Our weekend in Charlotte was a last-minute road trip, but we filled our time with lots of good eats. Since visiting and writing this plant-based adventure, two of the restaurants have closed unfortunately. But there are still some delicious spots that would make the trip worth it.

Growing up in the South, there were some classics that I knew I couldn’t let go of when I changed my diet. Mac and cheese has always been one of my favorite foods. But what do you do when you no longer eat dairy and can’t add 3 kinds of cheese and butter? Making classics without dairy and meat proved to be challenging in the beginning, but with some time and experimenting I’ve been able to make plant-based meals that don’t feel like they are missing anything.

The views in Arizona were absolutely breathtaking and definitely made our meals more memorable! We landed in Phoenix before making a scenic drive to Sedona. We spent a few days enjoying the views and hiking the area before returning to Phoenix.

I’ll be honest. I hate when people tell me there’s a plant-based option on the menu, and it’s just a simple salad. A side salad with a single tomato slice is not a meal, and I don’t want to remove the cheese, bacon, and dressing from the full salad in order to eat it.

After living in the DMV for nearly a decade, I am excited to return each time There are always options between veggie-friendly menus and vegan restaurants. Even better, new restaurants pop all the time.

After living in the DMV for nearly a decade, I am excited to return each time There are always options between veggie-friendly menus and vegan restaurants. Even better, new restaurants pop all the time.

A week in Tampa and Sarasota was just enough time to squeeze in a few restaurants after long work days. There was plenty of variety, and I appreciated that so many places had more than 1 vegan option on their menus. It made it easy to go out with others and enjoy some delicious food.

When I started eating more plant-based foods, I initially followed a restrictive diet. The immediate difference in made in my health motivated me to continue, but it definitely got old fast.

A week in Tampa and Sarasota was just enough time to squeeze in a few restaurants after long work days. There was plenty of variety, and I appreciated that so many places had more than 1 vegan option on their menus. It made it easy to go out with others and enjoy some delicious food.

While there are plenty of meatless options available for purchase, making your own can be satisfying and nutritious. From produce to beans, there are numerous choices to meet your dietary needs.

I’m excited to announce the launch of the Rooted in Balance Get Rooted, Stay Rooted Program. This program is designed to help you transition to plant-based eating on your terms whether it’s going meatless, reducing dairy, or incorporating more produce.

A week in Tampa and Sarasota was just enough time to squeeze in a few restaurants after long work days. There was plenty of variety, and I appreciated that so many places had more than 1 vegan option on their menus. It made it easy to go out with others and enjoy some delicious food.

The Spanish moss hanging from the trees makes Savannah, Georgia one of the most idyllic cities. The last time we visited we only had a couple hours to explore the city and enjoy some food. So I was excited to return for a fall wedding and try a few more restaurants.

Whether you are an early riser or like to sleep in late, the first meal of the day should be nourishing. Without dairy and meat, you may wonder what options you have for making a filling breakfast.

How many evenings have you stared into the refrigerator or pantry and wondered what you were making for dinner? When time is short or I need a simple meal, I turn to a tried and true concept – a greens & grains bowl.

I have always loved numbers and was probably one of the few students who actually enjoyed math class. I took calculus just because and even registered for advanced statistics ... during the summer term. Yeah, give me numbers, and I'm a happy lady.

You're probably wondering where I'm going with this and if I'm going to make you do some math. Rest assured I won't make you recall those formulas or find the square root of anything. However, I do encourage you to get familiar with your numbers.

A work trip to Florida in January … of course I was happy about that assignment. It was the perfect week with unseasonably warm weather for Orlando in the 80s. I spent most of my time inside working and not getting to enjoy the beautiful weather, but I found time to visit a few restaurants in the city. Staying near the airport meant at least a 20 to 30-minute drive to almost every vegan restaurant. That meant I had to squeeze in as many dishes as possible at each restaurant

When I got the news that I was headed to Anchorage, AK for work, I immediately searched for restaurants. I quickly discovered that my options would be limited, so it was a must that I stayed at a hotel with kitchen. I mostly cooked during my 3-month stay, but I did find some plant-based meals after all.

My list of restaurants to visit was ridiculous – 20 places in 3 days!! I knew I could never make it to all of them, but I had so much fun trying. I found everything I wanted and things I didn’t know I needed on this quick getaway.

The West Coast is a haven for vegans because there are a plethora of vegan options everywhere. I was so excited for my first trip to the Pacific Northwest since Seattle and Portland are filled with restaurants catering to vegan diets.