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

What’s NEW? • All Things Plant-Based… right in your pocket!

What does Family really mean? • Encouragement | Respect | Love

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

COURTNEY GRANT: Going Vegan Has Been Life Changing!

THE vegucated FAMILY TABLE • your key to plant-based bliss

STIR-FRY it up! • Chop those veggies, grab your spices and herbs, and get out the wok… because summer is the perfect time to make quick meals without heating up the kitchen. And it’s fun to get the whole family involved—assembly line style! Here are some tips and recipes to inspire your culinary creations as we breakdown the stir-fry meal.

DEALING WITH DIFFERENT DIETS AT HOME • Many people are increasingly choosing a vegan lifestyle to live more harmoniously with animals and the environment or for health or spiritual reasons—but at home, a switch to a vegan lifestyle can raise tensions. Navigating home life with non-vegans can be challenging, but with a little understanding and communication, you can live harmoniously on and off the kitchen table.

Finally Getting Out and About? • LET HAPPYCOW HELP YOU FIND HEALTHY OPTIONS NEAR HOME OR ON THE ROAD!

TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY BOND • The Duo Gooders’ favorite ways to show kindness and appreciation.

Simple Seasonal Smoothies: TO BOOST YOUR MORNING ENERGY • So many delicious fruits come into season during the Spring and Summer months, so why not take advantage of that by whipping up a cool smoothie? These are some "go-to" recipes that are great to rotate throughout the week.

PLANT-BASED IN PARADISE • Travel to tropical Costa Rica as Erin Stanczyk [co-host of the EatMoveRest Show] and her family take us on a wellness retreat.

Cook with your kids, eat as a family • HEALTHY FOOD TIPS FROM TWO SHOW HOST MOMS

how to hack HAPPINESS • When it comes to living our best life, everyone has their own idea about how to create a happy and fulfilled existence.

GIVE A RAY OF HOPE this summer • Be Dr. Dolittle for a Day — VISIT AN ANIMAL SANCTUARY

JUST BREATHE… • WE BREATHE, WE SMELL. Scents are all around us and are difficult to avoid. What you breathe in can affect you in many ways.

the Bowls of Summer bursting with fresh flavors • Your family will LOVE these low-effort, nutritious recipes that come together really quickly!

Winners!

GETTIN’ FIT WITH THE FAM • If you’ve spent the last year hunkered down inside the family crib, it’s time to have some fun in the sun with the fam!*

MEET Chef Jason Wyrick

RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS

ARTICHOKES • Artichokes are low in fat while rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Particularly high in folate and vitamins C and K, they also supply important minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron.

bravely you with Koya Webb

We are gearing up for an incredible Summer! • Some exciting events—Live and Virtual—are coming this summer, including several that the PBNet is proud to be co-hosting!

SHOULD WE BE FEEDING ANIMALS… TO OUR ANIMALS? • One vegan dog food brand founder thinks the answer should be NO.

THE BOOKSHELF READ • Put the headphones on, the earbuds in, or just listen on whatever device is most handy. These podcasts are a great way to explore the world of plant-based living.

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