Pregnancy

Is plant-based OK during pregnancy?

Yes. Absolutely. For more information, links and resources, please see my post "Plant-Based (Vegan) Pregnancy.

Children

Can children be vegan/plant-based?

Yes. Absolutely. It is the official position of the American and Canadian Dietetic Associations that a plant-based diet is suitable for all stages of life. As long as your children are eating a diet with a variety of whole foods, they should get all the nutrients they need. Also note …

Facebook said I had 718 friends. Thing is, I only accept requests from people I know well in real life — friends from high school or college, old coworkers, and so forth. I don't blindly accept requests from people I don't know because many of my family members value their privacy and are uncomfortable with my "public life."

One thing I love about Facebook, however, is how easy it is for me to stay connected with everyone. It doesn't matter …

You've got questions...

Q: Can you make something packaged, like cake mix or shake mix, safer if it contains milk? Say by diluting it with almond milk or rice milk if this will take away from the danger of it containing milk?

A: There is no way to make something with milk “safe.” Can you dilute cocaine to be safe? No, of course not. Milk, even in small quantities, is very bad. The good news is, …

I asked my parents to reflect on their first year being plant-based. 

Here's what my Dad had to say:

Where did a year go? It has been one year since my wife and I became plant-based. Ironically, the last piece of meat I had was in the hospital after having a mild heart attack and it was a dried-up piece of "Turkey Bacon." (Not my choice for a last omnivore supper.)

It's been an interesting journey. We both have done …

I was out having lunch with my husband and one of my closest friends when my mom called and I ignored it. We were just finishing up our meal, I thought, it can wait. A few moments later, she called my husband and we both kind of laughed. She does this from time to time. If I don’t answer my phone, she tries his.

A few minutes later, as we were paying the check, my mom called my friend, which …