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Plant-based living after 40

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Protein

Not Hungry Enough to Eat That Much Protein? Start Here

"I only eat twice a day." "I fill up so fast." If a protein number feels impossible, here's exactly what I tell my clients.

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Mood

5 Plant-Based Foods That Help With Stress and Anxiety

Your gut and your brain are in constant conversation. These five plant foods help support it, and why they work.

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Movement

Walking for Bone Health After 40: A Simple Habit That Helps

Bone density starts to decline after 30, and faster around menopause. Walking is one of the simplest ways to help. Here's how to get more from every walk.

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Meals

The Half Plate Method: The Simple Way I Build Every Meal

My go-to way to stop the "what's for dinner" question: half veggies, a quarter plant protein, a quarter grains. Here's how it works, with real plates.

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Recipes

Why Your Soup Leaves You Hungry (and How to Make It Filling)

Soup leaves you hungry when it's missing protein and fiber. Here's what to add to every pot so it keeps you full for hours.

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Nutrition

Does the Order You Eat Your Food Really Matter?

Yes, it can help. It's called meal sequencing, it's free, and you don't have to give up a single food. Here's the order I use.

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Nutrition

3 Plant Protein Myths You Need to Stop Believing

I've been answering "but where do you get your protein?" for years. Here are the three biggest plant protein myths, and the simple truth behind each one.

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