by Lani Muelrath | Jun 21, 2019 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition
My New Plant-Based Doctor. Plus A Nice Surprise.Yesterday, I got a new doctor. To my great good fortune, I was able to come on board with a plant-based doctor couple, Dr. Randal Sloop and Dr. Christine Sloop, in Chico, California.And to my great delight, when I walked...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 17, 2018 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition
This just aired on NPR and now archived for your listening pleasure!NPR Special Program With Dr. Michael Greger and Lani MuelrathThe Back StoryNot long ago the host of a popular local North State Public Radio program, Nancy Weigman, reached out to me and asked if I...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 4, 2018 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
The Day The Blue Zones Called Imagine my delight when the managing editor at Blue Zones central reached out to me regarding The Mindful Vegan. They had fallen in love with the book, and were particularly interested in sharing an excerpt from Day Seventeen in The...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 19, 2017 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey, Reviews
I don’t know about you, but I always enjoy diving into “best books” lists to see if I can spot an old favorite. Or find a new one. And when I discover that a book authored by yours truly is on the list, well, how fun is that? And in this case, the...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 19, 2017 | All Posts, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey
Livekindly recently contacted me for an interview about successfully transitioning to plant-based, healthy vegan nutrition. I like the questions Emily Dreeling asked,and the way the article came together, integrating the topics of The Plant-Based Journey and The...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 6, 2015 | All Posts, Plant-Based Journey
If I could induce labor on this one, I would. Though The Plant-Based Journey has an official due date of September 15, this mama is eager for delivery. The good news is that, with the good graces of my publisher and the fine folks at BenBella Books, we’ve...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 15, 2015 | Plant-Based Journey
She now has a face! The Plant-Based Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Transitioning to a Healthy Lifestyle and Achieving Your Ideal Weight now officially has a front cover, six months to the day from release. This week also marks the last few days that I can...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 17, 2015 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Journey
If traffic to my inbox is any indication, last week’s podcast at Howard Jacobson’s Plant Yourself resonated with many hearts. Some readers responded right here – on the blog – in replies, some on facebook or twitter, but most responses came...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 8, 2014 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Journey
I love it when you share your ideas. You have so many good ones! Based on number of reads and your replies in comments, Five Health Tips for Plant-Based Baby Boomers has emerged here as one of the most popular articles of 2014. I invited you to share your tips to...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 20, 2014 | All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
I don’t care what any one says, when you become a ‘lady or gentleman of a certain age’, something shifts. Muscle maintenance can be harder, weight gain easier, and the inclination to simply not move as much can sneak up on you. When I jumped into my...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 2, 2014 | Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
It was my lucky day when the proposal for my new book The Plant-Based Journey landed on the editor’s desk at BenBella Publishing. From the very beginning, the team at BenBella has been enthusiastic, gracious, and collaborative in the best of ways. And now,...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 14, 2014 | Animals, Plant-Based Journey, Travel, Video
Safari Africa touches something deep inside you. Maybe it’s in our DNA. Our limbic memory, reaching back to our ancient ancestors. Picture this At 6,500 feet above sea level, we watch as a large family of elephants – from giant towering mothers to infants...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 11, 2014 | Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
I guess it all started with the book recipe testing project. On schedule for the August first deadline at Ben BellaBooks – my publisher- for the full manuscript of The Plant-Based Journey meant testing the recipes as they are to be published in the book. Once,...
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 | Jun 12, 2014 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition
How exactly is it that taking a brisk walk not only improves your mood, it also elevates your ability to make better choices when it comes to what you put on your plate? A little bit of exercise quite literally is the quickest and easiest way to get a jump on the...