January 2022
A Healthy, Happy New Year!

It's that first week of January. A time of fresh beginnings. The last of the holiday decorations are boxed up, giving me a chance to do some spring cleaning. The fridge is stocked with local, seasonal produce (bring on the apples, citrus, cruciferous veggies, root vegetables, and leafy greens!). Sure, 2021 was fraught with challenges for many of us, but today we look forward to a bright, shiny new year full of hope and opportunity. When life presents difficulties, it also imparts its silver linings. For me, I'm laser-focused on the most precious things, such as spending time with the people I love and enjoying small, everyday pleasures, such as a walk with my dogs Teddy and Pixie after the rain, working on a puzzle at the dining room table, reading a good book by the fire, and cooking simple, wholesome meals for my family. I'm practicing daily health strategies to stay strong and healthy! Read more about my top tips for self-care here and my cancer-fighting diet advice.

Unfortunately, this time of year is marked by undue diet pressures (you know, those New Year's Diet Resolutions) that often lead people down the road of fad diets (please, no Keto!). The most healthful diet plan is one that is sustainable for the long-term; an eating style that you don't have to go "off of" because it's so unbearable, and that promotes optimal health in the long run, not just short term weight loss. And it just so happens that the diet pattern that is good for people, is also good for the planet. One of the most powerful ways you can reduce your risk of disease and lower your environmental footprint is to eat a more plant-based diet, filled with a variety of nutritious, whole plant foods. This month, I'm really excited about sharing my enthusiasm for sustainable, plant-based living. It's the perfect time to try a plant-based challenge. Check out my 7 Steps for Eating a Plant-Based Diet to learn more, and download my FREE Vegan Challenge to get started today. I'll be sharing some of my favorite tips and recipes to super-charge your enthusiasm for healthy living. Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube to be part of the movement.

Happy New Year!

Vegan Glow Bowl
Turn the glow on in your life with this super healthy, yummy vegan glow bowl, which is warm with the golden shades of turmeric, squash, bell pepper, tomatoes, chickpeas, and avocadoes.

7 Vegan and Vegetarian Weight Loss Tips & Recipes
Get my best Vegan and Vegetarian Weight Loss Tips and Recipes for keeping your healthy weight goals on track while on your plant-based journey here.

Just in time for the New Year, my Plant-Powered Amazon Store is now open! You've asked, so now I'm excited to share my top picks for plant-based, sustainable living. Visit my store here.

Your Ultimate Guide to Canned Tomatoes
Wondering how to make the most of canned tomatoes in your kitchen? I'm sharing my best advice in this Martha Stewart article.

Healthy Food Resolutions
I'm sharing my top tips for food resolutions that foster a nourishing, richer connection with the food system in this Huffington Post article here.

Instagram Plant-Powered
Live Show
Join me for my Plant-Powered Live Show! This month, I'm talking about healthy-weight, plant-based bowls and winter vegetables on my Instagram show on January 6 and 27 at 3 pm PT. Follow me on Instagram @SharonPalmerRD to tune in.

Keto vs Mediterranean?
Wondering which diet is better for you? I'm weighing in at The List here.

California Vegan is Live!
I'm so excited to announce that my new book, California Vegan, is live at bookstores across the nation, Amazon, Apple, and my site. Get yours today!

Go Vegan Toolkit
Start the New Year off right with my FREE Go Vegan Challenge. Get everything you need here.

About Sharon
Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RD is The Plant-Powered Dietitian. She is an award-winning food and nutrition journalist based in Ojai, California. Sharon speaks, writes, and blogs about her passion for delicious, healthful, sustainable plant-based foods every day. Check out her three books, and don't forget to follow Sharon on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and her blog. If you'd like to work with Sharon, please contact her here.