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Very Plant-Based Living

Tips and Advice for Easy Plant-Based Living

It can be challenging to eat a plant-based diet in a meat-centric world. Whether you need oil-free cooking tips or advice on how to handle dealing with family who's not on board with your choices, we're here to help.

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Hi! I'm Abi, certified in plant-based nutrition, mom of two hungry boys, caregiver, plant-based food blogger and cooking instructor from Houston, Texas. I help busy women create simple & healthy vegan meals in under 30 minutes so they spend less time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Join me as we make quick & easy vegan comfort food you and your family will love (no matter how they eat).

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Badge showing that Abi Cowell has graduated from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program at eCornell.

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