The Only Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
There are a million smoothie recipes out there on the Internet. For anyone who wants to start adding nutrient-dense, whole food-based smoothies into his or
Author: Jeff Taraday
Jeff Taraday is a reformed junk food addict and barbecue junkie who discovered the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet in in 2010. Prior to his dietary change, he was thirty pounds overweight and a heavy drinker. Switching to a plant-based diet has helped him lose the extra weight and transform him into a fitness and exercise junkie and a plant-based nutrition advocate.
Jeff is a certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Nutritional Education Trainer through the Nutritional Education Institute. He has also completed a certification in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation. He is the author of the blogThe Plant Eater, and coaches individuals and families around the country in nutrition how to incorporate nutrient-dense, plant-centric meals into their daily lives.
He is also a member of the board of Groceryships,a non-profit that provides grocery scholarships, nutritional education, and emotional support to low-income families in Los Angeles, California.
Posts from this author
Natto: The Most Amazing Food You’re Not Eating
As creatures of habit, most of us tend to eat the same or similar foods over and over again. But what if there are new
Organic Produce: Is It Really Worth It?
“Should I really be buying organic fruits and veggies, or is it a scam?” This is one of the most common questions I hear from
Potatoes Are Not Evil
No food has been more unjustly maligned over the years than the potato. When we think of the lowly spud, all of the unhealthy preparation
5 Easy Ways to Get More Plant-Based Protein
The American Heart Association recommends that we consume more chicken, fish, and beans rather than red meat to protect our hearts, but the incoming president
2 Healthy Dressings That Won’t Ruin Your Vegetables
Only in the modern world can we take the world’s healthiest meal, a giant salad, and turn it into one of the unhealthiest meals possible.
7 Simple Ways to Get More Greens in Your Diet
There’s no disputing that leafy green vegetables are the healthiest foods on the planet. The more you eat, the leaner and healthier you’ll be. Since
4 Tasty Alternatives to Grilling Meat
This subject really pains me to write about. I’ve loved grilling for almost all of my life, and there’s nothing more enjoyable than a summer
Sweet Potato Tacos (Recipe)
As summer approaches, quick recipes come in handy, as we all head off to our events, races, vacations, and enjoy the outdoors. These tacos are
5 Reasons to Eat Berries Every Day
Summer is right around the corner – although here in Los Angeles, it feels like it’s been here for a couple weeks already – and
Strawberry Blood Orange Sorbet (Recipe)
We had a heat wave here in Los Angeles this past week, and it’ll start heating up in other parts of the country in short
Almost Magic: Why You Need to Eat More Mushrooms
Most people don’t think of mushrooms as anything other than a textural addition to meals or a gourmet flavoring, but the truth is rather different.
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