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At Plant Based Support, our blog is your go-to resource for insights, tips, and inspiration on living a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Whether you're just getting started or deepening your journey, our articles are here to support your health, answer your questions, and keep you empowered every step of the way.


Stop Guessing About Your Heart: What Plant-Based Living Really Does for Heart Disease
❤️ Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide, yet much of it is preventable. In a recent episode of the Plant-Based Support Podcast , lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Niki Davis sits down with renowned plant-based cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn to unpack what actually protects your heart—and what many people misunderstand about heart health. 🌱 Dr. Kahn makes one thing clear early on: a whole-food, plant-based diet is the most powerful foundation for cardiovas

Klause Talaban
2 hours ago21 min read


💪 Stop Worrying About Protein: The One Nutrient 90% of Americans are Missing (It's Not Protein!)
Worried about getting enough protein on a plant-based diet? COO of Plant-Based Support, Bryan Dennstedt, busts the protein myth and shares his top tips for a successful transition. Plus, Dr. Niki reveals the nutrient almost everyone is deficient in.

Ximena Díaz Velázquez
Dec 222 min read


💔 From Bypass Surgery to Global Support: Paul Chatlin’s Heart-Stopping Transformation
Paul Chatlin faced imminent bypass surgery or a heart transplant at 54. Discover the shocking choice he made, the plant-based lifestyle that saved his life, and how it sparked the global Plant-Based Support movement. Dr. Niki Davis interviews the founder in this must-listen episode.

Ximena Díaz Velázquez
Nov 2725 min read


Thriving on a Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Lifestyle
When I first transitioned to eating plant-based, I never imagined I’d also have to navigate being gluten-free. Like many people, my gut...

Brett Nyquist
Sep 42 min read


Why Plant Based Support is the Missing Piece in Your Health Journey
In today’s world, chronic illness is on the rise and yet, so many people are still unaware of the powerful role plant-based nutrition can...

Ximena Díaz Velázquez
Jul 291 min read


Magic Microbes: My Top Diet Tips to Cultivate Yours
The types, kinds, and amounts of whole plant foods in your diet boost your gut microbiome and help you lose weight and maintain it, lower...

Peggy Krause
Jul 22 min read


The Power of Plant Based Communities
Welcome to Plant Based Support: A Home for Plant-Based Enthusiasts In a world where health, environment, and ethics are increasingly...

Paul Chatlin
Jun 34 min read


Be Your Own Health Advocate
We must each be our own health advocate. We must read up, ask questions, think about it, talk to a few people in your circle of trust,...

Ximena Díaz Velázquez
May 272 min read


The Plant-Based Gut Health Revolution: How Fiber is the Key to Optimal Digestion
In recent years, gut health has become a major focus in the wellness community, and for good reason. Research continues to highlight the...

Jessica Fitch
May 12 min read


Lonely but Not Alone: Finding Connection in Solitude
Loneliness can often feel like a heavy, crushing weight. It has a way of isolating, making movement feel painful and conversation...

Klause Talaban
Apr 11 min read


Complete Health Reset
I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the incredible benefits of transitioning to a plant-based diet and how it can positively...

Paul Chatlin
Mar 252 min read


Does Chicken Lower Cholesterol? The Truth About Poultry and Heart Health
Many people think that switching to chicken is a healthy choice when they need to lower their cholesterol. But did you know that foods...

Peggy Krause
Mar 182 min read


Love, Compromise, and Turning Off the Lights!
I love my wife! I know it, I hope and believe she knows it, and I talk about it in public so you know it. When she retired 5 years ago,...

Paul Chatlin
Mar 42 min read


Fresh Milled Flour vs Store Bought
If all you have available is store bought flour then by all means use it. But, if you want more flavor, more control on the texture of...

Brett Nyquist
Feb 43 min read


Beyond the Plate: Transforming Communities Through Plant-Based Ventures
Plant-based ventures drive innovations in health equity, ethical technology, and environmental sustainability. Entrepreneurs should adopt systems thinking, prioritize ethics, and promote food equity, using technology to create transformative, interconnected, and purpose-driven businesses that empower communities.
Bryan Dennstedt
Jan 153 min read


Plans for 2025
Hello, everyone! How are you doing? What are your plans for the rest of this year? What changes are you willing to commit to in 2025? I...

Paul Chatlin
Jan 83 min read


We Start Our Year With Soups!
Roasted Corn and Potato Chowder Many cultures bring in the new year with soups. Italians have their lentil soup. Haitians celebrate their...

Paul Chatlin
Jan 13 min read


Reflecting Back on Dr. Neal Barnard: The Power Foods Diet
Hello, Plant Based Support! Those same words were the first spoken at “Our Night to Remember” event with Dr. Neal Barnard on September...

Paul Chatlin
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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