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123 | 7 Natural Plant-Based Substitutes for Butter - Try These Healthier Alternatives!

Is your diet transition away from meats going pretty well, but now you’re stuck on dairy? You’re trying but it’s a challenge because you’ve been heavy on dairy your whole life and have been used to lathering your toast, soda crackers, baked potatoes and pancakes with butter. So now you need a replacement. But you’ve noticed different commercial plant-based butter products sold at the grocery store. The question is, should you use these or are there other alternatives?
 
Yes, there are other alternatives and I want to tell you about them! In this episode, let’s look together at 5 natural, healthier whole food plant-based substitutes you can use instead of regular butter your meals or in baking. Join me inside!
 
 
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[Plant Based Diet, Plantbased Eating, Whole Foods, Heart Health, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Lose Weight, Drop Pounds, Lower Cholesterol, Transition Tips, How to Eat for Health, Smart Swaps]

122 | Free of Sugar Cravings and Gut Issues Eating Plant-Based [+ Traveling Tips] – Interview with Diane Randall

Have you ever received some health news from a doctor that shocked you, because you never expected a certain condition to happen to you? That’s what my Guest Diane experienced and it really made her sit up and take notice, even though she was already dealing with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and constant gut issues. So she began her health transformation journey then, and 20 years later has never looked back. But among the positive changes she experienced such as weight loss and improved gut symptoms, the most remarkable may have been this: her sugar cravings and addiction seems to have disappeared. Tune in to find out more about Diane’s fascinating story!
 
 Diane Randall is an author, whole living consultant, instructor, and speaker. In this episode, we’ll also dive into tips and strategies for those who are frequently traveling, because Diane used to have a busy schedule as a consultant. Don’t miss these tips and ideas to help you in your plant-based diet transition and journey!
How to Connect with Diane:
Get details of her book ‘A Whole Life Nourished’, her Podcast (Plant Based Curious Podcast) and her services at:
https://dianerandallconsults.com/  or www.plant-basedcurious.com
 
 
Next Steps:
Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com
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Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished
 
 
 
 
[ Plant Based Diet, Plantbased Eating, Vegan, Travel Tips, Meal Ideas, Sugar Addict, Whole Foods, Lower Cholesterol, Restaurant Eating, Lose Weight, Stronger Gut, Get Healthy]

121 | 2 Simple Ways To Save Money on Plant-Based Groceries (That Many Miss!)

Are you looking to build your health with more fruits and vegetables, but worry about what that’ll do to your grocery bills? Summer was great with farmer’s markets and supermarket bins full of harvested produce sold at lower prices. But now it’s Fall, and winter is fast approaching. That means fresh produce prices will be starting to rise more in the coming weeks. So what can you do?
 
Well, I want you to know that there are some incredibly easy ways you can save money when grocery shopping, especially in the fresh produce section, and I want to tell you about it! In this episode, let me share 2 simple strategies I use to keep more money in my pocket. And I want this to be the case for you too. So grab your notebook and pen, and listen in!
 
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Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
 
Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished
 
 
 
[Plant Based, Plantbased Eating, Smart Produce Hacks, Plant-Based Diet, Money-Saving Tips, Save Money, Grocery Shopping, Grocery Budget Tips]

120 | Let's Talk Hunger - Will Eating Plant-Based Always Make You Hungry?

Did someone say ‘hunger’? If so, I’m not surprised. I actually hear about frequent hunger being a challenge from many people making the transition from meats to plants. But just because this is quite a common issue doesn’t mean that a plant-based diet will automatically cause you to be constantly hungry. It just means that more likely than not, you’re not going about your diet transition the right way and being smart about what foods you’re putting on your plates.
 
Curious to know more? Join me inside this episode as we unpack this hunger issue more and see what you should really expect if you’re eating the right way on a plant-based diet. Listen in!
 
 
** Only Hours Left to the Back to Health Sale!** (Ends at 11:59pm EST Sept 12, 2025)
Use the Voucher Code ‘FALL2025’ to enroll in the online Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course before midnight EST Friday Sept 12, and you’ll get 25% OFF the Course Enrollment Fee (More than $70 savings!) and these 4 BONUS Gift Resources:
 
5 Top Starter Nutrition Tips to Building a Plant-Powered Diet- Get essential tips with a starter meal plan to help you build optimal nutrition as you transition
25 Fast and Easy Plant-Based Meal and Snack Ideas- Use this ‘cheat sheet’ Guide to stay plant-powered even on your busiest days
 Plant-Based Eater’s Holiday Meal Guide- Navigate the upcoming Holidays with more confidence and less stress!
Bye-Bye Belly: How to Rid Your Belly Pooch for Good- This Guide comes with teaching videos and was created by Courtney McManus, who is a Certified Personal Trainer and Movement Specialist
 
Get Details & Savings at www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse
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Learn -> www.plantnourished.com
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Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall
Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
 
Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished
 
 
 
[Plant Based Diet, Success Tips, How to Eat, Plant-Based Eating, Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Plantbased, Weight Loss, Feeling Full, Satisfied, Nutrition]

119 | What To Supplement? Here Are 3 Key Nutrients Vegans AND Meat-Eaters Need

The nutrition world can be so confusing, don’t you agree? A new protein powder, immune boosting pill, brain health or other dietary supplement seems to appear on the market every day, and they are ALL being promoted as necessary for wellness. You see adverts everywhere – on social media, in the midst of YouTube videos, on websites, and through TV commercials. There’s so much noise and information that we don’t know where to turn, and it’s all so tiring. Or we get pulled into the latest nutrition hype and because we’re afraid of missing out, we end up spending a ton of money on nutritional products and over-supplement to try to cover ALL our bases.Let’s cut through the hype and clear up this confusion. In this episode, I want to share about 3 important nutrients that plant-based eaters and vegans need to be mindful of for good health. These are REAL nutrients you need to watch out for and potentially supplement. But spoiler alert, these are nutrients that meat-eaters ALSO need to be aware of. What are they? Grab a drink and join me inside this episode to find out!
 
 
 
** 4-Day Back to Health Sale!** (Sept 9 – 12, 2025)
Use the Voucher Code ‘FALL2025’ to enroll in the online Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course before midnight EST Friday Sept 12, and you’ll get 25% OFF the Course Enrollment Fee (More than $70 savings!) and these 4 BONUS Gift Resources:
5 Top Starter Nutrition Tips to Building a Plant-Powered Diet- Get essential tips with a starter meal plan to help you build optimal nutrition as you transition
25 Fast and Easy Plant-Based Meal and Snack Ideas- Use this ‘cheat sheet’ Guide to stay plant-powered even on your busiest days
 Plant-Based Eater’s Holiday Meal Guide- Navigate the upcoming Holidays with more confidence and less stress!
Bye-Bye Belly: How to Rid Your Belly Pooch for Good- This Guide comes with teaching videos and was created by Courtney McManus, who is a Certified Personal Trainer and Movement Specialist
 
Grab Savings and Bonuses Here: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse
 
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Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse
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Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall
Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
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[Nutrition Tips, Plant-Based Diet, Plantbased Eating, Dietary Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Plantbased Nutrition, Plant Based Transition Tips, Whole Foods, Health, Live Longer]

118 | Get this Key Ingredient for Success in Your Plant-Based Diet Transition

Did you know that making the mental shifts needed for a plant-based diet change is JUST as important as making shifts in the actual foods you eat? Yet, many people don’t realize this, and spend most of their time researching recipes on the Internet or the latest kitchen gadget instead. Of course, having good recipes and kitchen tools can be helpful, but just focusing on them won’t give you real success.
 
One really crucial key is this: We need to check that we are mentally prepared to begin this journey in the first place and know WHAT to expect as we transition. So let me ask you: Are you mentally prepared? If you’re not sure, tune in now. In this episode, I’ll share one mindset key you need to have, that will help you enjoy this new way of eating and set you up for long-term success on a plant-based diet. Not only that, it’ll also help you build the best nutrition eating plant-powered. So grab that warm cup of tea and let’s dive in!
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Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall
Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
 
Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished
 
 
 
[Plant Based Diet, Transition Tips, Plantbased Eating, Plant based Nutrition, How to Start, Mindset Key, Success Tips, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, Starter Tips, Health]

117 | Need a Tasty Plant-Based Snack or Treat? Try these Sweet Potato Tahini Cookies [Recipe Included]

Do you want to eat plant-based, but dread giving up your favorite treats and snacks? You know they contain dairy, egg and come with added refined sugars and saturated fat, so aren't the healthiest. So the question is, “What can you eat instead?”
 
I agree that it'll be helpful to have an alternative if those dreaded snack or sugar cravings hit. That’s why I’m excited for today’s episode. I want to share with you my newest favorite cookie to enjoy, and my daughter would agree! I often make these for my family and guests – and they’re so incredibly simple to make that my children help me make them too.
 
What’s more, these treats are naturally refined-sugar-free and make a tasty healthy snack for adults and children alike. Join me inside this episode and let me show you how tahini and sweet potatoes pair together to form delicious snackable cookies. You can even make these for Labor Day weekend celebration gatherings!
 
 
Get the recipe here: https://www.plantnourished.com/blog/chewy-vegan-sweet-potato-tahini-cookies
 
 
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[Easy Recipes, Plant Based Diet, Plantbased Eating, Snack Ideas, Meal Ideas, Fast Recipes, Beginner Recipes, Cookie Recipe, Whole Foods, Plant-Based Recipes, Cravings]

116 | Winnona Shares Meal Ideas and Top Takeaway Tip for Staying Plant-Based [Interview Part 2]

In the first part of my interview with Guest Winnona, we talked about the big health changes she experienced on a whole food plant-based diet over the course of a year. Now in this 2nd Interview part, we get practical.  Winnona not only shares what her typical meals are like, but also more meal ideas and some practical low-oil cooking tips in the plant-based kitchen. In this episode, Winnona also gives us a key takeaway piece of advice to help those of us in the midst of our plant-based diet journeys or about to start one. Don’t miss this episode!
Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse
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Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall
Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
 
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[Plantbased Eating, Plant Based, Gut Health, Diabetes, Blood Sugars, Blood Glucose Control, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Keto, Plantbased Transition, Heart Health, Heart Disease, Gut Issues, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Lose Weight, Drop Pounds, Meal Ideas, Transition Tips, Quick Meals, Plant Based Meals]

115 | Off Blood Pressure Meds & 50 Lbs Lighter One Year Later - Winnona Eating Plant-Based [Interview Part 1]

It’s time to check in with my guest Winnona Yi, who first appeared on this podcast when she was just 3 months into her plant-based diet transition. How is she doing now, more than a year later? Recall that prior to this dietary change, she had been eating a regular diet heavy in fast foods, and had many health problems including a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
 
But after she moved to a whole food plant-based diet, her health and her life changed…drastically. And one year later, there are even more positive changes, especially in terms of needing to take less meds and more weight loss. Walk away inspired after listening to this first part of my interview with Winnona in her Follow-Up Guest Interview!
 
Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse
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Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall
Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet  www.plantnourished.com/testdrive
 
 
 
Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished
 
 
 
[Plantbased Eating, Plant Based, Gut Health, Diabetes, Blood Sugars, Blood Glucose Control, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Keto, Plantbased Transition, Heart Health, Heart Disease, Gut Issues, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Lose Weight, Drop Pounds]

114 | Ask the Dietitian: Do You Need To Worry About Iron on a Plant-Based Diet?

Are you starting a plant-based diet but worry about getting enough iron? All your life, you’ve been on a meat-heavy diet and the idea of getting anemia has never crossed your mind. But now when you talk to someone about going plant-based, one of the first questions they tend to ask is, “Won’t you get low iron eating vegan?” Perhaps even your doctor has raised this concern.
 
So what’s the deal on iron? Do you need to worry about it on a plant-based diet…or not? In this episode, let’s answer this question. We’ll look at whether you need to be concerned about getting low iron levels when you move to a plant-based diet, and discuss good plant-based sources of iron you can include into your meals. I’ll meet you on the inside!
 
 
Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com
Learn -> www.plantnourished.com
Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourseConnect with Community -> www.facebook.com/groups/beginnerplantbaseddietsuccess
Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall
Free Resource -> Quick Start Grocery Guide for Plant-Based Essentials: www.plantnourished.com/groceryguide
 
 
Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished
 
 
[Plant Based Diet, Nutrition, Iron, Health, Whole Foods, Plantbased Eating, Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Key Nutrients, Plant-Based Nutrition, Supplements, Meats]