Plant-Based Spotlight

The Plant-Based Spotlight is the official magazine of the Plant-Based Network, a lifestyle and entertainment media network that promotes plant-based living. Enjoy plant-based/vegan recipes, interviews with influencers and celebrities, and articles on plant-based living and entertainment including cooking, travel, nutrition, fitness, family, education, music, shopping and more!

Plant-Based Spotlight • JANUARY • FEBRUARY 2021

our contributing writers… • We want to thank our ever-growing team of talented contributing writers for sharing their time, skills and passion to help produce the Plant-Based Spotlight.

It's time to make a Fresh Start! • Looking forward to what 2021 brings

GROWING A VEGGIE GARDEN AT HOME • Start Fresh in 2021 with More Fresh Vegetables!

WALK THIS WAY NORDIC WALKING • MAKE NEW FITNESS “STRIDES” IN 2021

KROCKS IN THE KITCHEN • Their journey began in June of 2018 when Brian weighed in at 514 pounds and Jessica at 285, for a combined total of nearly 800 pounds. After spending the majority of their lives overweight and trying various diets throughout the years, Brian finally decided it was time for a change— and change they have! Since then, together they have lost more than 300 pounds combined—but what began as a journey to lose weight turned into an entire lifestyle change for the married couple.

THINK DIFFERENTLY • ABOUT YOUR GOAL SETTING

YOU ARE NOT alone • If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to put yourself out there like you’ve never done before, take chances, and be bold, all in the name of finding love, I have the perfect thing for you!

SOS • SAVE OUR SANCTUARIES

Light and Cleansing Drinks • TO DETOX AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

HERE'S WHAT YOU SAID… • Thanks for chiming in and being a part of our community!

ALL Things Edible • what changed in 2020

TURMERIC • A Natural Immunity Support and Mantra of Quality Life

build a better salad • It’s that time of year when everyone is starting New Year's resolutions and eating healthier, yay!

fresh & easy through the day • From the time we wake up till our head hits the pillow… our fast-paced world has us constantly on the go. These quick and simple recipes can help ease the stress and give you a nutritious boost anytime of day.

CREAM OF SPINACH Soup • ADAPTED BY TRACY CHILDS FROM A RECIPE BY THECLEVERMEAL.COM

Sweet Chili Tofu Kale Bowl

Dairy-Free CHOCOLATE PUDDING OR PIE

Meet the Chefs!

BREATHE deep and Move Easily into 2021 • USING A 4,000 YEAR-OLD SYSTEM FOR MODERN HEALTH AND LONGEVITY

THE BOOKSHELF • [CLICK ON EACH BOOK TO LEARN MORE AND ORDER]

5 THINGS MAKING ME SMILE RIGHT NOW

Staples • WE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

COOKING-4-KIDS • Raw Maca Chocolate Bark with Nut Butter Swirl

Catalina Cocoa Bean • FROM ECUADOR

CREATE CHANGE: • IT STARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS

WHAT IS LAUGHTER YOGA? • Laughter yoga is an exercise program that combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing techniques (Pranayama).

For People Who Don’t Like To Cook! • with Dilip Barman, the host of So Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Winter diffuser recipes • KEEP YOUR HOME SMELLING FRESH WITH SAFE AND NON-TOXIC ESSENTIAL OILS*

Plant Based Events is gearing up for an incredible 2021!

TV SHOW GUIDE

with Gerardo Velez: Rock and Jazz Legend