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Diet for a Small Planet

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay In the 1970’s and 80’s, world hunger and famine were common images in the evening news. Many predicted that diminishing food supply, and growing populations would inevitably lead to a “doomsday scenario.” Lappe, however, argued for a solution to this scenario, pointing out that there were “more thanRead more The post Diet for a Small Planet appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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What The Heck Is An Instant Pot® and How Do I Use It?

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 The post What The Heck Is An Instant Pot® and How Do I Use It? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Grilling Plant-Based

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 The post Grilling Plant-Based appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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My Favorite Products

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 The post My Favorite Products appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Squeezing in Exercise

Photo courtesy of Pixabay. As an Exercise Physiologist I often hear people say they are just too busy to exercise. With busy careers, children’s activities and other responsibilities it can be a challenge to have a regular exercise program, especially if you are trying to carve out 60 minutes to get to the gym. If youRead more The post Squeezing in Exercise appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Can Animal Products Be Sustainable?

The argument for more sustainable practices in meat and dairy production has gained popularity in recent years, leaving consumers feeling as though they’re doing themselves, and the planet a good deed by buying “organic, grass-fed, and cage free” animal products. Marketing these products as sustainable, however, is misleading. IfRead more The post Can Animal Products Be Sustainable? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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The Psychology of Eating Meat

Questioning why we eat what we eat, especially when it comes to meat and animal products, can be a touchy subject. Psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy explores this topic in her book “Why we Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows.” While many books explain why we shouldn’t eat meat, Joy’s book explains why we doRead more The post The Psychology of Eating Meat appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Debunking the Paleo Diet

Christina Warinner is an archaeological scientist, who debunks the notion behind paleolithic fad diets. This fad started in the 70’s with the Stone Age Diet, and then reappeared as the Primal Blueprint, Paleo, and NeanderThin diets. All of these diets are based on the idea that “we should abandon our modern agricultural diets, which areRead more The post Debunking the Paleo Diet appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Whole

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 The post Whole appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Where Do Our Tastebuds Begin?

The tastebuds of children are not as hard to shape as many people assume. Childhood taste buds left to their own devices, however, can form poor eating habits that last a lifetime. In an NPR interview with Bee Wilson, author of “Baby’s First Bite”, Wilson makes the point that as humans, we’re all hardwired toRead more The post Where Do Our Tastebuds Begin? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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