Lauren is a private plant-based chef, kitchen confidence coach, speaker, and author, helping veg-curious and plant-passionate people transition to, and fall in love with, a plant-based diet and lifestyle so they can cook confidently.
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Following a plant-based diet can be soothing and rejuvenating for the skin. And with Lauren's help, you can find confidence in cooking with this plant-based approach.

Sunflower seeds can make the perfect substitute if you are allergic to peanuts or avoiding legumes as part of a paleo diet. I hope you enjoy this peanut-free twist on this spicy African dish. Omit the cayenne if you can’t take the heat!

Recently I put myself on my own personal dairy-free challenge. This is far from the first for this naturopath but I think I’m going dairy-free for good! Why am I doing this to myself you might wonder?

This noodle soup is high in protein and low in carbs thank to the magic of shirataki noodles. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can substitute the cod with tofu or leave it out completely for a lighter starter.

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to share some startling statistics with the women of Kathy Gelfand’s Empowered Lunch Hour. Believe it 1 out of 8 women will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime and women are 3-5 times more likely to suffer from thyroid problems than men.

Oh the delightful summer treat, ice cream!  But if you are dairy-free this summer, the ice cream man's jingle might make you sigh the sound of bitter of defeat.   The good news is there are now so man...

Makes 2
If you're gluten-free, your post Thanksgiving Day brunch just got better thanks to these amazing bagels by Health and fitness expert and personal chef, Sherri Norige, of Shaped by Sherri.  Eve...

Serves 4
Miki Hirano of Maruya Hatcho Miso in Okazaki, Japan and owner of Ms Genmai mini rice cakes brings us this yummy soup of udon and miso.  Udon traditionally is not gluten-free but you can...

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

Serves 4-6

 Enjoy this tasty veggie dish whether its organic or not! 

2 medium Sweet Potatoes, finely chopped
1 cup Sweet peas, frozen or fresh
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
1 cup Eggplant finely c...

Serves 4-6

The sweetness of beets blends well with the salty tanginess of umeboshi plums.

2 cups shredded raw beets
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp umebos...

It is estimated that 75% of chronic diseases are related to diet. So rather than searching for a miracle herb or nutrient, perhaps we need to change what is on our plate.  Below are just of a few cond...

Serves 4-6
Not only is this hearty salad delicious, it is rich in indole-3-carbinol thanks to the Brussles sprouts and rutabaga. Indole-3- carbinol is beneficial in the prevention of many female cancer...

Serves 4-6

Breakfast? I know what your are thinking, "this looks like a soup recipe to me." Move outside of the cereal box to a savory porridge that will stick to your ribs and keep you satisfied on a...