I am a huge food lover and a vegan so I don't eat any animal products. Are you thinking about your dinner plate and wondering how I could love side dishes??!

Guess what? There's a whole world of food out there that is healthy, delicious, filling, and meat free. I've compiled all my research to provide you with an easy guide to making a lifestyle change toward a healthier plant-based diet.

Maybe you are like I was... you love animals but don't have enough good reasons to give up animal products entirely. Or you don't know if a meatless diet is healthy. Or maybe you just don't have enough time in your life to do the research and cook meals.

Maybe you are like many of my friends... You really want to lose weight and have tried tons of diets but nothing keeps the weight off forever. Have you thought about eating less meat but don't know what else there is to eat or how to cook it? Or do you love the taste of meat too much to give it up?

You might even already be a vegan who just needs new inspiration for recipes and meal plans.

That's why I'm here... your Vegan Nutritionista! No matter what, I can help! I will help eliminate your worries and help you reach your goals.

I have been a vegetarian since 1993, but I still ate seafood, eggs, and dairy until 2007 when I decided to give it all up.

The hardest part was giving up cheese, but it made a huge difference. That is how I can help-- it wasn't very long ago that I was in your shoes.

And lucky for you, when I was in those shoes, I did tons of research on food and the benefits of a plant-based diet before making my decision.

There are many reasons why I went meat and dairy-free and rather than doing time-consuming research, I provide you with all the facts so you can decide for yourself. I also show what to eat for a healthy meatless diet, recipes, and links to other great resources.

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On this website, you will find...

• Facts about why people drop the meat and dairy

• What people eat (when they don't eat meat and cheese!)

• How to make your own diet change

• How a plant-based diet affects your health and the health of the environment and the economy... not to mention the health of farm animals worldwide!

• Great meat-free recipes

• Easy-to-follow meal plans

• Why I like organic produce

• And much, much more!

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