Thomas Robinson – Des Moines, Iowa: Now Sober, Plant-Based, Down 80+ Pounds and Up on Life

Thomas Robinson, Before and After

“I went vegetarian for my girlfriend.  In 5th grade!” says Thomas Robinson.  And he stuck with it for the most part, until during a deep dive with drugs and alcohol, he ate a cheeseburger and decided he wanted more of that stuff too.  That dive, describes Thomas, was rough.  Thomas…

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Holiday Herbed Pumpkin-and-White Bean Casserole

Aromatic parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme figure prominently in this creamy and hearty holiday casserole which originated from Fat-Free Vegan Kitchen Susan Voisin’s chile-and-cumin spiced Pumpkin and Black Bean Casserole.  Erin loved the textures in Susan’s casserole and suggested we swap the bean variety and seasonings for a holiday version…

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Margeaux Spain – Des Moines, Iowa: Persistent Breast Lumps Disappear, Weight Drops, Allergies and Breakouts Subside

“Being plant-based feels good; it’s rewarding. I loved food before, but eating the standard American diet (SAD) created so many distracting issues which were a total downer. I still love food, in fact it’s more fun. I can eat tasty food until I’m satisfied. My food has me in good health. It’s a joy, relief, and total win.”

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Esther Paine – Urbandale, Iowa: Entire Family Adopts WFPB Diet to Support Brother’s Leukemia Recovery

In 2012, Esther’s 22-year-old brother Nathan was diagnosed with leukemia and wasn’t responding well to treatment. “He was getting infections, needing frequent blood transfusions, and struggling to handle the amount of chemo needed to kill the cancer,” Esther recalls. Her entire family went into research mode, eager to help Nathan.…

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Teri Preston – Bettendorf, Iowa: Sheds Pounds, Takes No Meds, Recovers Quickly, Travels Smart

Teri Preston was active, a runner, a cyclist, frequently taking athletic classes at the local Y.  Unlike her husband Del, she was not on any medication.  Yet she carried an extra 30 pounds, and, had firmly set her sights on finding a way to “eat healthier.”  She’d been obese as…

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Del Preston – Bettendorf, Iowa: Sheds 70 Pounds, 8 Meds, Speeds Athletic and Major Surgery Recovery

“Through my 50s, I thought I was in good health.  I was active, doing three boot camp classes each week and lifting weights on off days.  I’d run occasionally, maybe a couple 5ks a year.  I always ran the Bix, an annual seven-mile run and popular here.  I thought I…

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