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- Conscious eating the Plant Based Way - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest benefits of transitioning from the SAD – Standard American Diet to a intentional plant-based eating protocol is the consciousness that comes with making this type of change. Keep in mind, this is NOT about being on a diet. Plant based eating is about a way of life that ...
Views: 647 - Dealing with Naysayers about Protein, Getting Sick and “You’re crazy!” - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageUnless one is 100% committed, it doesn’t take much to derail from a plant-based eating protocol based on what they perceive as judgment from others. Until you are well-established in this way of eating and living, be aware of what is likely to happen. For example, when someone new to this ...
Views: 732 - Spice Up Your Plant Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s one thing to eat plant-based and another to have lots of variety in the flavors of the foods you enjoy. It may seem like there’s not a lot of variety in the flavor of your meals, yet, with the right ingredients you can really spice things up. Here are just a few choices to spice things ...
Views: 647 - Poop Your Way to Health on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageToday we are going to talk about something most people dare not discuss; POOP! Yep! I said it. Poop. Although something we all do, we either joke about it or don’t discuss it at all. Bad pops are no laughing matter. Actually, they can be a sign of very bad health. Regular bowel ...
Views: 942 - Plant Based Eating is the Secret Sauce of Energy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageHave you ever watched a puppy play? Their energy is nonstop. Or, what about a child out on the playground. They go and go and go. One of the greatest benefits for those who go from the SAD – Standard American Diet – to a 100% WFPB – whole food, plant based – diet is ENERGY. Boundless ...
Views: 642 - Plant Based Eating is Great for Stabilizing Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageAccording to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) about 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 in every 3 American adults. And according to many experts, the numbers are on the rise. Virtually anyone, including children, can develop high blood pressure. ...
Views: 588 - Your Cravings Disappear on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageFood cravings are one of the main reasons people find it hard to start, and stick with, a plant-based eating protocol. Yet, if you can make it through the first few days, most people find the unhealthy cravings disappear to be replaced by healthy cravings. As one member of the Plant Based ...
Views: 873 - What Exactly Is Plant Based Eating? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIn the time I’ve been a WFPB (whole food plant based) eater I’ve heard a cross-section of people give various definitions of what this is. Everything from absolutely no animal or dairy products to a little in moderation to eat as much as you want of animal products as long as you have plants in ...
Views: 594 - Oil or No Oil on a Plant Based Diet? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe greatest challenge for many people on a plant-based diet is evaluating all the misinformation about things that are NOT healthy; like oil. Yet, despite the evidence, many people continue to pour what they assume to be healthy oils on the salads, beans, potatoes and other healthy foods thus ...
Views: 598 - The Truth About Carbs on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“You’re eating too many carbs. You need more protein. You won’t be able to sustain yourself,” come the warnings from the uninformed. Often the warnings come from friends and family who are overweight, unhealthy, dealing with various all-too-common diseases. Those who consume foods that are ...
Views: 676 - How Not to Diet with a Plant Based Protocol - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageFor anyone who is overweight and possibly obese… you didn’t get fat and unhealthy in a week so what makes you expect to lose all your excess weight and feel great in a week? This thought came to me as I was watching one of my favorite plant-based leaders, Dr. Michael Greger, talking about his ...
Views: 853 - Don’t be a victim of your lifestyle choices... go plant based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“I’m diabetic,” my friend informed me after his doctor visit. “What type? 1 or 2?” I inquired. “Type 2. My doctor told me to lose weight and change my diet, but I’m not sure I can do that,” my friend said matter-of-factually. “I feel like I’m drowning in this. “Why?” I wondered aloud. ...
Views: 726 - Stroke Forward Author, Marcia Moran, sees value in Plant-Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageCan food cause strokes? According to many leading authorities the answer is a resounding YES! Are all strokes caused by what we eat? Absolutely not! However, the more you adhere to a plant-based diet, the more you minimize your risk of food induced strokes. According to Parkwood Heights ...
Views: 707 - There’s No Excuse NOT to Eat Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageSome people claim to be committed to a plant-based eating protocol, but unless you’re 100% committed, anything can be used as an excuse to deviate from healthy eating. The holiday season, New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, stress, “just this once” and travel. There’s plenty of other excuses ...
Views: 679 - Now is the Most Important Time to Go Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageNow is the most important time to go plant based. Three Top Reasons -Health -Animals -Environment Health More every day, people are succumbing to illnesses, diseases and ailments that are costing inordinate amounts of money and could have been prevented. These are the very things ...
Views: 752 - Plant Based Eating… Something Lost or Something Gained? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageWhenever we make a big change, human nature is to think about what we give up. To succeed at virtually anything, it’s important to think it terms of what we gain. Take plant-based eating. The first response you will likely get from others when you tell them you are plant based is this; “How ...
Views: 584 - Plant Based Eating Reduces Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageI’ve recently been binge watching a series created and produced by Dolly Parton; Heartstrings. A feel-good series, Heartstrings always leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy. One episode features Kathleen Turner playing Miss Mary Shaw, a woman living in the backwoods in an old cabin who can tell ...
Views: 973 - Podcast Interviews for Experts - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageAs an expert, you are in a great position to reach people with your message by being a featured guest on podcast shows. But it takes more than simply talking about “you” that makes for an outstanding experience for the host and viewers and listeners. Create value by sharing more than “buy my ...
Views: 658 - Podcast interviews: A great way to promote authors and books - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageHere's a fact: Authors need to promote themselves and their books… if they want to sell books. There's actually no way around this; if you want to get your books in the hands of readers you have to be at the helm of your book promotions. Another fact is: the more people who read your book, ...
Views: 682 - The REAL Purpose of Podcast Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageMany experts think it would be great to book lots of podcast interviews in order to make a pitch. My response to doing this is… DON'T! Podcast interviews are not meant for you to pitch your stuff. They are designed for you to create value for the audience. It's really that simple. The more ...
Views: 598 - The Trifecta Power of Virtual Book Tours - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageLong before my first book was published, I had dreams of being a successful author. Fantasies of making a great living from my writing filled my mind. I created a whole story about what it meant to be a successful author. The life I would live, the people I would meet, the opportunities that ...
Views: 704 - The Power of Intuition to Grow Your Business featuring Anna Gatmon - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen Gagef you’ve been in business for any length of time, there’s a strong possibility you’ve experienced the power of trusting your gut when making decisions. On the flip side, you’ve probably had the experience where you had a strong feeling to do something, ignored the feeling and as a result, had ...
Views: 840 - Reduce Inflammation with a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Kathleen GageChange won’t happen without change. Simple truth, but one many people lose sight of. Health issues abound, getting worse by the day. Obesity is on the rise, limiting the day-to-day activities of those who are bound by unhealthy weight. Disease is out of control with more people being ...
Views: 916 - Can a Plant Based Diet Alleviate Food Addictions? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“I couldn’t possibly go plant based. I’m so addicted to sugar and meat it’s impossible to give these things up.” Food addictions are real, as are many other types of addictions. As with most addictions, it takes discipline to get through to the other side of the behavior. When I made the ...
Views: 735 - The Ethics of A Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Kathleen GageSeptember 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six. At this point, I ...
Views: 776 - Why You Will Fail on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“I’m going to quit eating plant based because I haven’t dropped any weight. This stuff doesn’t work,” was a comment posted on a Plant Based Eating Facebook group I’m a member of. I cringe when I see comments like this. Why? Because the person likely went into the plant-based eating protocol ...
Views: 825 - Political Correctness Around Body Shaming is Killing People - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Health, Energy and Optimal Weight on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GagePlant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed ...
Views: 1039 - Making Podcast Interviews Work to the Maximum - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GageDo podcast interviews work? Well, yes and no. Yes, if you have a clear reason for the interviews, you’ve set up your online foundation and you have a way for people to stay in touch. No, if all you do is look for interview opportunities but have no back-end plan. What do I mean by ...
Views: 811 - Plant Based Eating Can Literally Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GageWho do you want to be? Really be? What’s the life you want to create? If you put health into the equation, are you doing all you can to be as healthy as possible? If you didn’t put your health into the mix, how long can you keep doing what you’re doing without hitting a wall? Discover Who ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Health, Energy and Optimal Weight on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GagePlant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed ...
Views: 887 - Plant Based Eating… Diet or Lifestyle? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageSome people view plant based eating as a diet, while many of us view it as a lifestyle choice. For me, it goes beyond losing a few pounds. It’s truly about aligning my behaviors with my love of animals, my desire to be as healthy as possible and contributing to the betterment of the ...
Views: 972 - Our oceans are at risk… Plant Based Eating Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“If we do not take urgent action to restore and protect our ocean we will soon face an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.” This is a direct quote from an article on the World Economic Forum blog. Full article here. ...
Views: 1165 - People WILL mock you for being plant based - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageLittle did I realize when I made the life changing decision to go plant based, at some point I would be mocked by others. “When do you plan to eat meat?” This question was recently posed when I ordered my meal choice at a restaurant. While my three dinner companions ordered steak and ...
Views: 765 - Vegan and Plant Based Are Apples to Oranges (sometimes) - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageSomeone who is not familiar with what it means to be vegan may assume all vegans eat super healthy. This is not always the case. There is plenty of evidence that you can be vegan and still eat foods that are processed, filled with sugar, salt and oil. On the other hand, whole food, ...
Views: 983 - Cooking Without Oil on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageWhen you look behind the curtain of food manufactures, you realize all the lies we’ve been told. One of the biggest is about how healthy oil is for our heart health. Not so fast. In reality, this is yet another example of manufacturers investing millions to convince us about something that is ...
Views: 900 - Plant Based Eating… A fresh start - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe title for this article actually has more than one meaning. First, when you eat plant based, it tends to be very fresh. Secondly, for many people who go plant based, it is a fresh start on their health. In reality, being plant based is being vegan. However, some vegans are not 100% plant ...
Views: 2689 - Authors: Your words have the power to transform, influence and change minds! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen Gage“It seems from all I’m seeing; your major focus is on writing and marketing books. What’s gotten you so excited about this right now?” Brian Basilico, host It’s Not About You, It’s About Bacon Podcast show, asked me during a recent interview. “Now more than ever, we’re at a really critical ...
Views: 1365 - Authors: The Reality of Why You’re Not Selling Books - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageRecently, I read a post on Facebook from an author who complained that they are not selling any books. Yet, when I looked at their activity on Facebook, it's apparent they spend a lot of time playing around and doing things that likely takes a lot of time away from marketing their ...
Views: 1289 - Authors: Why you should NOT learn how to market - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageNot all authors should spend time learning how to market. That may go against conventional wisdom, but it's true. In reality, some authors are not willing to put in the time or effort to do what it takes to market their books. Some get downright nasty towards those of us who are making ...
Views: 1079 - Authors: Should you be selling in bookstores? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageWith the convenience of shopping from one’s couch or office, why would anyone take time to go to a traditional bookstore? Actually, there are many reasons. Readers of all ages love the experience of walking into a physical bookstore, grabbing a cup of coffee to sit down and read a few ...
Views: 1225 - Authors: Is it worth putting time and money into media releases? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageAs an author, you’re likely looking for as much visibility for you and your book(s) as possible. There are countless ways to achieve your outcome. One is with press releases aka media releases. Yet, many authors never consider adding media releases into their marketing mix. If you’re not ...
Views: 1128 - Authors: Is it worth putting time and money into media releases? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageAs an author, you’re likely looking for as much visibility for you and your book(s) as possible. There are countless ways to achieve your outcome. One is with press releases aka media releases. Yet, many authors never consider adding media releases into their marketing mix. If you’re not ...
Views: 1155 - Authors: Book Endorsements Sell Books - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageBook endorsements sell books. Some of the best ways to get endorsements are: • At the beginning and end of your book. • When you do a launch and people opt into your list for a bonus gift, you can add a request or two to the series of AR's (auto-responder messages). • After the fact ...
Views: 1412 - Authors: Are Facebook ads for you? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen Gage“Run ads! “Facebook is the way to go! “Drive traffic to your offer and you will never have to sell a day in your life!” Not so fast! Running Facebook ads isn’t for everyone. Especially if you have no idea what you’re doing. You can lose a small fortune if you don’t understand the ...
Views: 1071 - Authors: How to Effectively Use YouTube to Market Your books AND Position Your Expertise - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen GageI’ve had a YouTube channel for years. Until recently, I didn’t have a focused theme. I was all over the place uploading videos that addressed many topics. Whatever struck my fancy, I would turn on my camera or iPhone and presto! a video was created. Although some of my videos received ...
Views: 1344 - Authors: Endorsements work… here’s how to get powerhouse testimonials for your books - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen Gage3rd party endorsements work. An endorsement is someone else telling others how great your information is. It's easier to convince others of how good your book, info product or presentation is when someone else says so. Sure, you can say, “My stuff is great. Get it,” but there's something ...
Views: 1082 - Authors: Simple ways to generate multiple streams of revenue from nonfiction books - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen GageAs an author, it’s likely you not only want to write, you also want to make money from your writing. If you simply want to write and have no interest in generating revenues, this post is likely not for you. However, if you want to make a living from your writing, read on. The first thing to ...
Views: 1478 - How is it that Maya Angelou and SARK wrote so many books? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Kathleen GageWhat would Maya Angelou do? What would SARK do? They would write. That’s what they do. (Well, that’s what Maya DID) SARK still writes. Is it luck that SARK is a best-selling author & artist, with over 17 titles in print and well over 2 million books sold? Is it luck that Maya ...
Views: 1161 - One of the Best Ways to Create an Incredible Cash Infusion for Your Business By Kathleen Gage - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Kathleen Gage“Business is slow!” “The economy is terrible.” “The political structure is creating a fear of spending.” Which one of these “stories” have you told yourself? Have you noticed that some people are doing great while others continue to tell ...
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