If you’re looking to include more whole, plant-based foods into your diet, it’s important to do so in a way that’s sustainable, rather than overwhelming. With that in mind, I’ve outlined some tips for beginning to transition to a plant-based diet. These are all things you can do starting immediately, and can be customized completely based on your level of comfort, and current lifestyle!

I believe in a holistic approach to health. In my opinion, one area of your health can’t be isolated from the rest - it’s simply all connected. So, if you’re feeling mental stress, it’s likely your body and soul are feeling the effects. Here’s a basic overview of what stress is, and how it impacts your mind, body and soul (and what to do about it). Stress is natural, but when it becomes chronic, it can cause a host of problems.

When I started to shift my diet to mostly plant-based and others around me noticed, I got a lot of questions, and a lot of criticism. People questioning why I was making the changes I was, and telling me that I couldn’t possibly get the protein I needed without eating meat or the calcium I needed without dairy. If you are plant-based or considering a plant-based lifestyle, it’s important to inform yourself about some of the biggest misconceptions out there about being plant-based.

I know that the fall season looks a little different this year. Many of us lean on the fall because of the feelings of comfort and nourishment it gives us, a lot of which comes from nostalgia surrounding the holiday season and time spent with family. Here’s a few ideas on how to create that comfort and nourishment anyways.

A lot of the time we get stuck in routines of eating the same foods over and over again, because it's often easier to stick with what we're comfortable with, rather than try something new. Instead, let’s learn to be more willing to change with the seasons of age, weather, and availability. Here are 3 reasons why you should shift to local, seasonal eating as much as possible (for your health and the planet’s!).

I recently took an online course called The Science of Wellbeing by Yale which outlines misconceptions about happiness and the proven ways in which we can lead a happier life. It was a great reminder as to where I should be focusing my energy. Why things like going back to the basics to focus on your breath, nutrition, gratitude for what is, are incredibly impactful. Here are my key tips and takeaways from the course.

If you're doubtful of meditation, read this. In the past meditation has had a major PR problem, and I think the community is still trying to recover from it. But the reality is that meditation is for everyone, and as the profound impacts on health and stress continue to be discovered, it continues to become more and more normalized. Here are some common misconceptions that might be holding you back.