Vegan Planet: Guest Post by Julieanna Hever + Book Giveaway!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Guest Post by Julieanna Hever + Book Giveaway!

Happy Leap Day! I’m very excited to celebrate this extra day with a guest post by Julieanna Hever (aka The Plant Dietitian).

The author of the bestselling book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, Julieanna is the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking and the nutrition columnist for VegNews Magazine. Julieanna was recently featured on The Dr. Oz Show and has taught as part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certification Program, among other endeavors.

In honor of Julieanna’s guest post today, I’m giving away a copy of her book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition. Find out how you can enter to win this amazing book at the end of this post where you can also discover if you're the new winner of the Heart Healthy Pizza cookbook (the previous winner didn't contact me, so a new winner has been chosen.)

Here now is Julieanna Hever, with her post entitled:

Oil Slick

Confusion prevails in mainstream media and in the minds of consumers regarding oil and its benefits or lack thereof. Commonly, there are questions about which types of fat are healthy, how much we need, and what the best sources are.

Due to the popularity of diets like the Mediterranean Diet, oil has become known as a health food….beginning with olive oil. However, olive oil is not the highlight of this successful historical health hint. Instead, there other multiple factors involved, including the fact that the population documented in the Seven Countries Study (the one that kicked off the olive oil myth) ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grain breads, herbs, and spices, and were physically active. Yes, they included fish and olive oil, but those components weren't the main attraction to the health achievements of these people.

For anyone trying to lose weight or moderate blood cholesterol levels, using oil in food preparation is not optimal. Remember that oil is 100 percent pure fat and that fat has more than twice the amount of calories per gram as do carbohydrate and protein. The other fact to consider is that you can attain all of the essential fats you need for optimal health by consuming a tablespoon or two of seeds (especially flax, hemp, or chia) or a quarter-cup of walnuts per day. If you compare whole olives and flaxseeds to their derived oils, you will see the difference in nutritional composition (see table). In the whole food version, you retain the healthy fiber, in addition to most of the vitamins, and minerals which are lost in the processing into oil.

Food	Calories	Fiber (g)	Fat (g)
Olives (1 cup)	141	4	14
Olive Oil (1 cup)	1909	0	224
Flaxseeds (1 TBSP)	26	2	3
Flaxseed Oil (1 TBSP)	120	0	14

The key to weight loss success is to focus on satiety. If you feel full, you will eat less and ultimately retain your ideal body weight. Satiety and fullness are the result of a diet high in bulk (fiber plus water). The reason it promotes satiety is because when food is bulky, it triggers sensors in your stomach which tell your brain you are full. If you compare an equal amount of calories of oil versus whole food sources, you can eat a lot more food, as you end up with a lot more bang for your caloric buck. There is even evidence that oil can harm the endothelial cells of the arteries, which can promote heart disease.

The good news is that preparing foods without oil is easy and difficult to detect the difference in taste. Here are some tips for oil-free cooking:

Sauté with vegetable broth, water, coconut water, juice, beer, wine, or vinegar. It usually requires 3-4 times the amount of these liquids to replace the oil in a recipe. For example, substitute 1/4 cup vegetable broth to replace 1 TBSP oil.
Make oil-free, yet rich and delicious, salad dressings using beans, tahini, nuts, and seeds.
Bake with pureed fruit, silken tofu, or mashed avocado or banana.

Find more information on eating low-fat whole food, plant-based on my website PlantBasedDietitian.com and in my books, The Complete Idiots Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking.

BOOK GIVEAWAY:

Now's your chance to find out everything you ever wanted to know about vegan nutrition! I’m giving away one copy of Julieanna's book: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition. And because today is Leap Day, instead of answering a question to win, you get to ask it! To win this amazing book, all you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post that asks me a food question or asks Julieanna a nutrition question. (If you don't have a question, you can leave any comment you prefer.) The winner will be chosen at random and when the winner is announced, the winning question will be answered as well.

Here’s how to enter: Just leave a comment at the end of this post asking a vegan food or nutrition question. (If you don’t have a question, just leave any comment you choose!)

To increase your chances of winning, do any or all of the following (leave a separate comment for each one you do):

Subscribe to this blog, follow me on Twitter or on Pinterest; or "Friend" me on Facebook, then leave another comment to let me know you did this.
“Like” Julieanna on Facebook or follow her on Twitter, then leave a comment to let me know.
Tweet about the giveaway and use @globalvegan in your tweet, then leave another comment telling me that you did this.
Post about the giveaway on your own blog or Facebook page, tagging or linking to this post, then leave another comment telling me that you did.

This giveaway will close at midnight on Sunday, March 5. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, March 6. Enter now and Happy Leap Day!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: A new winner in the Heart Healthy Pizza cookbook giveaway has been chosen. The winner is: # 106 - KELLY G. -- who likes French Fries on her pizza!! Congrats, Kelly! E-mail me with your mailing address and Heart Healthy Pizza will be yours.

Labels: book giveaway, Julieanna Hever

# posted by Robin at Vegan Planet @ 10:23 AM

Comments:

How do you feel about the new trend of Paleo diets and it's derivative, Vegetarian/Vegan Paleo?

Isn't this a contradition in and of itself?

# posted by

Jessica : February 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM

I'm a newbie to this.. and am wondering what you would suggest the top five staples to have on hand as a beginner?

# posted by

Michelle : February 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM

What one piece of advice can you give to a brand new vegan trying to make the transition AND drag her family along-- especially picky teenagers!

# posted by

Anjanette : February 29, 2012 at 11:04 AM

What are some plant-based desserts that are relatively easy and tasty?

# posted by

Sarah S : February 29, 2012 at 11:07 AM

I am a 100% vegan and eat well balance diet. Do I really need multi-vitamin and mineral including Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 daily plus extra Vitamin D and B12 supplements?

# posted by

Sandy Graham : February 29, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Which is better nutrition wise- juicing in the morning? Or green smoothies in the morning?

# posted by

Christi : February 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

I've read that we actually prduce Vitamin B12 within our mouth. Is this true??? What is the best way to get B12 being Vegan??

# posted by

Timothy J. Sixta : February 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

No one uses a cup of olive oil, so I'm wondering about the purpose of that chart for your comparison.

# posted by

Carolyn P : February 29, 2012 at 11:10 AM

What are your thoughts on Coconut Oil? Ive been using this to replace my use of Olive Oil in cooking.
Thanks!

# posted by

Sammeruss : February 29, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Should I stay away from all oils or just use them sparingly?

# posted by

Gagets etc. : February 29, 2012 at 11:21 AM

In addition to oil being confused as healthy is fruit juice. I love juice, and now I understand that it is not healthy for you either. Is it because of the high sugar content? Can you elaborate?
Scotty

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Do you believe cold, raw foods injure the stomach over time?

# posted by

Social Networking : February 29, 2012 at 11:24 AM

In addition to oil being thought of as healthy is fruit juice. I love fruit juice, but now I hear that it is not healthy to drink a lot of it either. Is it because of the high sugar content? Can you elaborate?

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 11:25 AM

What do you think is the best way to respond to people who think that your way of eating is crazy, radical, and pointless? Especially if you do not have time to explain the countless environmental, health, and animal justice reasons.

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 11:31 AM

I also subscribed to you on Facebook.

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Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM

I "friended" you on Facebook

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Should I soak/sprout grains, beans and seeds to get the best nutrition and also to cut toxins?

# posted by

Julia : February 29, 2012 at 11:34 AM

What are some of your favorite recipes involving quinoa?

# posted by

jeni : February 29, 2012 at 11:38 AM

"fiends" on facebook

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jeni : February 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM

"Friended" on facebook

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jeni : February 29, 2012 at 11:40 AM

"liked" Julieanna on facebook

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jeni : February 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

now following! :)

# posted by

Michelle : February 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

"liked" Julieanna on facebook

# posted by

jeni : February 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

My fiance and I have recently started a veg. protein based diet and are wondering why fish should be avoided? All we've ener heard is that the omegas and lean protein are good for us?!

Thanks
Ktcotnam(at)gmail(dot)com

# posted by

Katie : February 29, 2012 at 11:48 AM

How does one cook quinoa? And, how do I pull my two very picky boys (10 and 7) into vegetarian/vegan eating? I am FULL of questions! :-)

# posted by

nragland : February 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM

I understand that as long as us vegans eat enough calories, we will have enough protein. But how much protein does a vegan athlete need? I run marathons frequently and am curious!

# posted by

Ali Kouba : February 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

I subscribe to the blog1

# posted by

Ali Kouba : February 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

I am friends with you on fb!

# posted by

Ali Kouba : February 29, 2012 at 11:55 AM

I follow you on Pinterest

# posted by

Ali Kouba : February 29, 2012 at 11:55 AM

I am now following Julienne on FB

# posted by

Ali Kouba : February 29, 2012 at 11:56 AM

I liked you on facebook, I already liked Julieanna on facebook, and I shared this blog post on my own facebook page! I really want the book!

# posted by

nragland : February 29, 2012 at 11:58 AM

What's a good alternative to the recommended fish oil in improving cholesterol?

# posted by

neca : February 29, 2012 at 12:20 PM

i am friends with both toof you on Facebook. I added you both to follow on twitter. my question is really about oils. even nutritionist in hospitals recommend using oil. why are so many people mislead about olive oils???

# posted by

Jeanne E : February 29, 2012 at 12:29 PM

I friended Julieanna Hever

# posted by

Heather T : February 29, 2012 at 12:32 PM

I shared your link/blog so that others friends that are new and/or thinking of trying to be Vegan can check it out and get motivated!

# posted by

Heather T : February 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM

What are your staple spice mixtures for making simple quinoa, rice, couscous, etc?

# posted by

Heather T : February 29, 2012 at 12:34 PM

p.s. I'd love to win this book, since I have been trying to promote plant based nutrition to so many of my friends! This would help a whole lot!

# posted by

Heather T : February 29, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Friended Julieanna on FB.

# posted by

Ashlee C. : February 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Friended you on FB!

# posted by

Ashlee C. : February 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM

I started a vegan diet three month ago and dropped eight pounds within the first week. I haven't lost an ounce since. What can I do to continue the weight loss journey?

# posted by

Crystal G : February 29, 2012 at 12:54 PM

I'm still learning about veganism and very interested in going for it... What advice can you give for a person who is concerned about eating a balanced vegan diet? Thanks!!

# posted by

Ashlee C. : February 29, 2012 at 12:54 PM

How many calories and how much protein should a vegan half marathoner who is trying to lose some weight aim for?

# posted by

tribs : February 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM

following you on Twitter!

# posted by

Crystal G : February 29, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Is it possible to eat too many bananas?

# posted by

lonestarsally : February 29, 2012 at 12:58 PM

"FB Friend" Thank You,
timothy J. Sixta

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM

No Question, just comment. To convince your family to go Vegan or plant strong just
tweek the recipes of the things they love like Pizza, veggie burgers, burritos, nachos,spaghetti and so on . The sweets are the same replace sugar with banana in brownies and cookies. Have fun!
Catherine M

# posted by

Catherine M : February 29, 2012 at 1:10 PM

I followed Julieanna on Twitter too!

# posted by

Crystal G : February 29, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Do you recommend cutting out all oils completely, or do you suggest just reducing them to an occasional thing?

# posted by

Chris : February 29, 2012 at 1:47 PM

I have children and I grew up omni and I have a deep fear that I will screw up my kids somehow. It's scary. So, I'm going plant based mostly, but I'm relaxed at school and in other situations so they get a little of everything when all is said and done. Does dabbling a little in both worths hurt kids? I'm pretty strict for my personal diet but I'm willing to experiment on myself more. merritt_1976 (at) hotmail (dot) com

# posted by

Out in Them Sticks : February 29, 2012 at 2:13 PM

What is the single most important thing you would tell someone contemplating a vegan diet?

# posted by

Stacy L : February 29, 2012 at 3:03 PM

What about peanut butter? Healthy or not?

I subscribed by email and "friended" on Facebook.

Scotty

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 3:20 PM

What about peanut butter? Healthy or not?

I subscribed via email and "friended" on Facebook.

Scotty

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 3:21 PM

What about peanut butter? Healthy or not?

I subscribed via email and "friended" on Facebook.

Scotty

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Sorry about the duplications. The "verification" letters keep saying not correct, so I kept trying. Sorry

# posted by

Scotty : February 29, 2012 at 3:27 PM

I am now following you on Pinterest!

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 3:35 PM

What brand of vitamins do you recommend if any at all?

# posted by

Unknown : February 29, 2012 at 3:36 PM

I follow you on pinterest!

# posted by

Unknown : February 29, 2012 at 3:38 PM

I follow you on twitter (@mgonyeo)

# posted by

Unknown : February 29, 2012 at 3:39 PM

I follow Julieanna Hever on twitter (@mgonyeo)

# posted by

Unknown : February 29, 2012 at 3:42 PM

I find that I get a fair amount of sugar even though it is only through fruits and a few dates here and there. My daily smoothie is a big base of greens with frozen blueberries and frozen sweet cherries. And then a couple apples throughout the day. Is this higher sugar intake (I punched a days worth of food into MyFitness Pal and it came out to around 85 grams)possibly promoting disease and making it tougher to get rid of about 5-7 pounds of vanity weight?

# posted by

Sarah : February 29, 2012 at 3:43 PM

What about nuts? They are high in fat but also very nutritious. Some plant based diets omit them. Are they really that bad? Even if my goal is health and weight loss.

# posted by

Natalie : February 29, 2012 at 4:15 PM

love the info....thanks for sharing...xoxoxoxo

# posted by

Unknown : February 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Which are a better source of omega 3's,chia or flaxseeds?And do chia contain lignans like flax do? Karen

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 5:25 PM

I'm a FB friend Karen

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Happy to have another resource for plant-based eating! I just friended you on FB :)

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 6:04 PM

What's your take on roasted nuts as opposed to raw? I make my own almond butter with dry roasted almonds, but with the talk of acrylamides and nutrient loss from roasting nuts, is it still ok?

# posted by

Adam : February 29, 2012 at 6:33 PM

also I Like Julienna on Facebook

# posted by

Adam : February 29, 2012 at 6:34 PM

and tweeted the giveaway on Twitter :)

# posted by

Adam : February 29, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Are the omega-3 fatty acids in flax and chia seeds just as nutritious as those found in animal products?

# posted by

palindrome : February 29, 2012 at 8:13 PM

I've subscribed to the blog!

# posted by

palindrome : February 29, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Please enter me in the giveaway. I don't have a question.

# posted by

Marissa : February 29, 2012 at 9:04 PM

I subscribe to your blog.

# posted by

Marissa : February 29, 2012 at 9:06 PM

What are the five best foods for you?

# posted by

Anonymous : February 29, 2012 at 9:10 PM

What are the five best foods for you?

# posted by

Vegan in Boston : February 29, 2012 at 9:11 PM

What are your thoughts about juicing and smoothies. I recently read something that said smoothies aren't a good thing to drink because you are pulverizing the food and it's better to chew it?
Thanks!!! :)

# posted by

Lori : February 29, 2012 at 9:51 PM

When you eat chia seeds is it best to grind them as you would flax seeds?

# posted by

Eve L. : February 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

My problem when cooking vegan is egg substitute....what do you suggest?

# posted by

Unknown : February 29, 2012 at 10:10 PM

I don't think that I am eating enough protein since I have become vegan. How many grams of protein do you actually need?

# posted by

Michelle : February 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM

How much fat daily is suggested?

# posted by

Veronica R : February 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM

This looks like a great book!

# posted by

Mrs Pine Nut : March 1, 2012 at 12:39 AM

How do you need to adjust your nutrition intake (other than upping calories) to compensate for a new workout plan?

# posted by

radioactivegan : March 1, 2012 at 12:51 AM

I've been hearing a lot of talk about Vitamin K1 and K2 and that we are deficient in these vitamins. How would you recommend getting more of these vitamins (especially K2) into our diet without taking a supplement? I understand that natto is high in K2 but that is not a very palatable method of getting this vitamin. Thank you. Terri

# posted by

Terri : March 1, 2012 at 8:57 AM

I have been a vegetarian for over 30 years and in the last couple of years have been experimenting with vegan and whole food cooking. My one biggest hurdle from going 100% vegan is finding a good vegan cheese that comes in slices, melts really well, and is low-fat. Any suggestions?

# posted by

Sharen : March 1, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Followed you on Twitter.

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Sharen : March 1, 2012 at 10:03 AM

Followed Julieanna on Twitter

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Sharen : March 1, 2012 at 10:05 AM

I've very set in how I eat, which is a nutritarian, plant-strong, mostly vegan diet, but others around me are not so sure. I sometimes get gripe from friends, family, coworkers, etc about how I eat. Usually it's questions about "how can you get protein without meat?", "where do you get your calcium if you don't consume dairy?", and "how can your brain function without enough fat in your diet?" I know how to answer these questions in general, but they are often in a defensive tone. Do you have any tips for approaching this dilemma without getting defensive or offending other people's choices?
- Amy Rowse
amysnutritariankitchen.blogspot.com
- I will be posting a link to your give-away on my blog in my next post (today or tomorrow)
http://pinterest.com/arowse3/
- I followed and posted a comment on Pinterest

Thanks for the giveaway!

# posted by

Amy's Nutritarian Kitchen : March 1, 2012 at 1:18 PM

What do you think about coconut oil?

# posted by

Diana : March 1, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Would you please share your favorite vegan burger recipe? Thanks!

# posted by

moonsword : March 1, 2012 at 2:42 PM

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# posted by

J Hill : March 1, 2012 at 3:38 PM

What supplements, if any, would you recommend that a vegan should take to ensure proper nutrition.

# posted by

J Hill : March 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM

I am curious what your favorite food is?

Courtney

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Anonymous : March 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

I subscribe to your blog!

# posted by

Anonymous : March 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

I follow you on Pinterest

# posted by

Anonymous : March 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Here's a vegan question I've always wanted answered: why do people who eat terrible, high-fat, meat-filled junk food diets that include almost no veggies think that their diet is more healthy than one full of veggies and fruits? Seriously, why are many people so concerned that a vegan diet may leave them without the proper nutrition? I've never understood that!

# posted by

Teslaca : March 1, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Following you (@globalvegan) on twitter @teslaca

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Teslaca : March 1, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Following julieanna on Twitter @teslaca

# posted by

Teslaca : March 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM

What do you think about different oils- e.g., coconut, safflower? It seems there is a different "vogue" oil each week!

# posted by

JoAnn : March 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Tweeted about your giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/teslaca/status/175351905235644417

# posted by

Teslaca : March 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM

I commented on FB as to what a FABULOUS book this is. One thing that did surprise me tho was the food pyramid's recommendation of 6-11 servings of whole grains. Seems a tad carb-heavy.

# posted by

Anonymous : March 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Which is better: a smoothie or juicing?

# posted by

Christine : March 2, 2012 at 10:01 AM

My husband & I watched Forks Over Knives last fall. On December 5, 2011, we made the switch - for us & our children - to the plant-based lifestyle. We feel SO MUCH BETTER! My husband has already lost more than 40 pounds (he was around 375)! Thank you Robin and Julieanna for all you're doing to promote the plant-strong life.

Here is my question: My newly converted husband who would never TOUCH guacamole now LOVES avocados. Good? Bad? Use in moderation? There are so many differing opinions about it, I'd like to know yours. :)

I already follow both Robin and Julieanna on Twitter; I posted about the giveaway on my FB & Twitter accounts; I friended Julieanna on FB; and I subscribed to Robin on FB.

Thanks again, ladies!

PS ~ Robin, your Global Vegan has literally kept us fed during our transition. The information about getting started, how to stock the vegan pantry and such were so helpful. Extra special thanks to you from my WHOLE family! :)

# posted by

Paige : March 2, 2012 at 10:32 AM

I was recently reading an article from another nutritionist who said that we don't benefit from the nutrients in smoothies because they are so pulverized that they don't get absorbed into the body. I was shocked and disappointed...is that true? Thanks!

# posted by

Ashley : March 2, 2012 at 10:41 AM

I subscribe!

# posted by

Ashley : March 2, 2012 at 10:41 AM

I follow Julieanna on twitter

# posted by

Ashley : March 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM

This post was really interesting. Julieanna answered what would have been my original question, about oil free sauteing, so now I have a second...kale prep. I like to eat sauteed kale and then adding salt (fat + salt mmmmm) or kale massaged with oil. What are some good no-oil ideas for kale prep?

# posted by

legolandpenguin : March 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM

I also friended Julieanna on facebook. Thanks for the giveaway!

# posted by

legolandpenguin : March 2, 2012 at 10:53 AM

What are your thoughts on coconut oil?

# posted by

Trey : March 2, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Since switching to a vegan, gluten-free diet I've lost weight. Problem is that I don't really have weight to lose. What can I eat that is healthy, vegan and gluten-free that will help keep the weight on? I'd rather not lose any more. I'm 5'9" and 132 lbs.

# posted by

Charlotte Bair : March 2, 2012 at 11:23 AM

What can I eat/drink to get my skin to not be so dry? I apply lotion all the time and it doesn't seem to make my skin any nicer. I drink lots of water which sends me to the bathroom about every hour. :(

# posted by

Charlotte Bair : March 2, 2012 at 11:26 AM

I follow Julieanna Hever on twitter.

# posted by

Charlotte Bair : March 2, 2012 at 11:26 AM

What are your thoughts on vegan pregnancy especially in regard to oils?

# posted by

Katie : March 2, 2012 at 11:50 AM

I'm trying to cut down on sodium. I notice that I get bad headaches and water retention when I use nutritional yeast. I see on the ingredients that it has sodium in it. It's the only brand I can find locally. I'd hate to stop using it, especially for breakfast items. Does all nutritional yeast have sodium, or is there a low-sodium or no-sodium kind? (My current brand is Red Star). Thank you so much.

P.S., I "liked" Julieanna's "Plant Based Dietitian" page on Facebook, I'd love to win a copy of this book - what a great reference!

# posted by

stephanie.h.n. : March 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM

what do you suggest as some of the best/healthiest/least expensive staple items to have on hand?

# posted by

Nancy from Mass : March 2, 2012 at 2:10 PM

It looks like a great book. I would love to own it.

# posted by

Karyn : March 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

I "liked" Julieanna on FB.

# posted by

Karyn : March 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

I've been on a totally vegan diet about 4 years after being on a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet for over 30 years. I changed because I was diagnosed with uber high cholesterol when I developed Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Is there a plant food I can take to try to lower my cholesterol since I take meds now and I really want to get off them.

# posted by

Bev's Place : March 2, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Just wanted to point out a typo: the chart says that a cup of oil has 224 g fat and 1909 calories! But great post, love Julieanna.

# posted by

Anonymous : March 2, 2012 at 6:39 PM

These are AMAZING questions!!! I wish we could answer all of them in one huge fabulous book! Keep 'em coming!!! Thank you all for your support!

# posted by

Julieanna Hever : March 2, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Oh, sorry, that is not a typo at all! 16 tbsp in a cup.

# posted by

Anonymous : March 2, 2012 at 7:41 PM

I am still not so convinced to abstain from oil. Btw I am following you now on twitter :-)

# posted by

Unknown : March 3, 2012 at 11:49 AM

As a vegan, what are your thoughts on eating eggs from backyard chickens?

# posted by

Lori : March 3, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Vegan Planet is inspiration and amazing aid to being healthy!

# posted by

Sam : March 3, 2012 at 2:18 PM

I don't really have a question. but I would love to have this book for my in home library. If I don't win it will stay on my list of books I still need to get.

# posted by

Unknown : March 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM

I know a couple of good sites for nutritional content of fruit and vegetables. However, I haven't found a website for the nutritional content after juicing the fruit and vegetables. Can you point me to a good one?

# posted by

knemchak : March 3, 2012 at 7:38 PM

I've been following you on Twitter for a while now.

# posted by

knemchak : March 3, 2012 at 7:44 PM

what is the best oil to cook with?

# posted by

Larry : March 3, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Here's my question: Is it okay to use tahini in hummus even though oil itself is not healthy? Thanks in advance!

# posted by

Janice : March 4, 2012 at 12:31 AM

I'm following you with my google reader! :)

# posted by

Janice : March 4, 2012 at 12:32 AM

I subscribe to your blog. - Laurie B.

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Anonymous : March 4, 2012 at 11:55 AM

I subscribed to your blog.. and liked you on facebook... I have been doing plants strong for 8 weeks today... I have gotten a few mom's to follow me on facebook on my plant strong mom...page... thanks for hosting this giveaway.

# posted by

Anonymous : March 4, 2012 at 5:54 PM

I've been reading a lot online about plant based diets, and I'm excited about the health benefits of it. Is is possible to convince a meat-and-potatoes guy like my husband to get on board?

# posted by

Angie E : March 4, 2012 at 8:05 PM

I subscribe to your blog and follow you on Twitter.

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Angie E : March 4, 2012 at 8:06 PM

I "like" Julieanna on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

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Angie E : March 4, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Beginner here. Please explain why honey is not considered vegan.

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Cheryl : March 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM

I also follow you on Facebook, so bring on some great recipes and ideas for me - thanks!!

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Cheryl : March 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM

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