Ever since 2013, when I heard that there is actually a plant-based educational cruise, I have dreamed of setting sail with some of the leading experts in healthy nutrition for a 10-day holiday at sea. It has been five years since my transition to a plant-based lifestyle, and I am so excited that my dream […]
My Journey
Finally Medication-Free, More Than a Decade after Thyroid Surgery
In 2003, at the age of 36, I had a serious scare as I was putting on makeup one morning. I noticed a knot in the right side of my neck and immediately called my family doctor to set up an appointment for the next day. After numerous doctor visits, blood tests, biopsy, and ultrasound, it […]
My Hero, T. Colin Campbell, PhD
My life was forever changed by the research, tenacity, and courage of T. Colin Campbell, PhD. Certainly, I respect his list of professional accomplishments; however, more than that, I stand in awe of his courage, integrity, and determination to follow the truth, wherever it leads and whatever the costs–personal or professional. All quotes in this post are […]
How We Lost Weight with a 7-Day ‘Mixed Mary’s Mini’ Diet
We lost weight–nine pounds in 7 days–on a Mixed Mary McDougall’s Mini Diet, and it wasn’t nearly as difficult as we thought it would be. My husband’s weight loss was 6.5 lbs. and mine was 2.5 lbs. (in the first 7 days, and has continued to drop since then). We began our plant-based journey over […]
Success Reaching a High School Classroom with Plant-Based Nutrition
Sometime back , I was asked to speak at a local high school about plant-based nutrition. The class – Foods 1 – was studying vegetarian and vegan diets. Since their teacher knew I am a licensed Food for Life instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, she asked if I would come talk with the […]
