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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet: What You Need to Know

Type 2 diabetes is no longer a life sentence. Reversing it is possible, and the science backing that statement is stronger than ever. For many people, especially those overwhelmed by medications, side effects, and conflicting advice, the idea of taking back control through nutrition is life-changing. A whole-food, plant-based diet is emerging as one of the most powerful tools to achieve remission. In this blog, we’ll break down the science, bust common myths, and share how J

Janie Priest

6 days ago5 min read

A confused woman in a modern kitchen holds a sauté pan beside six labeled bottles—olive, extra‑virgin olive, corn, soybean, canola, coconut and avocado oil—lined up next to the stove, pondering whether to use any of them.

Oil-Free Cooking on a Plant-Based Diet: Do You Really Need to Avoid Oils?

You have probably heard friends in whole‑food plant‑based (WFPB) circles swear that “a drop of oil will clog your arteries,” while Mediterranean‑diet fans defend extra‑virgin olive oil (EVOO) as liquid gold. Welcome to the no‑oil debate—one of the hottest topics in plant‑based nutrition. In this guide you will learn what the latest science says, how to cook flavorful meals without added oil, and whether skipping oil is right for you.

Janie Priest

Aug 16 min read

Overweight middle‑aged man sweating as he shuffles around an outdoor running track, clutching a giant double cheeseburger while red glowing rash marks highlight painful inflammation around his knees, shoulders, elbows, and wrists.

Inflammation 101: Foods That Cause It and How a WFPB Diet Fights Back

Inflammation is part of your body’s built‑in defense system—but when it smolders day after day, you tip from healing mode into chronic damage. Recent studies show that 57 percent of Americans regularly eat foods that cause inflammation, raising their risk of everything from joint pain to heart disease. The good news? A whole‑food plant‑based (WFPB) approach can douse that internal fire faster than you think.

Janie Priest

Jul 114 min read

Can I Get Personalized Nutritional Coaching Online?

Feeling stuck in your wellness journey and wondering whether an online nutrition coach can really deliver the personalized guidance you need? Good news: virtual coaching has evolved far beyond generic meal plans and cookie-cutter apps. With secure video platforms, data-driven assessments, and evidence-based strategies, you can now work one-on-one with an expert like Janie Priest RN—without ever leaving your kitchen in Morgan Hill, San Jose, or anywhere else you call home.

Janie Priest

Jul 45 min read

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Eating Out on a WFPB Diet: How to Stick to Your Goals at Restaurants & Parties – A practical guide full of tips for navigating social eating situations, echoing common searches about staying plant-bas

Eating out WFPB (whole-food plant-based) can feel like walking a tightrope—one wrong step and you’re face-first in an oily “vegan” burger that torpedoes your goals. Yet in 2025, restaurants from Morgan Hill to downtown San Jose are racing to meet demand for holistic health–minded diners. This guide arms you with a practical playbook so you can enjoy social meals, stay true to your whole-food plant-based diet, and keep moving toward optimal wellness.

Janie Priest

Jun 155 min read