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The Top 5Â Reasons to Consult a Plant-Based Dietitian for a Healthier You
In recent years, the popularity of plant-based diets has soared as people become increasingly aware of the health benefits and...

Sophie Lauver
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Heart-Healthy Nutrition: Nourishing Your Heart for American Heart Month
As we dive into February and think about Valentine’s Day, it's only fitting that we also turn our attention to matters of the heart –...

Sophie Lauver
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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What Does the Term "Plant-Based" Diet Mean?
"Plant-based diets" have become a hot topic for their commitment to health and sustainability and for their variable definitions. At its...

Sophie Lauver
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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Ten Tips for Navigating the Holidays as a Vegan
For a new vegan, or even for someone trying to eat less meat or dairy, the holidays can be tough! It’s a time of year when we may... be...

Sophie Lauver
Dec 2, 20214 min read
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Milwaukee, WI Recap
I went to visit a friend in Milwaukee for a quick weekend trip and it was the first time this little New Yorker got to see the Midwest! I...

Sophie Lauver
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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DIY Oatmeal Packets
You’ve likely heard that oatmeal is a nutritious breakfast choice, but have you looked at a nutrition label on a box of oatmeal packets...

Sophie Lauver
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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Building a Plant-Based Kitchen Part 3: Protein
For the last part in this series of my recommended ingredients to build a flexible and functional plant-based kitchen, let's talk...

Sophie Lauver
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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Building a Plant-Based Kitchen Part 2: Flavor Enhancers
This category of plant-based kitchen staples might be my favorite one. These are the ingredients making our recipes really pop and...

Sophie Lauver
Oct 18, 20213 min read
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Building a Plant-Based Kitchen Part 1: Baking
For those who are new to the plant-based world, some recipes can seem SO foreign. For the more experienced, it can feel like any new...

Sophie Lauver
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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No Dairy, No Problem
Before going plant-based, many people have yogurt as a staple in their diet. It’s cheap, widely available, high in protein, filling, and...

Sophie Lauver
Sep 29, 20214 min read
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Asheville, NC Recap
I was in Asheville, NC last week (birthday trip!) for the first time in about 15 years. It was really different than I had remembered and...

Sophie Lauver
Sep 20, 20215 min read
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Delaware/Maryland Beach Vacation Recap
Last week, my husband Rod and I were in South Bethany Beach, DE vacationing with his family. Staying in South Bethany Beach is awesome as...

Sophie Lauver
Sep 6, 20215 min read
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Rethinking Potatoes
In the US, potatoes are the most commonly consumed vegetable. They’re affordable and widely available. We’re surrounded by messages to...

Sophie Lauver
Aug 22, 20212 min read
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A Quick Hello
Hi, howdy, welcome! I’m Sophie Lauver. A cat and dog mom, most importantly, and a wife, a dietitian, and a board certified health and...

Sophie Lauver
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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Carbohydrates: Friend or Foe?
So often my clients come to me saying that their doctor recommended they stop eating carbs because they’re contributing to weight gain,...

Sophie Lauver
Aug 3, 20212 min read
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Spring Clean Your Diet in the Covid-19 Era
2020 may well be the weirdest year many of us live through. Whereas in other years by mid April I’d be thinking about new fresh recipes...

Sophie Lauver
Apr 12, 20202 min read
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