Thanks to Stacy who posted a fleet of questions in a response right here on the plant-based fitness blog. They made for a great, simple article so that’s exactly where it went – to the posts! Ive been trying to find the answer to this question, and can’t find a clear-cut answer, so maybe u …
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Shame on Oprah. Today’s newsletter from the “O” camp features “healthy” snacks. Actually, it says ‘NO carrots – good for you snacks that taste amazing!” On the list? Pita chips with reduced fat sour cream, muskateers bars, oatmeal cookies with frozen yogurt, cheddar goldfish….I’m still trying to find a ‘healthy’ snack and how dare they …
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The Food Revolution Summit hosted by my friend John Robbins launched and continues for several days. Did you hear about it? Online, listen in for FREE, dirt cheap to order recordings and transcripts of the presentations if you want to hang onto materials for future reference. I’m including the event message from John below so …
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Today I came across a reference to me on a discussion forum. It went something like this: “I see Lani has gotten somewhat diety.” Earlier, if you had peeped inside my kitchen you would have seen the following: Sweet onions, bok choy, brussels srpouts, chick peas and cauliflower were being sauteed in veggie broth on …
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If you follow a plant-based diet, or eat in a way that is even remotely vegetarian, I’m betting that the question, ‘Where do you get your protein?’ is nothing new to you. Let alone if you eat card-carrying vegan-style. Advertising and lobbying by the big boys of beef, chicken, fish, eggs and dairy products are to …
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Daily – no, several times a day actually – I receive email questions about how to get started on eating for plant-based health and fitness. People see the changes that I have gone through and note my unbridled enthusiasm for a whole-foods, low fat, plant-based diet. It has been the cornerstone of my own personal …
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The long awaited plant-based diet doctors debate has come and gone. I took pages of notes during the event so that I could report directly back in to you. Dr. McDougall arrived for the event dapper and distinguished in suit and tie, while Dr. Fuhrman looked ready to wrestle in a sporty green -shirt with …
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What? The Plant-Based Fitness Expert for the McDougall Health and Medical Center is putting the words ‘failure’ and ‘McDougall Diet’ in the same sentence? Settle down. And now that I’ve got your attention, let me explain. Because what I’m about to tell you may well change your life. I now weigh 50 lbs less than …
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Look. If I can do it in a 3rd world country, you can do it anywhere. Europe and the U.S. are easy. Not to belittle your efforts. But when you travel to far-flung off-the-beaten-path places and still make your plant-based diet work AND squeeze in your body-shapers (thank goddess for Fit Quickies) priorities, well, that’s …
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It can be disheartening. You embrace a plant-based diet with the hopes of not only getting healthier, but shedding a few pounds and you are looking forward to slipping into your jeans a little more easily. xxxxxxx Yet for some inexplicable reason, a few days in you step on the scale and the numbers are …
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Yes, confusion about diet abounds in the media. In a free enterprise system it’s now wonder. Yet as I became acutely aware – and shared with you before – as a result of my Plant-Based Nutrition Certification at Cornell University, it is incumbent upon us to take a look at the studies and the data, …
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It’s perfect! The timing, that is. To create your own healthy, fit, happy and hot ripple effect. Of course, it’s ALWAYS perfect timing when it comes to building and reinforcing healthy habits. Yet somehow coming off of the ‘season of indulgence’ we become more strongly attuned to how much better fit, trim and energetic feel …
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That’s right, and this juicy encore call (and webcast!) are literally hours away. Sign up for this Free Teleclass pronto and you’ll be sent the access info right away. Be sure to click on the confirm link that will come to your inbox so you get the full plant-strong scoop! Here’s the signup page: Free …
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Solid, simple tactics with real food and movement of your body – and your mind – to put you in the health & weight winner’s circle come January 2012. Part 7 of 10: “Follow the 50/50 rule for vegetable and fruits” One of the best year-round tips I can give you for keeping your weight …
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Smoothie: The movie! Plus, all hail kale chips; 2 ways to make greens more kid-friendly. (Be sure this article is opened in its own page for the video to appear). Smoothies and green drinks are not necessarily the best choice every day for those of us who are all growed up. More on that later. …
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