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Is Plant-Based AIP Sustainable? Can I do vegan AIP long-term?

Is Plant-Based AIP Sustainable? Can I do vegan AIP long-term?

Whoo boy, this is a big question. As you know if you’ve read my past few posts, I recently embarked on a month-long plant-based (totally vegan!) AIP diet in order to help pinpoint which specific foods were causing me problems. It was moderately successful, and…

What Can You Eat On a Plant-Based Modified AIP Diet?

What Can You Eat On a Plant-Based Modified AIP Diet?

The other day, I posted that I was starting a modified AIP diet in order to manage some flare-up symptoms I’ve been experiencing (as well as general gut dysbiosis). In order to make AIP possible for me as a vegan (or for vegetarians, since it’s…

I’m Starting the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) As a Vegan…

I’m Starting the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) As a Vegan…

Hello, friends! It’s been a really long time since I’ve posted anything, so I sincerely apologize for that! I’ve been writing a second plant-based keto cookbook, and it really drained me this time. Not that there was anything bad about the process, I just found myself being too tired to do anything other than focus on the book.

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Gluten-Free Vegan Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies (grain-free, nut-free, low-carb)

Gluten-Free Vegan Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies (grain-free, nut-free, low-carb)

May Day (or Beltane, as it’s called in some circles) is upon us, and in New England, it finally feels like spring. So, I thought I’d do a little baking to celebrate. These gluten-free vegan lavender lemon cookies are super easy to make and truly…

Okara Flatbread Pizza Crust (gluten-free, coconut-free, nut-free, low-carb)

Okara Flatbread Pizza Crust (gluten-free, coconut-free, nut-free, low-carb)

Do you find that you have okara leftover from making soy milk that just sits there until you finally blend it into a sad smoothie? Well, here’s a delicious flatbread pizza crust recipe to use up that soy pulp that is gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, coconut-free,…

The Vegan Keto Podcast: My Top 5 Tips For Starting a Vegan Keto Diet

The Vegan Keto Podcast: My Top 5 Tips For Starting a Vegan Keto Diet

If you read the title, you know that today we’re going to talk about my top 5 tips for switching to a vegan keto diet. The full podcast version of this post is available below and on iTunes and Stitcher, so you can listen if that’s more your style. These tips are all things that I was someone had told me when I first started out on a vegan keto diet back in 2012, and I hope you find them helpful!

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Reiki for Endometriosis: Have I lost my mind?

Reiki for Endometriosis: Have I lost my mind?

Note: This article is not at all intended to be taken as medical advice. It’s just my anecdotal experience trying to deal with my endometriosis symptoms. If you have any questions or concerns about endometriosis or your menstrual health, please contact your doctor! Through all…

High Protein Vegan Keto Vegetables

High Protein Vegan Keto Vegetables

I think one of the most frequently asked questions every vegan gets is “but, where do you get your protein?” While I’m a little tired of answering that question (protein is in everything!), I also understand where it comes from. When we learn about nutrition…

Plant Paradox and Vegan Keto: Can you eat a low lectin, vegan ketogenic diet?

Plant Paradox and Vegan Keto: Can you eat a low lectin, vegan ketogenic diet?

Recently, I had a few different people reach out to me about The Plant Paradox book, saying that they were going to give the program a try and wanting to know how they could modify their current vegan ketogenic diets to comply with Dr. Gundry’s program. So, here we are. (more…)

How I Eat in a Day While Working Out on Vegan Keto

How I Eat in a Day While Working Out on Vegan Keto

I’ve been posting a lot about working out on a vegan keto diet lately on instagram (mostly post-workout meals), and so I was getting a lot of messagse that boiled down to the following two questions: “how do I work out on a vegan keto…


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Gluten-Free Vegan Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies (grain-free, nut-free, low-carb)

Gluten-Free Vegan Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies (grain-free, nut-free, low-carb)

May Day (or Beltane, as it’s called in some circles) is upon us, and in New England, it finally feels like spring. So, I thought I’d do a little baking to celebrate. These gluten-free vegan lavender lemon cookies are super easy to make and truly…

Okara Flatbread Pizza Crust (gluten-free, coconut-free, nut-free, low-carb)

Okara Flatbread Pizza Crust (gluten-free, coconut-free, nut-free, low-carb)

Do you find that you have okara leftover from making soy milk that just sits there until you finally blend it into a sad smoothie? Well, here’s a delicious flatbread pizza crust recipe to use up that soy pulp that is gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, coconut-free,…

Low-FODMAP Hempfu Scramble (vegan, allergen-free, paleo)

Low-FODMAP Hempfu Scramble (vegan, allergen-free, paleo)

A little bit ago, I posted a recipe for some soy-free hemp tofu I made with hemp hearts. Since coming up with this recipe (which was a modified version of one that had been floating around the internet for the better part of a decade),…

High Protein “Cheesy” Breakfast Porridge (vegan, low carb, low fodmap, gluten free)

High Protein “Cheesy” Breakfast Porridge (vegan, low carb, low fodmap, gluten free)

Since giving intermittent fasting a little break, I’ve been looking for new breakfast options that are not only vegan and low-FODMAP, but are also gluten free, nut free and soy free. If you’re thinking, “man, going out to eat must be next to impossible,” you…

Low-FODMAP Vegan Chickpea Scramble

Low-FODMAP Vegan Chickpea Scramble

I’ve been following a low-FODMAP diet lately, and have really been relying pretty heavily on chickpea scrambles to add protein to my diet, while also feeling like I’m still eating real food. I’m a big fan of savory breakfast foods, and maintain a low carb…