by Lani Muelrath | Jul 14, 2017 | All Posts, Appearances, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Snapshots from Summerfest! (click to enlarge) Double trouble – with Dr. Michael Greger At the author’s signing table in the bookstore! With Fran Costigan, Miyoko Schinner, and Jill Nussinow Lucky me – Victoria Moran and I planned a special session...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 25, 2014 | All Setup, Animals, Holidays, Video
My first vegetarian Thanksgiving was in 1972. That was the same year that I met my husband, Dick Gregory came to campus to speak on his peace tour, I started teaching yoga, and I took up a meditation practice inspired by a sign posted at the local natty foods store,...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 8, 2014 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Journey
Everyone should have this much fun in one summer week. Just returned from the annual Vegetarian Summerfest in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where I’ve been for the last week. I had been asked to give four different presentations, including Five Minute...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 14, 2018 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Video
We keep our fingers crossed that the facts themselves will sell people on eating less meat. But the research tells a different story. People are more inclined to make choices based on the social norm. So if facts are presented in a way that speaks to that norm in a...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 18, 2018 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Video
This webinar was presented as part of Activist Appreciation Month hosted by In Defense of Animals (IDA). The program host is Lisa Levinson, Director of The Sustainable Activism Campaign for IDA. In the words of Lisa Levinson, In this Activist Appreciation Month...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 20, 2017 | All Posts
Mindfully Navigating Difficult Conversations How do you stay centered while in the midst of holiday parties and family gatherings? These places can be highly charged with a wild assortment of foods and opinions at any time of year, let alone the holidays. Often the...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 12, 2017 | All Posts, Media, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
In this interview for North State Public Radio, Nancy Wiegman of the popular show Nancy’s Bookshelf interviews yours truly about my book The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace, and Happiness. I snapped the photo (left) just before...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 5, 2017 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Video
Think you are addicted to sweets? Sabotaged by mindless snacking and stress eating? This conversation will expand your awareness of what might be driving these – or any other compulsions and obsessions you might find creating misery – and introduce you to...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 11, 2017
x Already have your copy of The Mindful Vegan book? Click here for the Audio Guides referenced in Resources in The Mindful Vegan. #1 Amazon Bestseller / Vegan Diets, Vegetarian Diets, Holistic Medicine the mindful vegan a 30-day plan for finding health, balance,...
by Lani Muelrath | May 21, 2016 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Travel, Video
We’ve just returned from three weeks of adventure on a Biodiversity Expedition in Indonesia. Here in Greg’s latest video release, a peek at our adventure. Watch as we dive alongside manta rays, sea turtles, and yes, even sea snakes!. Along the way we...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 14, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Reviews
Now Doctor Recommended for Your Health: The Plant-Based Journey Book! We know that a plant-based diet has been increasing extolled by doctors and the medical community as the diet for optimal health: I am excited to announce that The Plant-Based Journey is now...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 1, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes
Portobello Pot Roast Recipe from The Plant-Based Journey Portobello Pot Roast from The Plant-Based Journey has been such a runaway hit that we’ve decided to publish the entire recipe here for everyone to enjoy. Just a glimpse of all the goodies you can expect...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 15, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes
Recipe Photos from The Plant-Based Journey If I had a wish list… …for The Plant-Based Journey, it would be that she (1) go into second printing quite quickly, (2) be reviewed by a major publication such as VegNews, and (3) that she have marvelous photos of...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 26, 2015 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition
Information is generally a good thing, especially when it comes to something as important as paying attention to what we eat. Yet sometimes too much information can be paralyzing, getting in the way of simply making better choices. Feature in the T. Colin Campbell...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 7, 2015 | All Posts, Animals, Travel, Video
Want to see the baby elephant video first? Scroll down the page! Can You Eat Plant-Based While on Safari in Africa? A resounding yes. Deliciously. confidently. While on safari in Kenya and Tanzania these past few weeks, I posted pictures and articles about the...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 26, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Transformations
Naomi’s Plant-Based Transformation Naomi Prioleau is a busy, active reporter with the Marshall New Messenger in Marshall, Texas. She is the first to tell you that as a journalist she is on call all the time. And that her work demands lots of available energy....
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 6, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Weight Loss
4 Steps to Halt Creeping Weight Gain and Feel Better in Your Clothes Today The Problem Are you finding it harder and harder to control your weight the more years you live? Have you discovered that—despite all your efforts to the contrary—your belt cinches...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 25, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Travel, Video
If we’ve been on this journey together for any time at all, you know this about me: I travel. A lot. I figure someone’s got to demonstrate how you can eat and live plant-based – in glorious fashion – and stay active anywhere in the world. So...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 21, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Which Plant-Based Food Plan is Right For You? Have you noticed that the more popular whole food plant-based eating becomes, the more it can seem that ‘plant-based diet’ can mean one thing to one person, another thing to someone else? It might...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 13, 2015 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Nutrition, Video
This video recording of my presentation delivered at the World Vegetarian Festival in San Francisco – How to amp down your fat genes with plant-based nutrition and carve your figure with your fork – recently came across my radar. I...
by Lani Muelrath | May 22, 2015
About Lani Lani Muelrath, MA, is an award-winning health educator, professor, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and TV host widely sought for her expertise in mindful, active, plant-sourced nutrition, vegan living. Lani has been featured on CBS-TV, ABC-TV,...
by Lani Muelrath | May 10, 2015 | All Posts, All Setup, Animals, Travel, Video
We just returned from three weeks of travel adventure in Indonesia, where we journeyed for scuba diving, rainforest hiking, and doing what we always do on our travels – trek to wildlife sanctuaries and preserves to give support, bear witness, and bring back...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 8, 2015 | All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
According to a new meta-analysis – that means a review of mountains of research studies – published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, adopting a vegetarian diet causes weight loss, even in the absence of...
by qualiant | Mar 24, 2015
Speaking Engagements Lani Muelrath is an award-winning, internationally recognized presenter and speaker who brings expertise and excitement about mindful, active, vegan living to the stage at your event. Lani has also been featured on CBS TV, multiple health...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 6, 2015 | Recipes, Reviews
My friend Jill Nussinow, aka The Veggie Queen, has recently created a wonderful cookbook with a unique theme. And she’s giving a copy of the downloadable electronic book for one of my lucky readers. Nutrition CHAMPS – 200 recipes True to form – as...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 22, 2015 | Plant-Based Nutrition
This week the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee pulled back the curtain on its official advisory for what Americans ‘should’ be eating. Due out every five years, the last Guidelines were revealed in 2010. That means this is the year for an update....
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 8, 2015 | Appearances, Media
One of the best ways to advance your mission to becoming the healthiest, happiest person you can be is to assemble support. Whether to get you moving your body, keep you eating better, make you more comfortable and skilled at eating whole foods plant based...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 30, 2014 | All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
This event took place on December 4, 2014. If you missed it LIVE, not to worry – I’ve got the recording of the call available for you! Simply fill out the form lower on this page, click on the link in the confirmation email you will be sent, and the...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 15, 2014 | All Posts
Snapshots from Summerfest! (click to enlarge) Double trouble – with Dr. Michael Greger At the author’s signing table in the bookstore! With Fran Costigan, Miyoko Schinner, and Jill Nussinow Lucky me – Victoria Moran and I planned a special session...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 29, 2013 | Fasting, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes, Travel
If the names Lisle and Goldhamer sound almost as familiar to you as Rogers and Hammerstein, it may be because they are co-authors of the brilliant and popular The Pleasure Trap. This visionary book could be considered the foundation of the practices and principles...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 21, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition
I had the great good fortune of meeting up with Sharon and her family earlier this summer at Vegetarian Summerfest in Pennsylvania where she first told me her story. I’m honored to share it with you today. Prevent Breast Cancer: Shifting the Focus from Treatment...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 14, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
Potato Palooza Salad is inspired by my new Instant Pot that has me cooking an entire 5 pound bag of organic potatoes at a time on a regular basis. This means I’m a fast 15 minutes away from a bucket of taters good for steaming hot spuds for dinner, leftovers...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 31, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition
What a delightful surprise to discover, in my mailbox, a package addressed to “The Plant-Based Fitness Expert” from Ben Bella books, containing their most recent release Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by one of the most respected science and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 23, 2013 | Recipes
P.S. To get $50off the retail price go to Instant Pot . The coupon applies to the IP-DUO60 model enter this code in your order form: lani. Should you have any trouble with the code, please send me a message via the Contact form. The model I have is the Instant Pot...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 16, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel, Video
I’ve just returned from Vegetarian Summerfest – and there is SO much to tell you! For starters, I was thrilled and honored to be invited to present at this by-invitation-only annual event in Johnstown, PA. I’ve heard about Veg Summerfest for years...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 5, 2013 | Transformations, Weight Loss
Karen, 9-22-2012 Karen, 11-5-2012 Karen, 12-31-2012 I want to share Karen’s story with you today because you may be one of those people, like Karen, who had lost hope and was frustrated with her attempts at weight loss, getting fit, and having a body that...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 14, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Diet, exercise, mindset Aside from the obvious reasons that Jessica’s cancer recovery and 92 pound weight loss are such an inspiration, there is a message of huge importance to underscore in her story. Jessica makes it very clear that action in three realms...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 11, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Last week while exploring Civil War territory back East, I was struck by how chaotic and seemingly random this big chunk of our history really was. The Battle of Gettysburg was actually a series of skirmishes. Advance, retreat. Win for the North, win for the South....
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 4, 2012 | Weight Loss
This teleclass has already taken place. If you would like a recording of the event, simply fill in the form below and follow through on the confirmation email and the download link will be sent to you at no charge. Join me and my special guest Chef AJ on September 11...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 2, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
“Oh, so you’re that Kickstart Chick? How cool is that?” I totally dig this message that came up on my facebook page not long ago. To be known as ‘that Kickstart Chick’? What an honor! And I’m ready to serve you again as...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 31, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup
There’s no image or description (yet!), but she’s there and ready for pre-order action. The Fit Quickies book does have company, my author bio is up too. Yay! To celebrate, there are bonus gifts waiting for you as a big thank you when you pop on over and...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 5, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Imagine… • Walking into any restaurant, popping open the menu, and navigating to the plant-based diet items. And even better, vegan and vegetarian choices starred with ‘no added fats or oils’. And you don’t have to ask “Is there lard in the beans?” Heck,...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 30, 2012 | Recipes
Top o’ the spud! Fellow plant-based foodie Vikki Deedrick launched a potato pondering that turned into a gold mine of ideas. The minute I saw where it was going, I knew I had to get this into your hands. Somehow it only seems fitting as the special guest on...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 26, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
Have you signed up for the free Teleclass I am hosting with Dr. McDougall yet? I’m excited to announce that the next guest on my Teleclass series is none other than plant-based nutrition pioneer Dr. John McDougall. You’ve heard me report in on Dr....
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 25, 2012 | Recipes
After posting yesterday a picture of my dinner plate here, Simple plant-based dinner solution: Quinoa, zucchini & cannellini beans, I found out that there’s a whole universe of readers who haven’t heard of red quinoa. The white variety, yes, but not...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 24, 2012 | Recipes
Key to success with your whole-food plant-based diet is simplicity. It’s easy to get caught up with what you should eat, fancy recipes, and old habits of thinking with meal planning that rub up against a much simpler solution. My idea of a perfect recipe is 5...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 10, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
“I couldn’t kill my first patient!” This is one of the most memorable lines spoken the fund raiser for PCRM’s Research Without Cruelty campaign that took place last Sunday at Millennium Restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Spoken by none...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 6, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
Note: Though this Teleclass has already taken place, you can obtain a recording of the event by following the links to the signup page and filling out the instant access form. Be sure to click the link in the confirmation email that you will be sent upon form...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 1, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
Above: Ann Wheat, owner of San Francisco’s Millennium Restaurant, Lani Muelrath, & Stephanie Roston, R.D., Millennium Sous Chef One of the pleasures of my column at Vegan Mainstream is keeping my finger on the pulse of the healthy veg community – and that...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 30, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition
It’s quite possible this will bring on another onslaught from the Paleo diet people, who have, in the past, taken me to task on my unbridled support of a whole-foods, plant-based, low fat, starch-rich diet for the health and well-being of humans as well as dear...