Eating With Compassion

Small Steps, Big Shifts

From polio to smoking, history proves small actions add up. Today, choosing more whole plant foods is one of the most powerful steps we can take for our health, the planet, and animals.

How Smart Are Pigs Really

Pigs are smarter than most people realize — playful problem-solvers with emotions as rich as our own. Science shows they rival dogs in intelligence, inviting us to see them differently and rethink how small steps in what we eat can create big change.

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Reimagining Compassion Through Food

Our food choices affect more than just animals—they shape the lives of people around the world. Through the lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy, this post explores how eating with compassion can support those most impacted by hunger, pollution, and climate change.

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Getting Started

Smart, simple steps to start your plant-forward journey.

Simple and Easy Whole Plant Food Guide

Feeling overwhelmed by food rules? This Whole Plant Food Guide cuts through the confusion with one simple question: Did it grow from the ground? Discover how fruits, veggies, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds can help you build healthier habits—one plant at a time.

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How to Get Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet

Think going plant-based means missing out on protein? You might be surprised. This post shares simple, high-protein swaps like lentils, tofu, and chickpeas—plus lesser-known sources like grains, veggies, and even fruit. Best of all, it’s easy to power up your plate without meat.

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How to Eat More Plants Without Overhauling Your Life

Change is easier when we focus on what we can do instead of what we can’t. That’s the idea behind Pigs Are Smart. If you’re looking for a simple way to eat healthier, reduce your impact, and align with your values, the answer isn’t about giving up—it’s about adding more. More whole grains, beans, fruits, and veggies. Small, doable shifts—one meal at a time. In this post, we share practical strategies from Meat Me Halfway author Brian Kateman to help you make plant-forward eating feel easy and approachable.

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Eating With Compassion

Content that connects the plate to bigger questions like ethics, empathy, and food justice.

Small Steps, Big Shifts

From polio to smoking, history proves small actions add up. Today, choosing more whole plant foods is one of the most powerful steps we can take for our health, the planet, and animals.

READ MORE

How Smart Are Pigs Really

Pigs are smarter than most people realize — playful problem-solvers with emotions as rich as our own. Science shows they rival dogs in intelligence, inviting us to see them differently and rethink how small steps in what we eat can create big change.

READ MORE

Reimagining Compassion Through Food

Our food choices affect more than just animals—they shape the lives of people around the world. Through the lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy, this post explores how eating with compassion can support those most impacted by hunger, pollution, and climate change.

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Eating for the Planet

How food choices impact the climate, water, land, and what we can do to help.

The Simplest Change You Can Make for the Planet

"When radical change is needed, many argue that it is impossible for individual actions to incite it, so it’s futile for anyone to try. This is exactly the opposite of the truth. . ." Foer, Jonathan Safran (2019)

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Are Plant-Based Meats Healthy?

Are plant-based meats healthy? Many options, like Beyond Sausage, deliver less saturated fat, zero cholesterol, and more fiber than meat-based counterparts—making them a smart swap for your plate. And with today’s delicious plant-based choices, why stick with meat’s environmental toll? Get the full breakdown→

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What’s Going on in the Amazon—and What’s on Your Plate?

The Amazon rainforest—one of the most biodiverse places on Earth—is under threat, and surprisingly, our food choices play a role in its destruction.

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Eating for You

Whole food guidance for energy, gut health, and plant-based nutrition that works.

The Daily Dozen Made Easy

Dr. Michael Greger created the Daily Dozen to simplify healthy eating. This science-backed checklist highlights the whole plant foods your body needs each day—removing the guesswork and focusing on real, nourishing choices that support your health and the planet.

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Fiber is the New Protein

What if fiber wasn’t just about digestion, but about a healthier, happier you? Fiber fuels your gut microbiome, supports digestion, lowers cholesterol, and may even help prevent colon cancer. Learn why fiber is the new protein—and how every plant-based bite powers your gut and your health from the inside out.

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Simple and Easy Whole Plant Food Guide

Feeling overwhelmed by food rules? This Whole Plant Food Guide cuts through the confusion with one simple question: Did it grow from the ground? Discover how fruits, veggies, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds can help you build healthier habits—one plant at a time.

READ MORE

How to Get Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet

Think going plant-based means missing out on protein? You might be surprised. This post shares simple, high-protein swaps like lentils, tofu, and chickpeas—plus lesser-known sources like grains, veggies, and even fruit. Best of all, it’s easy to power up your plate without meat.

READ MORE

Are Plant-Based Meats Healthy?

Are plant-based meats healthy? Many options, like Beyond Sausage, deliver less saturated fat, zero cholesterol, and more fiber than meat-based counterparts—making them a smart swap for your plate. And with today’s delicious plant-based choices, why stick with meat’s environmental toll? Get the full breakdown→

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Healthy Habits to Help You Live Longer

Change is easier when we focus on what we can do instead of what we can’t. That’s the idea behind Pigs Are Smart. If you’re looking for a simple way to eat healthier, reduce your impact, and align with your values, the answer isn’t about giving up—it’s about adding more. More whole grains, beans, fruits, and veggies. Small, doable shifts—one meal at a time. In this post, we share practical strategies from Meat Me Halfway author Brian Kateman to help you make plant-forward eating feel easy and approachable.

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The Power of Flaxseed Meal

Just one tablespoon a day delivers heart-healthy omega-3s, gut-friendly fiber, and powerful nutrients. Plus, with eggs in short supply, flaxseed meal is the perfect plant-based baking substitute—easy, nutritious, and versatile. Your body (and your recipes) will thank you! 🥄✨

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How to Eat More Plants Without Overhauling Your Life

Change is easier when we focus on what we can do instead of what we can’t. That’s the idea behind Pigs Are Smart. If you’re looking for a simple way to eat healthier, reduce your impact, and align with your values, the answer isn’t about giving up—it’s about adding more. More whole grains, beans, fruits, and veggies. Small, doable shifts—one meal at a time. In this post, we share practical strategies from Meat Me Halfway author Brian Kateman to help you make plant-forward eating feel easy and approachable.

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