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Velvety Vegan Pumpkin Soup Recipe: Fall in a Bowl
Velvety Vegan Pumpkin Soup Recipe: Fall in a Bowl is a comforting, soul-fulfilling dish that will leave you feeling nourished and loved.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 29, 20235 min read


10 Healthy Reasons to “Fall” in Love with Pumpkin (Plus, 3 Pumpkin Recipes!)
Pumpkin is a true superfood and can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. See why this food deserves a spot on your plate!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 22, 20238 min read


6 Ways Dark Chocolate Boosts Mood + Feelings of Love
Dark chocolate has compounds that can boost mood and happiness. Learn 6 ways dark chocolate boost moods + feelings of love.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 14, 20233 min read


How to Support Your Brain and Mood Through Food
Food can play a key role in protecting the brain and supporting mood. In this article, learn how to support your brain and mood through food

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 31, 20238 min read


What's Wrong With Oil (Plus Oil-Free Salad Dressings: Three Ways!)
What's wrong with oil? Learn how whole plant-based foods can contribute exponentially more nutrition than just a component of that food.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 16, 202310 min read


Yummy Vegan Jalapeño Cornbread
Vegan jalapeño cornbread is perfectly crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and filled with bursts of flavor and texture!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Nov 28, 20224 min read


7 Reasons to Eat More Plant-Based Foods for the Planet
Discover 7 powerful reasons why eating more plant-based foods helps protect the planet—from saving water and rainforests to reducing greenhouse gases and ocean destruction.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 31, 20224 min read


5 Plant-Based Meal Ideas That Take Only 15 Minutes
Get 5 (plus one bonus!) 15 minute plant-based recipe ideas that can be prepared any night of the week (think tacos, pasta, chili and more yummy comfort foods!).

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Sep 19, 20227 min read


Infant and Toddler Nutrition: Vegan Edition
Vegetarian and vegan diets have been found to be healthful and advantageous at all stages of the life cycle. Even with this being true,...

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
May 2, 20227 min read


Slow Cooker Vegan Sausage Soup (with Greens and Beans!)
Slow Cooker Vegan Sausage Soup (with Greens and Beans!) is a quick and simple yet super nourishing soup the whole family will love!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 26, 20224 min read


Vegan Fennel Tempeh Sausage Recipe
Vegan Fennel Tempeh Sausage is a high protein and fiber substitute for traditional sausage, bringing lots of texture, flavor, and nutrition!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Feb 26, 20223 min read


Reducing Breast Cancer Risk Through Phytonutrients
Research supports plant-based foods for overall health. They are known to be helpful at reducing breast cancer risk through phytonutrients.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Jan 17, 20227 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


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


4 Elite Athletes You Won't Believe are Plant-Based
Plant-powered athletes are on the rise and for good reason! Here are 4 elite athletes you won't believe are plant-based.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 21, 20194 min read


10 Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Risk of Cancer
The American Institute for Cancer Research is a leading organization in the field of cancer prevention and treatment. The American Institute for Cancer Research publishes a list of guidelines for cancer prevention every 10 years, and it may not be a surprise that plant-based eating is heavily included throughout the recommendations! Interesting fact: Experts say that up to 40% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle factors. Below are 10 health tips to lower cance

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 6, 20193 min read


How to Stay Healthy Eating Plant-Based on the Go!
Eating healthy while traveling can be a challenge for anyone, but perhaps even more challenging for travelers looking for whole, plant-based food options. We live in a fast-food world with choices filled with saturated fat, sodium, sugar and excess calories. These foods are anything but nutrient dense. Traveling should be fun and worry-free, and can be with a little bit of planning. So how can we travel and stay healthy while following a plant-based diet? See below for 5 tip

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Oct 1, 20192 min read


Simple Tips to Include More Plants in Your Diet
Plant-based is an all-inclusive term that may include those who are fully plant-based, mostly plant-based, or making small changes towards a plant-based or plant-forward diet. Science has shown us that there are many health benefits to transitioning from meat and dairy to a plant-based diet. Any plant-based additions in exchange for meat and dairy can have a positive effect on health. A plant-based diet is one that centers around whole, unprocessed foods such as whole grain

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Sep 25, 20193 min read


I Went Plant-Based for a Week and Here's What Happened
Written by guest blog contributor, Caroline Williams, dietetic intern, Georgia State University As I plunged into the research of plant-based eating, I quickly decided to research the effects of a plant-based diet on myself to fully understand what it means to go plant-based. So, I challenged myself to 5 days of plant-based eating. I hope my experience encourages you to try plant-based eating or incorporate more plants into your diet. I decided to adhere to plant-based eatin

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Sep 23, 20192 min read


5 Reasons a Plant-Based Diet Leads to Weight Loss
Plant-based foods support weight management for positive health outcomes. Here are 5 reasons a plant-based diet leads to weight loss.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert
Sep 15, 20193 min read
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