Tag Archives: why go plant-based?

Is a Plant-Strong Diet too Extreme?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by celestedimilla

If you asked me to give up meat and dairy two years ago, I would have laughed. Due to my husband’s health issues, however; I found myself at a Plant-Strong Diet class at Whole Foods Market. The presenter, Gerrie, shared … Continue reading →

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Today I’m sharing my blogger buddy, Susan’s inspirational story about how a Christmas Eve heart attack shattered her family and how they found health and healing through a plant-based diet. When you finish reading, be sure to check out Susan’s … Continue reading →

Posted on November 20, 2013 by celestedimilla | 25 Comments

Q & A with a Dairy Queen

Posted on August 12, 2013 by celestedimilla

Two years ago I would have laughed if you told me I’d give up dairy one day. Stop eating cheese, mocha lattes and ice cream – no way! But here I am not only dairy-free, but writing a vegan … Continue reading →

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Milk…It Does a Body Bad!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by celestedimilla

Originally posted on Honk If You're Vegan:
I recently watched a re-run of the show, Frasier, where Roz is pregnant and has a meltdown after realizing that she’s run out of milk. “I’m going to be a terrible mother,”…

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What is a Plant-Strong Diet

Posted on February 20, 2013 by celestedimilla

A plant-strong diet is a way of eating that will make you look like the guy in the photo above. Kidding! Not that it couldn’t (if you’re a guy anyway), but you’d also have to hit the gym. Actually, it’s … Continue reading →