Six years ago, I was recovering from cancer surgery. I had been diagnosed just weeks earlier, and everything moved so fast that there was barely time to catch my breath. It was shocking, disorienting, and honestly surreal. One moment you are living your normal life, and the next, you are learning a whole new vocabulary you never asked to know. This week, six years later, my latest scan came back clear. I wanted to share this here because I know many of us are struggling in different ways. Sometimes it feels big and heavy. Other times it is quieter, like trying to eat a little better, wanting more energy, or wishing our bodies felt more supported than they do right now. I know it can be tempting to wonder whether the effort really matters. For me, I truly believe it does. I was already eating well when I was diagnosed, and everything I did before and after became part of my healing journey. Not as a guarantee or a shield from life, but as a foundation. Eating whole food plant-based, moving my body, prioritizing sleep, learning how to reduce stress. These were not quick fixes. They were daily acts of care, repeated over time. That is why these are the foundations of what I teach. Not because they are trendy, or perfect, or easy, but because I have lived them. And I have seen, in my own life and in so many others, that when you have strong foundations, people can weather an incredible amount. So if you are showing up imperfectly, making small changes, choosing nourishment more often than not, please know that it matters. It always does. Today, I am healthy, grateful, and clear of disease. And I am deeply thankful for the body that carried me here, and for the simple practices that supported me along the way. 💛

Hey everyone! This week I'm working on something simple: making meals feel exciting again without extra work. I noticed I was in a bit of a rut (yes, even I hit them 😅), so this week I'm rotating through different flavor profiles with the same basic ingredients. I'm also working on using up some ingredients in the fridge, so my meals a little random this week. Your simple focus this week: Try ONE new flavor combo in a meal you already make. A few easy swaps: • Asian-inspired: add soy sauce + ginger to your stir-fry or rice bowl • Mexican: add cumin + lime to your beans or sweet potatoes • Mediterranean: add lemon + oregano to your chickpeas or salad Just changing a few ingredients can give you a whole new flavor! What I'm making this week from the Premium library: - Last night I tested a Turkish lentil soup (this will be added in our next recipe drop) (Sunday) - This will be air fried today: Universal Savory Tofu Marinade (Sunday marinade) - A big salad with Esselstyn 3-2-1 Dressing Starter Set (Monday) - Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Monday) - Vanilla Berry Chia Pudding (Tuesday) - Peanut Butter Trail Bars (maybe this weekend, or when I have time) - Salsa Bean Bowl (Friday) That's my plan for the week so far, but you know that things can change. My advice is to be prepared and pivot whenever needed.

Most of you joined because you wanted plant-based meal ideas, and that's exactly what you're getting here in the free and Premium tiers. But here's the thing: plant-based eating is just one piece of longevity. Longevity is about building a sustainable, supportive lifestyle that includes: - How you eat (yes, plant-based meals) - How you move - How you manage stress and regulate your nervous system - How you rest and recover In VIP, we go beyond recipes and meal plans. We focus on the bigger picture of plant-based longevity, because food alone isn't enough if you're stressed, exhausted, or pushing yourself too hard. February has been heavy for me, so this month's VIP focus is on nervous system regulation, softening, and knowing when to adjust your routine. For VIP members: I just dropped this month's longevity resources in the Classroom, and we're meeting live today at 12pm to walk through them together: - February Longevity Check-In - My Personal February Routine (how I'm adjusting habits right now) - Longevity "Lite" Edition (the essentials) - Calming Ritual Checklist If you want the full plant-based longevity system - not just recipes, but the lifestyle habits that support long-term health - check out VIP here.

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Morning fruit smoothies has been a staple in our house for the past decade. Until recently... I was listening to a podcast in which the health professional said fruit smoothies are not good to eat in the morning for breakfast because of the sugar content. He also stated that blending fruit in the way that you do for a smoothie defeats the purpose of the beneficial nutrients you gain from the fruit because of how you're supposed to eat certain fruits... i.e. eating apple with the skin not just the inside. So now I'm all in my head about it. I'm a bit conflicted. I miss our smoothies! 😭 Your thoughts?