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FAQ

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I’m concerned that I won’t get enough protein, vitamins, calcium, etc when I stop eating meat, eggs or dairy.

When eating a colorful variety of whole food plant-based foods, you naturally receive the protein and nutrients your body needs. It all works harmoniously in your system. Sometimes minimal supplementing is necessary, but other than Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D which most people need, you are likely fine with a healthy diet. To learn more, check out our blog and sign up for a cooking class where you will receive more detailed information.

I’m concerned I’ll eat too many carbs (and gain weight) if I eat plant-based.

There’s a big difference between eating simple carbohydrates (chips, white bread, white flour, white rice) and whole food complex carbohydrates (whole grains, brown rice, quinoa, legumes) which supply nutrients and fuel without spiking blood sugar. When consumed as part of a whole food plant-based lifestyle, you are eating the perfect carbohydrates for your health. To learn more, check out our blog and sign up for a cooking class where you will receive more detailed information.

By removing all processed foods, white flours and grains, oils, sugars, meats, dairy and eggs, your body is maximizing nutrition and health. (Note: there is a variety of research that suggests slightly different foods for health. We will be sharing various philosophies in our blogs and newsletters.)

I’m the only person willing to eat plant-based in my family and I don’t know how to cook to please everyone.

You are not alone. There are many ways you can approach this conundrum including cooking a veganized version of their favorite foods. It’s amazing what is possible these days. Join a cooking class where you will get tips and support for you and your family.

My friends think I’m extreme for choosing to eat plant-based and I don’t know how to speak with them.

Kudos for you for standing up for what you believe is right for you. Most naysayers are afraid that they will have to make changes in their lives, and they are not yet ready. For more tips and support, join one of our cooking classes where we guide you before, during and after the class.

I’m already vegan and I want to eat more whole foods but I don’t know how.

When Diane first went vegan she wasn’t eating whole foods either. Learning how to cook plant-based meals with whole food options is a game changer. Join a cooking class for more tips and support.

Many vegan products in the supermarket are more expensive than their meat counterparts. How can I afford to do this?

Sadly, the meat and dairy industries are heavily subsidized unlike the plant-based counterparts. Eating processed, prepared foods from the market or restaurants are only advised on a limited basis. It can get expensive and it’s not the best for your health either. Learning to cook and prepare healthy plant-based foods is the most affordable option and the best for your health too (which will be more cost effective in the long run).

To learn how to cook affordable plant-based, join a cooking class. We offer you support before, during and after the class to make your plant-based journey easy and affordable.

I’m concerned that eating plant-based is too much of a commitment.

Eating plant-based is so much easier than you realize. There are many more foods and ingredients available in the stores, and creative chefs are constantly creating new recipes. It’s a commitment but in a good way. It’s a commitment to your health, to your values and to our precious earth. Once you start eating plant-based, you can’t imagine the way it used to be. It’s not just easy, it’s just your new normal.

For more tips and support, join a cooking class to help get you started.

I’ve never used many of the ingredients in plant-based recipes. I feel intimidated to try cooking with them.

Diane remembers that exact feeling when she looked at plant-based recipes for the first time. It’s not as scary as it looks, but the best way to get comfortable with this new way of cooking is to take a cooking class which will accelerate your confidence.

Join our cooking class and start feeling more confident cooking plant-based.

I can’t stand chopping vegetables.

There are so many kitchen hacks that make cooking (including chopping) easier nowadays. Join one of our cooking classes for tips, tricks and tons of support.

I’m concerned don’t have the right kitchen gadgets/tools to cook anything new.

Many recipes can easily be created using only the most basic tools. While it’s nice to have more elaborate gadgets, it’s not always necessary.

For recipes that are easy for just about everyone, join our cooking class and you’ll also get extra tips and support.