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!

an Ocean of kindness • PRESERVE | PROTECT | RESPECT

SOS – Save Our Seas!

TRANSFORMATIONS • We couldn't think of anyone better for this issue’s Transformation Story than this successful health and fitness entrepreneur—a person who knows firsthand how to overcome multiple challenges in order to transform your body, your health, and your life.

SOME OF JOHN’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

hydrate hydrate hydrate • Water creates an environment that sustains and nurtures all living things. Water covers more than 70% of the Earth, and it also makes up 70% of our bodies.

3 EASY WAYS TO SAVE THE OCEAN • IMAGES OF TRASH-FILLED WATERS, STORIES OF DYING CORAL, AND FRIGHTENING STATISTICS OFTEN PLAGUE THE NEWS. It is no secret that our oceans are suffering, and it is clear that humans are the cause. However, it is not too late to take action to save our oceans! Here are three easy things you can do TODAY to help preserve the beautiful waters we all love:

Seaspiracy: A Movie Review • This movie reveals shocking footage of how the commercial fishing industry operates, showing graphic details of not only how marine life is treated, but also how human slavery is involved in the process.

Who's Ready for Fall Flavors?!

The New Wave of Seafood Alternatives • A Win/Win for Food Lovers and the Oceans

Who's Ready for a Brain Freeze? • THEY'RE NOT JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE

GET DOWN TO EARTH • Jack Johnson became a global celebrity with the help of his wife, Kim, earning enough to donate more than $30 million to causes they support. Let’s explore one man’s ability to make a change:

Banana Pancakes a la Jack Johnson

Sylvia Earle: The Jane Goodall of the Sea

MEDITATION & the ocean • Why they go hand-in-hand

SEA VEGETABLES

Seaweed • IS ACTUALLY A TYPE OF MARINE ALGAE

You’re off the hook for dinner! — with these easy, beach-inspired recipes! • RECIPE INSPIRED BY: Boone’s Prize-Winning Maine Recipes published circa 1950

FLORIDA MANATEES ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES… AGAIN • Four Ways to Help

plant-based alchemist CREATES VEGAN CUISINE

Make your own “UN-Catch” of the Day!

COME ON IN—the water’s fine • With summer in full swing, now’s the perfect time to enjoy some fun in the sun…and the water!

Check out some of the latest events happening near you! • Some exciting events—Live and Virtual—are coming, including several that the PBNet is proud to be co-hosting!

COOKBOOKS WE LOVE

KIDS CLUB

FASHION and fishing nets • Here are just a few innovative companies with better-for-the-ocean products:

explore San Diego • Located on the southernmost coast of California, San Diego boasts a moderate climate all year long — making it a great destination for all types of outdoor activites!

Kealoha INSPIRED BY THE OCEAN

MOISTURE MASK • Doesn’t your skin deserve a nourishing, hydrating face mask?

TV SHOW GUIDE

How Do You Chill? • THE LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT TV NETWORK FOR PLANT-BASED LIVING

Chef Kimber Dean • Show Host of “nourished.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS