How to Eat Plant-Based

Chef AJ had a lifelong love affair with desserts, but sometimes, it came at the expense of her health. Hear from Chef AJ as she describes transitioning to healthy and whole plant-based desserts and how her recipes (and new cookbook!) can help you enjoy healthy, wholesome indulgences.

Food on a stick can be delicious, easy, and festive. Skewers and kebabs show up in many cultures around the world, but they typically feature meat. Can plant-based eaters also join in the fun? Find out how to make vegan skewers and kebabs that can be even tastier and more colorful than traditional recipes.

Juicing is a fantastic way to blend a variety of fruits and vegetables into a single beverage, offering a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s also a refreshing method to stay hydrated, given the high water content of many fruits and veggies. In this article and video, we’ll explore everything you need to know about juicing, from health benefits to tips on ingredient selection to how to effectively use a juicer or blender to make freshly squeezed juice. Plus, we’ll share some delicious juice recipes focused on hydration, nutrition, and digestive wellness.

This “miracle” fruit is nutritious and may even help feed the world. But what is jackfruit? And what does it taste like? Learn everything you need to know about jackfruit, including its nutrition, health benefits and downsides, and sustainability.

Jackfruit is the world’s biggest fruit, from the world’s biggest fruit trees. In addition to being a sweet fresh fruit when ripe, it can also serve as a fantastic meat substitute when canned before ripening. Discover how to use this weird and wonderful tropical fruit to create traditional meaty dishes with a whole, plant-based alternative.

Mexican cuisine is far more than tacos and burritos filled with meat and dripping with cheese. The North American country has a rich and varied culinary heritage, and many of its signature dishes are vegan-friendly or can be made using exclusively plant-based ingredients. Enjoy this guide to making delicious and healthy Mexican food.

Here at Food Revolution Network, we talk about food all the time. Professionally, itʼs our mission. And personally, itʼs our passion. In this recipe roundup, you get to meet seven of our team members. They share some of their favorite recipes and also explain what healthy, plant-based eating means to them. Enjoy!

Organic fruits and vegetables cost more than conventional ones — sometimes a lot more. But if you want to avoid pesticide exposure, is it always necessary to choose organic? Or are some conventional fruits and veggies less contaminated? In this article, we go in-depth into the Environmental Working Group’s US-based report on the twelve dirtiest and fifteen “cleanest” produce items of 2024, to help you make smart decisions to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful pesticides.

Who doesn’t love pancakes? All over the world, people have been making pancakes for millennia — and not just sweet ones. Vegetable-based pancakes lean on local ingredients and flavor preferences and can be a filling, delicious, and fun way to consume some of the healthiest foods on the planet. Here are a few savory pancake recipes to get you started for breakfast or any time of day!

Creating your own grain bowl at home will not only enhance your culinary skills but also allow you to create a highly nutritious and well-balanced meal that’s adaptable to any cuisine. Get tips on how to make a grain bowl from Food Revolution Network’s lead dietitian and recipe developer, Nichole Dandrea-Russert, RDN. Follow along with the video below!

Arugula is a sharp, slightly bitter leafy green that has a long and honored history in Mediterranean cuisine. A truly versatile vegetable, it’s great both raw and cooked, and offers significant health benefits either way. So where and when can you find arugula? How can you tell when it’s at its peak? And what dishes are enhanced by this peppery green?

Embarking on the journey through menopause and perimenopause can often feel like navigating uncharted waters, with many women feeling unprepared for the physical and emotional shifts that accompany these totally normal life stages. Despite its universal nature, there's a startling lack of comprehensive education on menopause, even within the medical community. Fortunately, one of the keys to a smoother transition may lie in our diet and lifestyle choices. Discover how certain foods can naturally boost estrogen and progesterone levels, helping to balance hormones and alleviate symptoms during this significant life transition.