Hi Reader, A lot of the nutrition advice aimed at plant-based eaters is either fear-based or overly complicated. I wanted to share a handful of things I actually pay attention to, with myself and the people I work with. Protein, plus the whole plate Protein is usually the first question I get, and it deserves real attention. Beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, and eggs or dairy, if you eat them, are all solid sources, and most people can get enough with some intention and variety across...

Hi Reader, Maybe it started with cutting back on sugar or adding more vegetables. At first, you felt responsible and like you were taking good care of yourself. And then somewhere along the way, without a clear line you could point to, "healthy eating" started to feel like something else. The rules piled up, you couldn't stop thinking about food, and you stopped feeling like you could trust yourself around it, too. This is often how disordered eating begins, and it's a lot more common than...

Hi Reader, If you've heard the news about the cyclospora outbreak moving through the U.S., you might be searching for recipes built around cooked fruits and vegetables, even though we're right in the middle of peak summer produce season. (Terrible timing.) Health officials have since traced part of the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce, but the investigation is ongoing and other sources may still turn up. I appreciated Kara Lydon's quick, no-fear-mongering breakdown of the food safety...