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How to Dine Out on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet (at Any Restaurant)
Quick Take Eating at restaurants can be a bit overwhelming when you first transition to a whole food plant-based diet. But it can be done! Follow our tips for ordering plant-based meals at nearly any type of restaurant. Before we begin: Get plant-based meals delivered! Not ready to dine out? That's OK!...
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How to Keep Your Whole Food Plant-Based Vegan Diet While Traveling
Quick Synopsis Upcoming trip? Your healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to go by the wayside when you’re on the go. We’ve got 9 tips for keeping your whole food plant-based diet while traveling. Full Story You’ve changed the way you eat and live and you’re feeling great. But if you’re new...
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How to Maintain a Plant-Based Diet When Life Gets in the Way
Life can be busy and hectic, especially in the fall as routines resume. Sometimes, it might feel hard to stick to a plant-based diet and stay vegan. But don't worry! With a few simple strategies, you can maintain your plant-based diet when life gets busy. 7 tips to maintain a plant-based...
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Beginner's guide for the plant-based party guest (or host)
Quick Synopsis Many plant-based beginners worry their new lifestyle will make their social life awkward. They are concerned they'll be an inconvenience to the host, or that they will scare away their own dinner guests by offering vegan foods. Even worse, there's a lingering fear that if they do brave the social scene,...
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Frank Ferrante How I Changed My Ways, Lost 100 Pounds, and Found Love Again
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals. We get to hear their stories of suffering, transformation, and service — and...
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How to get fresh produce if your grocery store is running low due to coronavirus shopping
Quick Take Among the precautions you can take right now to avoid coronavirus, keeping your immune system strong is more important than ever right now. One of the best ways to keep your immune system up? Continue to eat healthy plant-based foods. Worried about access fruits and vegetables right now? Here are some practical tips from...
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Our whole family's health was transformed on a plant-based diet
The Dickman family thought they ate well. But when Dan and Susannah approached middle age, they saw their energy levels decline as their weight increased and chronic pain became commonplace. As caregivers to two adult sons with developmental disabilities, they knew they needed to prioritize their health. Since going plant-based, they've not only...
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How to Eat a WFPB Diet and Keep Your Friends (It Can Be Done!)
Quick Take Plant-based diets are trending, which means awareness and acceptance of a plant-based lifestyle is growing. That said, if you're following a whole food plant-based diet and finding its causing friction in your relationships, you're certainly not alone! Many people notice that when they transition to a plant-based diet, especially when it's...
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15 Tips for Going Vegan
Quick Synopsis So you’re a new vegan. Congrats! You’re doing something great for your body, the planet, and the animals. But changing your lifestyle is hard - especially getting started. Well, rest easy. We’re here to get you going with some of our best beginner’s tips for going vegan, from...
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Transformed in a month? World Champion tennis player and the mind-blowing impact of his plant-based diet
Bob Litwin and Novak Djokovic playing doubles World champion tennis player, coach and author of the popular book and audio book Live The Best Story of Your Life: A World Champion's Guide to Lasting Change, Bob Litwin exemplifies the power to change your life by changing your story. After the...
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5 Reasons People Give Up On Plant-Based Foods (and Why You Shouldn't)
Quick Take Keep hearing about vegan celebrities and wellness gurus giving up on a plant-based diet and wondering what gives? While a plant-based diet can certainly fulfill all your nutritional needs, there are some common reasons why people (famous or not) give plant-based eating the boot...and often times those reasons are rooted in...
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3 Sneaky Reasons You're Not Losing Weight on a Plant-Based Diet
Quick Take Not losing weight on a plant-based diet? Can going vegan help you lose weight even? Here's the deal: while a plant-based lifestyle is associated with lower BMI and better overall health, these 3 things could be keeping you from reaching your healthy weight loss goals and even explain gaining weight on a...
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Plant-Based Road Trip Hacks
Quick Synopsis Ah, the freedom of the open road. There's nothing quite as American as hitting the road in the summertime. School's out, the car's packed, the windows are down, your playlist is ready, and you've got a big ole country to explore! But what happens when you're taking a plant-based road...
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Sodium Intake
Quick Synopsis Did your doctor tell you to reduce your sodium intake? You're not alone. Most Americans eat too much salt (which can lead to high blood pressure and increase your risk of stroke and heart disease). The good news? You can reduce your sodium intake by following these tips. The Full...
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Why You're Really Afraid of Starting a Plant-Based Diet (And How to Move Past It)
Quick Take So you're thinking of going plant-based but something keeps holding you back? You're afraid. You are, and it's OK. I know you're afraid because I was afraid, too — and because I've talked to hundreds of plant-based beginners who almost let fear stop them. I'm sharing five of the...
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When Unsupportive Family and Friends Don’t Understand Your Plant-Based Lifestyle
Quick Synopsis Unsupportive family and friends not understanding your plant-based lifestyle? You’re not alone! Change is hard, even for folks who aren’t actually making the change, believe it or not. The good news is you can get the support you need by following these tips. The Full Story When you...
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Changing This One Thing Cured Sharon’s Chronic Sinus Infections (and Saved her Father’s Life)
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals. We get to hear their stories of suffering, transformation, and service — and...
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World Champion Tennis Player Tells MamaSezz How He Stays Plant-Based During Tournaments
If you haven't read about Bot Litwin's Transformation Story yet, it's time to get caught up. Bob is the #1 tennis player in the United States in his age group, a former World Champion and has written a book on lasting change. He is also friends with MamaSezz co-Founders Meg Donahue and...
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How to Avoid Bloating and Gas
Quick Synopsis Bloating that won't quit? This could be why (plus our tips for feeling better ASAP). The Full Story I think we can all agree that bloating is a pain, literally. It’s uncomfortable, it’s embarrassing, and sometimes, it lasts for hours or even days. There’s nothing worse than getting...
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10 Plant-Based Low Sodium Snacks (You'll Actually Want to Eat)
Quick take Trying to kick your sodium intake but struggling when it comes to no salt snacks? Your snacking days aren’t over, not even close! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite vegan low sodium snacks to make your transition to a low sodium plant-based diet easier (and more delicious). ...
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The Ultimate (little) Blog to Plant-Based Eating
Quick synopsis When you make the shift to plant-based foods, your mind, your body, and your food go through some pretty big changes. Here is your guide to eating whole food plant-based without driving yourself, your friends, your family, or your waiter crazy! The Full Story As you adapt to...
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Batch Cooking For a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Quick Synopsis One of the most common struggles people face when learning how to eat a whole food plant-based diet is the extra time this healthy lifestyle requires in the kitchen. Chopping all those veggies can be epic! Batch cooking is a great solution. In this Heartbeet Journal article, we’ll...
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10 Kid-Approved Plant-Based Desserts for your Vegan Valentine's Day
Valentine’s day is a celebration of love for the special people in your life. And who is more special to you than your children? Children don’t need expensive gifts, or five-star restaurants to be happy; they need love, affection, and the occasional treat. But if you're following a WFPB diet, you...
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Is MSG Unhealthy? The Weird Truth + Sneaky Names for MSG Hiding Right on Food Labels
Quick Page We've written about the sneaky names for sugar hiding on food labels, but what about MSG, which makes its way into many packaged foods? Here's what you need to look out for if you're trying to stick with your whole food plant-based diet. On This Page What is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)? Is...
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Vegan Valentine's Day Menu: Easy WFPB Recipes for Date Night
Cook your special someone a delicious and romantic three-course meal at home with our free vegan Valentine's Day menu. Best of all? These recipes aren't just absolutely mouth-watering, they're whole food plant-based and hearty healthy, too. The gift of health — there's nothing better! Ready to Get Fancy? Print this Vegan Valentine's Day Menu and Present...
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How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet When You Hate to Cook
Want to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet but cooking at home is not your jam? The good news is there are plenty of easy plant-based meals you can make at home, even if you're not a cook. Here are some tips to help you keep it simple and...
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10 Tips for Transitioning Kids to a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Quick Synopsis Struggling to get your kids on the plant-based train? MamaSezz co-founder Lisa Lorimer shares how her family made the transition and offers tips for those trying to make the switch to a plant-based lifestyle. The Full Story Transitioning your kids to a plant-based diet can be a daunting task, but the evidence...
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5 Reasons to Join the MamaSezz 2-Week Plant Based Challenge
Cutting to the chase... The key to successfully sticking to your healthy habits? Getting the support you need! Enter our MamaSezz 2-Week Whole Food Plant-Based Challenge. We're making it so dang easy to stick to your healthy lifestyle. How? When you join the Challenge, you'll get ready to heat and...
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Best Vegan Recipes - Garnishes
Quick Synopsis The right garnish will take your best vegan recipe to the next level by adding flavor, enhancing aroma, and making them Instagram worthy beautiful. Keep reading for 16 MamaSezz garnish ideas for your favorite plant-based meals. Full Story When most folks hear the word garnish they think of the wee bit...
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The #1 thing you can do to save the ocean (and it's not ditching plastic straws)
Quick Take For several years, plastic straws have been the boogieman for the destruction of our oceans. Restaurants have ditched them, consumers have bought up reusable straws, and each time you see a plastic one, we imagine a turtle with a straw through its nose (or is that just me?)....
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How to be the only vegan at your holiday table (a plant-based survival guide!)
Quick Take 'Tis the season for good food, good company, and good cheer...but if you're worried your plant-based lifestyle might put a cramp on all the merry-making this holiday season, we get it. Change can be scary, especially when it comes to family and cultural traditions. The good news, you...
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How Plant-Based Diets Improve Brain Health: A Comprehensive Guide
As we age, our cognitive abilities can decline, making it challenging to complete even simple tasks. Fortunately, scientific studies show that plant-based diets can have a positive impact on brain health and cognitive function. This post will not only explore the science behind diet and brain health, but also give...
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6 tips that will make transitioning to a whole food plant based diet way easier
Quick Take Transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet is a great way to take charge or your health. Eating this way promotes healthy weight loss, reduced risk (or even reversal) of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, and more. But change is hard (at first!). Here are 6 tips from the...
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Don't get stuck in a rut! How to get more variety in your plant based diet
Quick Take Variety is the spice of life! But so many plant-based eaters get stuck in a rut, eating the same old, same old. The good news is, with these simple tricks you can get more variety in your plant based diet. But first: a gift for you! On This Page The...
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Learn How to Read a Nutrition Label
Quick Synopsis Packaged foods that look healthy are often misleading which is why learning how to read nutrition labels is a great skill, especially as you move to a whole food plant-based diet. Make your trip to the supermarket easier with these tips for assessing nutrition labels quickly. The Full Story A whole food...
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Your Guide to Seasonings Without Salt
Quick take So your doctor said it’s time to cut back on salt. Don't panic! You're not destined for a lifetime of bland food in order to see improved health or weight loss on a plant based diet. There's a whole tasty world of salt-free flavor out there and we're here...
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Why You’re Grieving as You Lose Weight (And How to Get Through It)
Quick Synopsis All change comes with feelings of loss, even grief, as you stop eating some of your most familiar foods. We’re here to help you understand some reasons why you feel sad when you’re losing weight. You can come out on the other side, ready to enjoy your life. ...
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Plant-Based Weight Gain? 5 Common Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Quick Take Started a plant-based diet for weight loss only to struggle with weight gain instead? This is not uncommon. While plant-based foods often help people shed pounds, a few common mistakes could be tripping up your weight loss goals. Luckily, there are simple solutions! Before We Begin: Lose Weight Naturally (MamaSezz Does...
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10 WFPB Travel Snacks For Your Next Trip (Healthy Vegan Snacks to Go!)
Quick Take Headed out on a trip? If you're following a whole food plant-based lifestyle, you may be wondering just what the heck vegan to go snacks even look like. Well, good news! You can satisfy your wanderlust AND enjoy delicious whole food plant based snacks at the same time...and you probably...
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I've lost half my body weight on a plant-based diet – and I'm still losing!
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals. We get to hear their stories of suffering, transformation, and service — and...
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MamaSezz Transformation: How a Recovering Fast Food Junkie Manages MS with a Plant-Based Diet
Quick Synopsis Sarah shares how giving up fast food and transitioning to a plant-based diet helped her alleviate debilitating Multiple sclerosis symptoms. The Full Story When Sarah was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS) at 31 years old she wasn’t thinking about diet. She was thinking about doing everything her doctors...
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Plant Based Diet for Beginners
Want to leave unhealthy eating habits in 2020 and gear up for a whole food plant-based 2021? Eating better was the top New Year’s resolution last year (and most likely this year, too) so you’re hardly alone. That said, making a lifestyle change can be scary! The good news is:...
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Is an air fryer really worth the hype? (Plus easy vegan oil-free air fryer recipes you need!)
Quick Take Air fryers are trending, especially in the plant-based community. But is this countertop appliance worth the hype? We cover the basics, discuss if it's actually healthier than frying your food, weight the pros and cons, and offer up our favorite vegan oil-free air fryer recipes. Before we begin: our...
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Transformation: Joan Tried a Plant Based Diet for Weight Loss In Her 80's and Claims "It's Easy!"
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. Some try a plant based diet for weight loss, others for disease reversal. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals....
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No Filter: Here are the WFPB Meals the MamaSezz Team Actually Eats in a Day
Quick Take Want to eat a whole food plant-based diet but your social media feed is filled with superfood powders and complex #MealPrepGoals that make you feel like it's unattainable? Or maybe you're worried that your menu will be limited now that you've cut out meat, eggs, and dairy? I want to tell you...
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Gail Larsen Transformation Maven: For 10 Days I Changed What I Ate And The Results Were Stunning.
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals. We get to hear their stories of suffering, transformation, and service — and...
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Don't like tofu? The secret to making your tofu taste good
Quick Take Think you don't like tofu? You might be making it wrong! Don't worry, we've got our top tips for making the perfect tofu, every time — whether you're using it in a vegan ricotta recipe, a plant-based chocolate pie, or as a replacement for meat in your favorite dishes....
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How Anthony Lost 160 Pounds By Eating More
Quick Take After a lifetime of trying diets that just didn't work, Anthony Masiello went on to lose 160 pounds and keep it off. Anthony shared with us his approach to weight loss so you can do what he did to reach your health goals. On this page Anthony's wake up call...
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Keeping it Real with Karen Kenney
Changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) leaders in plant-based eating. We get to hear their stories of suffering, transformation, triumphs and service — and we learn...
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Dr. Sandra Musial MD, Food As Medicine Physician, Plant Docs
As we at MamaSezz well know, changing to a plant-based diet can change your life in ways you never expected. Some try a plant based diet for weight loss, others for disease reversal. In this series, we talk with some of the world’s most soulful, dedicated (and often funny) individuals....