Desiree Nielsen

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Plant-Based Diet

Curious about a plant-based diet? As a registered dietitian, I know that plant-based vegan eating is an incredible way to get energized, lower your risk of chronic disease, and tread lighter on the planet.

Discover everything you need to know about vegan nutrition and plenty of delicious plant-based recipes, from how to feed vegetarian kids to plant-based protein sources to dealing with being bloated on plant-based diet.

Looking to go deeper? My bestselling cookbook, Eat More Plants, is your manual to anti-inflammatory, plant-based nutrition for everyone.

What the $%#@ are adaptogens…and do I need one?

A List of Vegan Alternatives to Collagen

Why can’t I sleep? These diet and supplement ideas might help.

The Benefits of Sprouted and Fermented Food

Your Nutritional Tool Kit for Summer!

Your deprivation-free guide to a happy, healthy holiday is here!

What to Look For in a Truly Healthy Chocolate

Un-junk Your Back to School Lunch (or Work!) Routine

This Simple Plate Trick is the Most Effortless Way to Clearer Skin, Greater Energy and a Healthy Weight

This is what really happens when you go on a detox. (Part 2 of a series)

The super food you’ve probably missing in your diet…and why it’s so good for you

The Most Delicious Cancer Fighting Foods

Still interested in a spring detox? Here is how to support what your body does naturally.

Seven Lessons I Have Learned About Having a Sane and Healthy Pregnancy

Relax! Why there is no such thing as the ‘perfect’ eater…and how you can eat better for life.

Our weight. Our diet. Our health. And why it’s all so freaking hard to figure out.

Not Eating Amaranth? Here’s What You’re Missing!

Life is short…eat the damn cookie.

I’ll Have What She’s Having…Unravelling my personal dietary strategy

If healthy eating feels like deprivation…you’re doing it wrong. Here’s how to get it right.

How to Make it Through the Holiday Season Without Worrying About Your Weight

Hey there, think it’s time for a change? Welcome to the 2018 Elevate Challenge.

Healthy in a Hurry: Tips and Tricks for Eating Well When Life is Busy

Harness the Power of Plant Protein: Your #2018elevate Week Three Challenge