#RealHealthProfessionals don’t tell you to "just #eatrealfood." That's empty and vague wellness influencer language, not language that supports science-based, actionable advice.

It’s easy to feel helpless about everything right now. But it’s also easy to bring a little kindness into the world by helping neighborhood animals. We have lots of snow in western Mass, so I’m filling the birdfeeders, and putting out a heated water bowl for whoever needs it.

I wrote about why RFK Jr’s new #dietaryguidelines are so flawed. It’s because they’re the product of ideology, bias, incompetence and hostility toward the concept of health equity.

I wrote about why veganism is still an impactful choice as we head into 2026. It reduces animal suffering while challenging the dominant narrative around our relationship to animals. It opens the door to deeper conversations about why our food choices matter.

What we serve for Thanksgiving dinner is a part of our legacy -- a way for future generations to remember us. What could be better than a legacy of compassion? (The rescued turkeys in this photo are enjoying a cuddle from a volunteer at @woodstocksanctuary.bsky.social )

Creating a vegan Thanksgiving is so easy. Here are my tips for a meal that embraces tradition while creating a new kind of legacy -- one of kindness, compassion, and respect.

Horseshoe crabs were doing just fine for ~400 million yrs until we humans came along. Threats to these animals from the fishing industry also threaten birds and the ecology of the ocean. The story of the horseshoe crab is a humbling reminder of the far-reaching impact of our choices.

A few things you can do to protect your brain. 🍓Eat berries, beans, greens, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. 🍔Ditch red meat, cheese, and pastries. 🫶Choose kindness and compassion. It's true: plant foods are good for cognitive function. Compassion is linked to improved brain plasticity

A tireless advocate for animals and the planet -- Jane Goodall's life was a gift to us all.

Long before vegan baking was popular, home cooks figured out egg-free cakes out of necessity. Crazy Cake is one of those genius recipes—rich, fudgy, and totally cruelty-free. 🌱🍫 Recipe here in the attached article. #VeganBaking #FoodHistory #AnimalLiberation

Plant-based meat alternatives are labelled as "ultra-processed." That doesn't mean they are bad for you. The research on these foods is reassuring. I wrote about it here.

Eleven Madison Park is adding meat back to their currently #vegan menu in order to be more "inclusive." Their rationale doesn't make sense to me. And I think it represents a narrow view of what it means to be welcoming. I wrote about it here:

Small changes add up to produce real impact. Shifting towards a vegan lifestyle just means looking for better options whenever you can.

When we try to control other creatures for our own purposes, we always do harm. Breeding monarchs for schools, weddings, and “conservation” can spread disease and kill more butterflies than it saves. #PlantNative #Milkweed #butterflies #PollinatorGarden #MonarchButterflies

another hot week... you know the drill: - fill your bird baths - ensure pets have a cooled space and access to water - leave water out in any areas wildlife may be present (don't forget to place a rock or stick in the bowl so smaller creatures don't drown) pls&ty

The next best thing to a vegan restaurant is a restaurant that takes the trouble to offer vegans more than a hummus wrap. This is the Misquamicut Sandwich Company in Westerly, Rhode Island. If you’re in the area, they deserve your business! (I had the Tempeh Lettuce & Tomato and it was excellent.)

Switching one sugar for another isn’t a win for public health. It’s a distraction from this admin's failure around policies that actually help people access healthy food. Say no to fear-based nutrition and focus instead on what really matters -- which is eating more plants, less animal food.

Yes, plant-based meats fit in a healthy diet! In our paper in Frontiers in Nutrition we concluded that these foods “have health and environmental advantages over comparable animal-derived foods. For most individuals a daily serving of a PBMA fits well within the context of an overall healthy diet.”

Do you need a vitamin B12 supplement? The answer is yes if you are eating any type of plant-based diet or are over the age of 50. And no, it doesn't mean a vegan diet is “unnatural.” Taking a B12 supplement allows you to choose a diet that supports health and aligns with your values.

If your garden needs water, so do your wild neighbors. Put out bowls of water for the four-legged animals, birdbaths for the feathered ones, and pebble-filled bowls for the pollinators during the dry days of summer.

I’m off to picnic at Tanglewood (outdoor music venue) and to see Graham Nash and Emmylou Harris. I made pasta with plant-based chicken & pesto. Bought broccoli salad (made with Vegenaise), chips & guac, chocolate cake, strawberries, whipped coconut topping. And wine. Easy, breezy vegan dinner.

We need to advocate for animals w/ integrity. That means not over-hyping the health impact of a vegan diet. Here is what I can promise about veganism: It's more sustainable, reduces contributions to animal cruelty, and ends discomfort around choices that conflict with a commitment to compassion.

Animals enrich our lives in so many ways and they make us better people, too. I wrote about how our choices can reflect a deeper sense of respect and fairness towards them.

Remembering my beloved Tater Tot on this #caturday. Here he is in the catio just about a year ago, watching over the native plants.

Lobster rolls are everywhere in New England. But the truth is that boiling lobsters alive is a form of cruelty we’ve normalized. Here are my thoughts on tradition, sentience, & why we need to give all creatures the benefit of the doubt. #ConsiderTheLobster #LobsterRoll #NewEngland #Vegan #Seafood

I have beautiful basil from the garden which means amazing vegan pesto for the freezer. So easy and healthy. (Recipe is flexible. For 2 cups packed basil I use about 3 tbsp nooch, ½ cup pine nuts or walnuts, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp miso, ¼ cup olive oil.)

Just days after the devastating floods in Texas, the Trump admin is hiring climate science deniers. No wonder so many of us suffer from climate-anxiety. But the best antidote is action. For me, it’s: • Peaceful protests • Emails to lawmakers • Plant-based cooking • Planting trees

A single food choice may seem too small to matter. But small shifts—oat milk over cow’s milk or beans over beef—can shift mindsets and challenge speciesism. Compassionate choices aren’t just personal; they’re political. 🌱✊ #Vegan #Speciesism #FoodPolitics

It’s so, so hot and I’m changing my hummingbird feeder daily. As soon as the Agastache, Lobelia, and Monarda bloom (any day now!) I’m going to dispense with the feeders altogether. Native plants are better and safer. #nativeplants for #wildlife

One of the most important studies of the 1990s gave us the DASH diet. But if Trump had been president, it likely wouldn’t have been funded. It would've been flagged for “DEI language." We wouldn’t have this powerful guidance for lowering blood pressure. Which you may need more than ever these days.

Baby animals are cute. But events that put them on display send the wrong message. Especially when those animals will eventually be sent to slaughter. Farm animal sanctuaries are a better choice. They rescue animals and help families connect with them as sentient beings, not commodities.

As the US government via #MAHA fuels misinformation and embraces pseudoscience, it’s more important than ever to identify reliable nutrition info. Scientific integrity matters especially in our advocacy for veganism and animals. These are my recommendations for #vegan nutrition.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a threat to wildlife & the marine food web. It measures more than 1/2 million square miles and is filled with plastic debris from the fishing industry. I wrote about it on my substack this week. And also about how to get omega-3 fats without fish.

Move over “jumbo shrimp,” the meat industry has an even more ridiculous oxymoron: “humane slaughter.” @nickkristof.bsky.social

🧠 Tips on Going Vegan: Mindset Edition 🧠 Find dependable resources that resonate with you so you can keep learning more about veganism 🥗 I can't recommend @theveganrd.bsky.social enough! Her teachings on vegan nutrition are in-depth, engaging, and accessible 🫑 #goingvegan

Cory Booker's speech was super-impressive! And, I'm not surprised that he happens to be vegan. Ranting about injustices while being physically uncomfortable is literally a vegan superpower. Cory Booker took that superpower to the next level. And the level after that.

A lot of soybeans are grown on land that used to be rain forest which is awful for the planet. And while it might not seem to make sense, the solution is to eat more tofu and other soy foods (or any other plant foods).

I wrote on Resistance Kitchen this week about Louisa May Alcott’s family’s failed attempt to build a vegan utopian community in 1843, why I eat Girl Scout Cookies, why I like vegan convenience foods, and why some “ideal” choices require a certain amount of privilege.

Happy St. Gertrude's Day! Gertrude is the saint of all that I love most in the world -- cats and gardens. Why does that other saint get all the attention? #StGertrudesDay

New research supports the safety and healthfulness of seed oils. When you choose them over animal fats, you are protecting your health, protecting the planet, and taking a stance for science over conspiracy. open.substack.com/pub/theresis...

I love vegan cookies, and I love supporting the Girl Scouts.

No matter how overwhelming things seem right now, we still have to eat. And it’s good to know that food choices can count as small quiet acts of resistance. Please subscribe to my substack Resistance Kitchen.

Referring to plant-based meats and cheeses as “fake” or suggesting that their ingredient list is scary is bad science and bad vegan advocacy. I'm making a plea to both vegan activists and plant-based companies to use more respectful language about these foods.

Don't give up - do something. A great list for civic minded Americans, from @protectdemocracy.org open.substack.com/pub/protectd...

The linoleic acid in seed oils lowers cholesterol and is linked to lower risk for chronic disease. And no, it doesn't cause inflammation. We need to push back against misinformation about harmless plant-based choices. Your healthy vegan diet can include seed oils. www.theveganrd.com/2025/01/seed...

Please help the Pasadena Humane Society with a donation if you can. They are going into burn areas of Los Angeles to rescue injured animals -- strays, pets left behind, wildlife. So many animal victims of the fires are going to need help. give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134#...

This is a friendly reminder that the size and health of your body have nothing to do with your worth as a person. And they have nothing to do with your commitment to veganism, which is an ethic of justice, not a diet. #HappyNewYear

Our sweet boy Tater Tot spent way too many winters living outdoors by himself. He's still cautious around humans but he loves having a warm place to sleep and seems to enjoy Christmas. #HappyHolidays to everyone who rescues animals. #cats #ChristmasCat

An article in the NY Times suggests we should learn to love factory farms for their efficiency but that we should ensure animals aren’t “mistreated.” It’s pie in the sky. The efficiency of industrial farming depends on poor treatment of animals, especially pigs and birds.