little low in mood and energy? These 10 feel-good foods may give your body and your mind the lift it needs to be happy.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 19, 20206 min read


This Grain's Nutrition Scores as High as Blueberries!
A grain in nature is essentially the entire seed of the plant made up of the bran, germ, and endosperm. Refining or processing grains...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 12, 20202 min read


New Year...New Pantry!
Get tips on how to start the new year with health for you and the planet. It's a new year for you to create a new plant-powered pantry!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 28, 20194 min read


10 Tips to Eating Well in the New Year
Setting healthy intentions for the new year? Check out this dietitian's 10 tips to eating well in the new year.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 26, 20196 min read


The Fail-Proof Formula for the Perfect Plant-Based Meal Bowl (Plus Endless Bowl Ideas!)
Build the perfect plant-based meal bowl every time with this easy fail-proof formula: beans + greens + grains. Get mix-and-match ideas, time-saving tips, and delicious additions to create nourishing bowls in minutes.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 23, 20193 min read


10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Plant-Based Foodies (They’ll Actually Use!)
Looking for the perfect gifts for the plant-based foodie in your life? Explore 10 useful, fun, and kitchen-approved holiday gifts they'll actually love and use.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Dec 7, 20193 min read


7 Plant-Based Foods to Keep You Warm This Winter (Backed by Nutrition Science)
Keep it cozy this winter with these 7 plant-based foods to keep you warm by boosting circulation, supporting digestion, strengthening immunity, and heating up the body naturally. Perfect for cold-weather comfort and wellness.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Nov 13, 20193 min read


The Best Plant-Based Snacks to Fuel Your Workout (and Recovery)
Discover the best plant-based snacks to fuel your workouts and support recovery. These nutrient-packed pre- and post-workout snack ideas are easy, energizing, and 100% vegan.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Nov 3, 20193 min read


Happy World Vegan Day!
Visiting the sweet residents at Sweet Olive Farm When you hear World Vegan Day, what comes to mind? For me, it's "life." Celebrating World Vegan Day sounds like a celebration of life in several ways because: Eating plant-based foods creates vitality and vibrancy (i.e. living your best life). Life of all sentient beings should be celebrated and honored. All species have a special place on earth. They balance the ecosystem and help it thrive, creating a better place for all bei

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Nov 1, 20192 min read


How to Recover Quickly After Exercise
Strength and endurance training are beneficial but can also put stress on the body. Learn how to recover quickly after exercise using food.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 28, 20194 min read
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