by Lani Muelrath | Apr 15, 2017 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Reviews
Imagine my delight when the team working on John Mackey’s new book The Whole Foods Diet: The Lifesaving Plan for Health and Longevity contacted me, eager for a meeting to discuss including references to The Plant-Based Journey in the book. Here is the message I...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 6, 2017 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
It is with great sadness that I recall a strategy I used on more than one occasion to help ‘inspire’ myself to get some weight off. I would tack a photograph of myself on the fridge at whatever the present ‘undesirable’ weight happened to be....
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 5, 2017 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
A Simple Mindful Tool For Troubled Times Having just returned from a day long mindfulness retreat, I feel compelled to share with you a little bit about my experience. As so often I find myself in the role of teacher, I treasure the moments when I can be present as a...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 1, 2017 | All Posts, Animals, Travel
Elephant Rescue Project Video: Part One (Part Two Below) First – Seven Things I Love About Elephants They possess an enviable grace and purposefulness in their movement – in spite of their size. They demonstrate compassion for the less fortunate, the lost,...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 27, 2016 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey
This week, I am honored to have authored the featured article on the T. Colin Campbell Nutrition Studies. Titled The Mindful Vegan: Happy. Healthy. Here and Now, here is the opening of the article – and here is the link to read the entire piece. Not long ago, I...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 11, 2016 | All Posts, Holidays, Recipes
Just in case you didn’t know that last week we celebrated National Brownie Day, no worries. Celebrating a few days late is entirely acceptable. And with this smashing new vegan brownie recipe creating from my dear friend Marla Rose of Veganstreet.com fame, you...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 11, 2016 | All Posts, Recipes
A few days ago, VegWorld Magazine asked me if I had a recipe for pumpkin soup with lentils. They had been beset by requests for same, and – being familiar with the healthy comfort food recipe collection in The Plant-Based Journey – thought I might have...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 12, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes
Every time I have the deliciously fun opportunity to shadow Miyoko Schinner in her kitchen, I learn so much! This week I was her guest on Miyoko’s Kitchen facebook LIVE where I learned how to make orecchiette pasta, talk about The Plant-Based Journey, mindful...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 22, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Journey, Video
“Rock star!” In the vegan and plant-based world, this is what immediately comes to mind when you think of Dr. Neal Barnard. What may be news to you is that “rock star” – when it comes to Neal Barnard – has double meaning. Dr....
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 | Apr 22, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Journey
Fresh to you from its premiere at the Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG) presentation in Detroit, Michigan – to you! Never afraid to make a bit of a fool of myself to advance the cause! I never knew Michigan could be so much fun. I was so glad to meet...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 10, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Journey, Video
Just back from Healthfest 2016 in Marshall, Texas. While I have one foot out the door for another speaking engagement, I can’t let another minute go by without reporting in to you about Healthfest with a few snapshots. Then I’m on the way today to...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 3, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Journey, Video
In this twenty-eight minute video, discover a quick, crisp overview of the five universal steps of transition to a sustainable plant-based diet as presenting in The Plant-Based Journey. The Five Universal Steps of Transition to a Plant-Based DietNot a bad situation to...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 27, 2016 | All Posts, Animals, Plant-Based Journey, Travel, Video
This latest from my favorite videographer Greg starts with delightful footage of the elephants, including our adoptees, at the Sheldrick Wildlfe Trust in Nairobi. Quite soon he seques to the wart hog story. Lots more, including updates on the “ellies” as...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 16, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Media, Plant-Based Journey TV, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes, Reviews
This time on Plant-Based Journey TV I brought Dr. Michael Greger in with his new book How Not to Die – now five weeks on the NYT Best Seller list! Click on the video below to watch this four minute segment, in which we feature Greger’s “Daily...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 31, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Journey TV, Video
Habits, Sugar, and The Plant-Based Journey Program Notes In this energetically fun and informative show, I am the honored guest of the effervescent Jill McKeever of Simple Daily Recipes. Jill starts by sharing her favorite things about The Plant-Based Journey. ...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 25, 2016 | All Posts, Recipes, Reviews
My New Favorite Kitchen Companion: Giant Scanpan Long a fan of the non-stick pan concept, yet burned out on the ever-revolving door of lower-priced models that lose their nonstick oomph long before I am ready, I finally decided it was high time to invest in some...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 20, 2016 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Reviews
Now Dietitian Recommended: The Plant-Based Journey Book The Plant-Based Journey has now been dietitian recommended as the definitive guide to transition to a plant-based diet Timaree Hagenburger, R.D., is another in a growing number of doctors and health...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 13, 2016 | All Posts, Appearances, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Journey TV, Recipes, Video
In this six minute segment, filmed live during CBS TV Good Day Sacramento, find out how to make robust, savory and filling plant-based eats that will have you exclaiming “I can’t believe it’s vegan!” Double click on the video image below to...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 27, 2015 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey
Is a Mindfulness Meditation Practice on Your New Year’s List? The December-to-January holidays sweep – along with busy schedules, multiple social commitments, and richer fare than usual – also always brings a sense of promise. As we take stock of the past year and...
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 8, 2015 | All Posts, Appearances, Holidays, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes, Video
This week I was back on the set at CBS TV to show multiple examples of plant-based party snacks so you can lighten up the holiday parties with plant-based hors d’oeuvres. Double click on the video to enjoy this four minute presentation including taste tests and...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 2, 2015 | All Posts, Media, Recipes
Forks Over Knives Features The Plant-Based Journey with the Basic Veggie Burger Template Forks Over Knives, the movie, is indexed no less than four times in The Plant-Based Journey. Which makes perfect sense. As Journey is a guidebook for transition to a plant-based...
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 29, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes
A Vegan Potluck Thanksgiving This year Thanksgiving presented an extra special event for us. Disappointed that Farm Sanctuary was not holding the annual Celebration for the Turkeys at the local Farm Sanctuary as in years past – truly, a highlight of our year...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 22, 2015 | All Posts, Holidays, Recipes
6 Plant-Based Pumpkin Pie Recipes Having made many a plant-based pumpkin pie in my time, at this time of year I find myself again on the lookout for a new variation on the pumpkin pie theme. Oddly enough, as a kid I couldn’t stand pumpkin pie – go figure!...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 22, 2015 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
A Plant-Based Guide to Thriving at Thanksgiving For those of us who have opted out of flesh for feasts, simply sitting down to the family gathering with a big, lifeless and featherless bird in the center of the table can present a challenge – and at the least...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 16, 2015 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Paris – November 13, 2015 Over 14 years ago, early in 2001, I organized a women’s fitness and nutrition retreat to take place in October later that year. I rented several buildings at Wainright House on Long Island Sound – within eyeshot of downtown...
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 | Nov 5, 2015 | All Posts, Appearances, Holidays, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Video, Weight Loss
This week I was invited back to CBS TV to share the secrets of replacing processed holiday treats with whole food plant-based foods. Double click on the video to enjoy this five minute presentation including taste tests and recipes from The Plant-Based Journey....
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 1, 2015 | All Posts, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Video
From Junk Food to Whole Food When Charlie Fields, noted veg chef (among his many talents!) told me he was thinking about starting a new video series from his San Francisco location, I said to him to just – well, do it! There will never be a “perfect...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 31, 2015 | All Posts, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Reviews
The Plant-Based Journey – VegNews Magazine Best Books A feature in VegNews is a dream come true for me, and marks an important rite of passage in Journey’s journey. In the November/December issue of VegNews, you’ll find The Plant-Based Journey...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 25, 2015 | All Posts, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Weight Loss
“Hi Lani, I listened to your telecast interview with Chef Aj this morning. You sound so upbeat and happy, and not judgemental but helpful on the path that we all take once we make the decision to change our lives. Your message about the several steps would have...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 19, 2015 | All Posts, Media, Plant-Based Journey
“The entire program was outstanding!” ~ Victor Werlhof “This was wonderful Lani.” ~ Bette Statham “I didn’t want the program to end!” ~ Mark Fontana In this thirty minute interview of yours truly and The Plant-Based...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 5, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
The winner of the random drawing for a copy of Proteinaholic is Cynthia Scott. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and entered the giveaway, and congratulations to Cynthia! Buried in the back of my closet… …is a stack of decades-old food...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 1, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Azumio, an online and mobile service that publishes daily insights into health and fitness, has asked me to be a contributing author to their nutrition column. This is my article published at Azumio this week: Are Beans The Ultimate Skinny Food? Have you ever noticed...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 26, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey
Just before loading up to leave for the first official presentation and book signing for The Plant-Based Journey (story follows), Fed Ex delivered this to our porch. Not me silly! The beautifully framed fabric cover of The Plant-Based Journey! Did I tell you how much...
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 19, 2015 | All Posts, Appearances, Media, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes, Video
In this five minute segment, filmed live during CBS TV Good Day Sacramento earlier this week, I demonstrate five superfast ways to plantify your plate. Double click on the video image below to watch this five minute segment. Five Fast Ways to Plantify Your Plate No...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 14, 2015 | All Posts, Media, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey
The past week has been a dizzying blend of radio appearances, interviews, and preparing for an appearance this week on a large CBS-TV station morning show later this week – Good Day Sacramento. More about that soon. I’ve also been busy signing copies of...
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 | Aug 28, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey
The official Plant-Based Journey blog tour launches September 1! You’ll find the complete list – including links added each day when that day’s tour stop goes ‘live’ – at the end of this article. More about the tour in a minute, but...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 20, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey
Where Are You On Your Journey to Radiant Health? On your plant-based journey to radiant health and your ideal weight, where do you find yourself? Are you just starting out? Or have you found your plant-based groove and are eager to share with others the extraordinary...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 12, 2015 | All Posts, Animals, Plant-Based Journey, Travel, Video
Our driver scurried us through teeming traffic in a late-night arrival at the Nairobi airport to our lodging for the first days of our stay near Nairobi National Park. As we drove past giant billboards that had been erected days earlier to welcome President Barack...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 6, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Weight Loss
Is Weight Loss Sustainable? People who have known me for some time know that my weight was a longtime struggle for me. As someone genetically predispositioned to easily gain and have trouble losing weight, I have paid my dues with decades of wild weight fluctuations...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 1, 2015 | All Posts, Weight Loss
Peggy called me for help, deeply discouraged because her weight loss efforts had stalled. She felt at a loss as to how to get moving again toward the weight loss she wanted and needed. She was also quite frustrated by the pattern she had developed of overeating in 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 17, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Recipes
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 14, 2015 | All Posts, Recipes, Reviews
All of us have, at one time or another, fantasized about what it would be like to have a personal chef. If I could have my way about the matter, the person I would choose to be mine is Miyoko Schinner. Direct to you from the Homemade Vegan Pantry Book Launch Party...
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...
