Melinda Benz
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
I'm Here to Support You in Making Plant-Rich Eating More Fun and Fulfilling!
Plant-Rich Eating Can Be Effortless!
Aiming for a Balanced Dietary Routine
Meeting Optimal Nutritional Needs with Plant-Based Foods
I understand how incredibly confusing nutrition can be. But, rest assured, you are not alone in this feeling!
With the abundance of information available, it can be puzzling to know which guidelines are reliable, and more importantly, what’s ideal for your individualized needs.
Making Food Choices More Confidently
Approaching Nutrition in a Practical and Personalized Way
It’s my goal to offer clarity to your questions in a convenient and solution-oriented approach so that you can move forward with a greater sense of confidence and peace of mind.
A diet solely consisting of plant foods doesn’t have to be restrictive, tedious, expensive, or time-consuming. There are countless combinations of plant foods to choose from to create delicious, nutrient-rich meals in mere minutes!
Building Awareness of Eating Habits
Navigating a Vegan Lifestyle Enjoyably and With Ease
One of my greatest joys is inspiring and teaching how a plant-rich vegan lifestyle can be simple and wholesome without compromising the taste of food or your eating experience enjoyment.
Does Any of the Following Sound Like You?
- I am interested in starting a vegan or plant-based lifestyle, but I am not sure where to begin
- I am vegan or vegetarian and would like to ensure I am meeting my nutrient needs
- My healthcare provider suggests adding more plant-based foods to my diet to improve my overall health
January 2026 Video Highlight!
Video Credits & References:
RD BD, RD VMM, PAG CDM. PLANT-POWERED PROTEIN: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages. eBooks2go; 2023
Wasserman D, Mangels R. Simply Vegan: Quick Vegetarian Meals. The Vegetarian Resource Group; 2006.
Plant-based nutrition and recipe resources:
PLANT-POWERED PROTEIN: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages by Brenda Davis, RD, Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Cory Davis, MBA, P.Ag
Simply Vegan: Quick Vegetarian Meals by Debra Wasserman and Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D.
Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families by Reshma Shah, MD, MPH, and Brenda Davis, RD
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero
Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook by Del Sroufe
Music Credit: © Stooey Baby/FineTune Music – stock.adobe.com
Video Background Image: © Life Background – stock.adobe.com
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Thanks to Longmont Public Media for the space and equipment gear!
