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rebecca-stonor

@ Rebecca Stonor

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After experiencing the health benefits of whole food, plant-based eating, Rebecca is passionate about helping others access exceptional health through sustainable lifestyle change. A scientist and certified in Plant-Based Nutrition (eCornell University), Rebecca conducts evidence-based workshops, cooking demonstrations and talks. Her mission is to inspire hope, prevent and reverse chronic illness and reduce the confusion around the science of nutrition.

Member since August 2020

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How eating fungi can benefit our health

By now you would have heard about the health benefits of eating a more plant-centric diet. Not only can we thrive on a plant-based diet but we can also avoid many chronic diseases. But did you know that eating fungi can also contribute to good health?

Rebecca Stonor

Story

How I recovered from multiple sclerosis on a plant-based diet

A diagnosis of a degenerative neurological condition like multiple sclerosis can leave someone feeling scared, depressed and helpless. But there are things you can do to regain control, and a plant-based diet is one way to find hope.

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Eating plant-based can save the planet

Human-induced climate change is real. The Earth is warming at an alarming rate and we need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions dramatically. One of the most impactful changes we can all make to save our planet is to switch to a plant-based diet.

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Guide

How to eat a plant-based diet on a budget

Eating a whole food, plant-based diet is nutritious, has less impact on the environment and benefits animal welfare. Many people think it’s expensive to eat this way but it doesn’t need to break the bank. Here’s eight ways to eat plant-based on a budget.

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Reduce your cancer risk with a plant-based diet

The leading cause of death globally is heart disease; second to this is cancer. The main types of cancers can be largely prevented by lifestyle factors, the biggest of these being diet. Here’s how a whole food, plant-based diet can help reduce your risk of developing cancer.

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6 Simple Tips to Optimise Your Plant-based Diet

As demand grows for plant-based alternatives, more products are hitting the supermarket shelves. However it’s often difficult to decide which of these are beneficial for our health. Here are some simple tips to help you make informed decisions about which foods to eat and which to avoid.

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The plant-based diet: keep your gut happy and live your best life

Having a healthy balance of microorganisms in our gut provides numerous health benefits. A Western diet and lifestyle can easily throw this balance out. The best way to keep the microbes happy is to eat an abundance and diversity of whole plant foods.

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How to Smoothly Switch to a Plant-Based Diet

Transitioning toward eating more whole plant foods can be beneficial to our health, the animals and the environment. Having some simple strategies in your toolkit can make the process smoother, avoid setbacks and help you change for good.

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Plant-based meats: are they healthy alternatives?

Our insatiable desire to eat the flesh of other beings is fast leading us to premature death from heart disease, diabetes and cancer. As a result, the need to replace meat consumption with a suitable alternative is growing. But are these actually a healthier alternative?

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Article

Dispelling 6 common myths of a plant-based diet

Choosing what we eat every day is imbedded in our culture, traditions and identities. Plant-based diets get a bad rap due to many misconceptions. This article hopes to dispel some of the myths and remove your reservations about eating whole plant foods.

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The plant-based diet: lose weight, look amazing & feel great

Maintaining a healthy weight is more than about how we look. Sure, fitting into your favourite jeans is a plus, but losing weight has many added benefits for our health, wellbeing and longevity. And the best way to achieve this is with a plant-based diet.

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The Plant-based Diet: is it really that good for you?

A massive rise in numbers of people across the world eating a plant-based diet challenges conventional beliefs that we require animal products to be healthy and highlights that there may be a healthier, more sustainable way forward.

Rebecca Stonor

Recipes

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Savoury Tarte Tatin with Walnut Ricotta

A low fat, plant-based version of the classic French dish. This savory tarte tatin is an upside down tart and is delicious as a light meal served with a green salad. The cherry tomatoes caramelise and make the dish look so vibrant. It makes a great centrepiece to any table!

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Plant-based sticky black rice pudding with vanilla cashew cream

Black sticky rice (or black glutinous rice) is commonly used in Southeast Asian desserts. It’s a naturally sweet, dark colored rice which is actually dark purple more than black. It contains both loads of fiber and antioxidants, both of which are health promoting.

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Air-fried, plant-based dumplings

These plant-based dumplings are filled with fresh veggies, super easy to make and no oil required! You can add any ingredient to the filling – think tofu and noodles. If you don’t have an air-fryer you can dry fry them in a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Easy

Plant-based blueberry muffin donuts drizzled in chocolate sauce

Blueberries are not only delicious but they are full of antioxidants and improve memory! They are the hero in these baked donuts which are super easy to make. With the texture of a moist muffin, you wouldn’t know they were dairy, egg, gluten, oil and refined sugar-free.

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More effort

Vegan Jackfruit Curry with a creamy “butter” sauce and chickpeas

This rich and creamy curry not only tastes delicious but is good for your health. It is made from whole plant foods, low in fat and super easy to make. The green jackfruit has a meaty texture, takes on the flavours of the warming spices and will leave you feeling satisfied and satiated.

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Plant-based chocolate mousse with a vanilla cream

A plant-based dessert that everyone will love, including the kids. This chocolate mousse is super easy to make and totally delicious, served with a vanilla cashew cream. It’s also packed full of nutrition and is low in saturated fat so great for our health.

Rebecca Stonor