From Deborah

The PlantForwardNP blog

Plain-language notes on weight, blood sugar, and building habits that actually stick — from a Nurse Practitioner who lives this every day.

Side-by-side plates: 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a jar on the left, and a pound of fruit, a pound of vegetables, bean dip, and a potato on the right — both about 500 calories.
Weight & Nutrition · 6 min read

Why Calorie Counting Leaves You Hungry — and How to Lose Weight Without Doing It

Your stomach doesn't count calories — it measures space. Here's how calorie density lets you feel full, lose weight, and never track another number.

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A quick plant-based rice bowl with black beans, steamed broccoli and mixed vegetables, drizzled with hot sauce and sprinkled with nutritional yeast.
Practical Eating · 4 min read

Easy Whole Food Plant Based Meals — For When I Have Zero Time or Energy

Keep things simple. With a few staples on hand, you can throw together a filling, tasty plant-based meal in minutes — no prep required.

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