Taiwan’s new climate bill, the Climate Change Response Act, includes sweeping legislation aimed at achieving the country’s 2050 net-zero target. Chief among its requirements: promoting a low-carbon, plant-based diet.
The new bill, which passed the legislature earlier this month, aims to establish a carbon-free system for the country’s largest emitters.
Climate Change Response Act
The Climate Change Response Act enforcement, set to begin early next year, will be led by the Executive Yuan’s National Council for Sustainable Development, which is charged with coordinating with the central government and stakeholders to develop action plans including collecting carbon fees on both direct and indirect emissions and a tax on imports of carbon-intensive products.
The carbon fee system will see monies go to a Greenhouse Gas Management Fund used to subsidize corporate investments in carbon-reducing tech. It will also support costs connected to local government climate policy enforcement.
The bill also requires the promotion of low-carbon diets. Two Articles, 8 and 42, address the imperative of promoting a plant-based diet — a big shift for Taiwan’s meat-heavy culture.
Taiwan’s new Climate Act mandates the support of plant-based diet by government entities | Photo by Vernon Raineil Cenzon via Unsplash
Article 8 says the Council of Agriculture must promote low-carbon diets including plant-based food, locally produced food, and food waste reduction efforts. Article 42 expands to all levels of government, requiring them to promote low-carbon diets as a means of fighting climate change. It also requires governments to support civil society organization events relevant to low-carbon diets.
The measure has earned praise for addressing food’s role in climate change mitigation — the agriculture sector produces about 33 percent of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. But others are calling for the Climate Act to be more aggressive about animal meat. The United Nations’ IPCC has repeatedly urged world leaders to look at shifting government recommendations toward more sustainable plant-based diets.
“As the world comes to grips with the importance of food systems in addressing climate change, we are delighted to see an emphasis on low-carbon diets in Taiwan’s climate legislation” said Wu Hung, chief executive of EAST, the Environment and Animal Society of Taiwan.
“In light of this development we call on the Executive Yuan to re-visit its 2050 Net Zero Emissions Pathway and Strategy and take steps to address excessive meat consumption,” he added.
Edinburgh signs the Plant-Based Treaty
Taiwan’s Climate Act came just days before Edinburgh, Scotland, announced it had signed on to the Plant-Based Treaty, becoming the first European capital to join the initiative. The proposed treaty has been signed by more than 20 municipalities, including 15 in India, Haywards Heath in the U.K., as well as Los Angeles, California.
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“Green councillors very much welcome the decision by Edinburgh council to endorse the Plant Based Treaty as we proposed,” said Green Councillor Steve Burgess, who first introduced the Plant Based Treaty to a Full Council Meeting in March 2022. “Edinburgh council’s leader will now be writing to the First Minister of Scotland to encourage the Scottish Government to also express support for a Plant Based Treaty to be negotiated at a global level.”
The Treaty is aimed at reducing food-related emissions generated by the animal agriculture sector including deforestation.
An impact assessment report released by Edinburgh found that diets high in plant protein and low in meat and dairy “make for lower greenhouse gas emissions, and that consequently, shifting consumption towards plant-based diets has a major mitigation potential,” reads the report. “Overall, the science is clear, meat and dairy consumption must reduce to achieve climate targets.”
What’s the healthiest diet for humans? And the healthiest diet for the planet? New research says they’re one and the same: a plant-based diet.
The Mediterranean Diet continues to top the best diet list put out by U.S. News and World Report every year for its focus on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and moderate consumption of dairy and fish. But according to a new review published in the journal Future Foods, leave off animal products if you want the best diet for your health and the planet.
The findings
“Increasingly we’re seeing how plant-based products are able to shift demand away from animal products by appealing to three essential elements consumers want: taste, price, and convenience,” study author Christopher Bryant, a psychologist at the University of Bath, said in a statement.
“This review demonstrates overwhelming evidence that, as well as being far more sustainable compared to animal products in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and land use, plant-based animal product alternatives also have a wide range of health benefits,” he said.
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The research team looked at more than 40 studies focused on both the environmental and human health impacts of plant-forward diets. According to their findings, the plant-based diets generally have better nutritional profilesthan animal products, are linked to improved overall health, increased muscle mass, and healthy weight loss.
Plant-based diets rich in nutrient-dense foods such as fungi, microalgae, and spirulina, amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamins B and E can be higher and support a healthier diet.
“There are increasingly strong reasons to move away from industrial animal agriculture for the good of the environment, animals, our personal health, and public health,” the researchers wrote. “Plant-based animal product alternatives (PB-APAs) represent a highly feasible way to reduce animal product consumption, since they address the core consumer decision drivers of taste, price, and convenience.”
Environmental impact
The researchers also confirmed claims made by a number of manufacturers of plant-based alternatives to conventional animal products—that they have a lower environmental footprint. They also require less water and land and can play a critical role in the fight against global warming. The recent IPCC Sixth Assessment report called for urgent reductions in greenhouse gases, namely methane. Animal agriculture is a leading producer of methane, which traps more heat than carbon dioxide.
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When compared to conventional beef burgers, one of the studies found plant-based burgers produced 98 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Another research paper examined found replacing just five percent of German beef consumption with pea protein could reduce CO2 emissions by up to eight million tons a year.
The findings come as research in the Netherlands found vegan meat was priced lower than conventional meat.
While the researchers say the industry has made “incredible advances” in plant-based protein options, they note there’s still room to improve the category, “there is still huge potential to improve their taste, texture, and how they cook,” Bryant said.
“There’s also enormous potential to innovate with ingredients and processes to improve their nutritional properties—for example by boosting vitamin content.”
How should the global agricultural system change in order to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis?
A group of young activists believe the answer is a global shift towards plant-based diets, and they are not afraid to make their voices heard. The campaigners disrupted a meeting at the UN climate talks in Bonn, Germany, on Friday to call for a Plant Based Treaty.
“This is a do or die decade, particularly when it comes to the methane crisis,” Plant Based Treaty campaigner Yael Hanna said in a press release emailed to EcoWatch. “We need an immediate and rapid shift away from animal-based foods to plant-based foods in response to the climate emergency. The science presented by the IPCC is irrefutable, a vegan diet is the optimal diet for the planet and we need to negotiate a Plant Based Treaty now.”
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While veganism has become one of the hottest trends recently, there are still loads of myths about the meat and dairy-free diet. Now, Dr. Alberto García Guerrero, a cardiologist and expert in plant-based nutrition, has dispelled some of these myths and set the record straight.
Asked by Barcelona’s leading plant-based meat brand Heura to debunk the most common misconceptions about veganism, Guerrero of the Health Service of the Principality of Asturias (SESPA) outlined 10 main myths, why they’re wrong, and the medical and scientific evidence behind them.
1. Plant-based diets does not equal a low-protein diet
“Proteins of vegetable origin (legumes, whole grains, nuts) are accompanied by phytonutrients and other trace elements that are associated with a greater quantity and quality of life in the long term. In a strict normocaloric vegetarian diet, there will be enough protein to meet the requirements of any population or stage of life: children, adults, pregnant women, the elderly and even professional athletes.”
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2. Plant-based diets are not deficient in Vitamin B12
“It has been shown that those patients who follow a plant-based diet with adequate vitamin B12 supplementation have more adequate levels of vitamin B12 than those who follow an omnivorous diet.”
3. Yes, you can still get Vitamin D on a plant-based diet
“Vitamin D is a vitamin that is synthesised in the skin through sun exposure. Nowadays, it is frequently avoided due to its adverse effects on the skin, so physicians generally advise taking an oral supplement in times of low sun exposure regardless of diet. In the sunny months, slight sun exposure is enough to reach adequate levels of vitamin D.”
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4. Same goes for omega-3 fatty acids
“According to the National Academy of Medicine, the only essential molecule of omega 3 is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Our body is capable of synthesizing the rest of omega 3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from ALA. We can find abundant amounts of ALA in plant-based products such as flax seeds or walnuts.”
5. Iron deficiencies are not caused by plant-based diets
“Iron deficiency, known as anemia is common throughout the world, but it has never been shown that people who follow a plant-based diet have a higher prevalence of iron deficiency than people with omnivorous diets. In addition, a person who bases their diet on products of plant origin usually consumes twice as much iron as they need.”
“Women generally need 18mg/day of iron while men need about 12-15mg: a large roast potato contains approximately as much iron as 90 grams of chicken meat. Three cups of spinach contains about 18 mg of iron, which is more than a 240 gram steak, and a single cup of cooked soybeans contains between 8 and 9 mg of iron.”
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6. There are many plant-based sources of calcium
“Green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and nuts are the main sources of calcium in a plant-based diet. A serving of whole cow’s milk contains approximately 125mg of calcium, while serving of almond milk contains about 200mg. A serving of spinach contains around 145mg of calcium.”
7. Plant-based diets are suitable for athletes & can even enhance performance
“In the latest consensus statement, the American Dietetic Association states that strict vegetarian eating is healthy and nutritionally adequate for elite athletes. Furthermore, emerging scientific evidence shows clear advantages in blood flow, cardiac morphology and function.”
8. Plant-based diets don’t lead to virility issues
“Regarding levels of testosterone, no differences have been observed between people with plant-based diets and omnivores. Emerging evidence suggests that a higher consumption of whole plant foods could be associated with a lower prevalence of impotence problems.”
9. It’s not true that plant-based diets are expensive
10. Plant-based diets don’t cause intestinal diseases
“A 100% vegetable diet is currently used as a treatment for inflammatory intestinal diseases. The intestine is healthier the greater variety of plants we consume. Both the soluble and insoluble fibre present in plant foods show a crucial role in the proper functioning of our intestinal microbiota.”
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November 1st marks World Vegan Day and the start of World Vegan Month, where all of us join in to celebrate all things plant-based and the wonderful benefits of a vegan lifestyle, from saving the planet to being kind to animals and your own health. Whether you’re a long-time herbivore or a budding flexitarian, here are some ideas to inspire you to celebrate this month of the vegan!
1) Host A Vegan Lunch At Work & School
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Gather your friends at school and university or at work for a lunch made entirely from plants! There are now plenty of places that cater to vegan requests, or visit a plant-based restaurant. You can even host a “potluck” style buffet lunch where every person brings a vegan dish for all to share!
2) Gather Your Friends For A Vegan Dinner Party
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It’s always a great time to plan a party – and what better excuse do you need than World Vegan Month? Set up a group chat and make some phone calls to pin down a weekend where all your best friends can come together for an all vegan party! From vegan canapés to mini plant-based burgers and pizzas, the options for a vegan dinner party are endless. Or you could search online for a vegan party event that someone else is already hosting (the second Vegan Block Party is coming up, everyone)!
3) Take Part In A Vegan Outreach Activity
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Perhaps you’re already a dedicated vegan for many years. For something special this year to celebrate this years’ vegan month, try participating in an outreach activity to convince and encourage more people to go plant-based. You could either share your own experience or educate others about all the great reasons for going vegan. If there aren’t existing events around, why not start your own?
4) Share Your Vegan Recipes On Social Media
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Some of us are natural cooks, others…not so much. If you happen to be a part of the talented camp, you could share some of your favourite plant-based recipes with the rest of us by posting them on Facebook or Instagram. Even seasoned chefs could get some inspiration from your creative plant filled dishes! We have some of our favourites here.
5) Challenge Your Friends To A Vegan Month
World Vegan Month is no doubt the best time to challenge your friends or family members who haven’t quite opened up to a long-time commitment for a month of eating only plants! As the expert, you can help guide them on what to cook, where to buy what and which vegan staples are your favourite. If you’re also a newbie, then take this opportunity to encourage and help each other during the challenge.
6) Support A Vegan Business
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There are lots of dedicated vegan companies out there selling a range of items from plant-based food to vegan fashion accessories and beauty products. This month, dare yourself to only buy from companies that have vegan-friendly and cruelty-free offerings!
7) Volunteer At An Animal Rescue Or Shelter
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Yes, you will be saving animals by ditching meat and animal derived products. But you can enlarge your positive impact by visiting an animal rescue organisation and perhaps lend them a hand. From helping to clean horse stables or walking abandoned dogs, helping animals goes hand in hand with the vegan mission.
8) Watch A Vegan Documentary
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Netflix and chill…vegan style, anyone? There are lots of new documentaries showcasing the wonders of adopting a plant-based diet and lifestyle, from the health advantages to the ethical reasons and the smaller environmental footprint you’ll leave behind. November is the perfect month to learn a few new facts related to veganism.
9) Indulge In A Glass Of Vegan Wine
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Did you know that not all wines are vegan? The most commonly used fining agents during the wine production process are casein derived from milk protein, albumin from egg whites, gelatin from animal protein or insinglass, a fish bladder protein. Thankfully, there are some vegan-friendly wines out there that use plant-based fining agents such as limestone, silica gel, kaolin clay – just check your local health food store and some restaurants have them in stock! Get some vegan cheese too
10) Plan A Vegan Trip Abroad
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August will be my 13-year “veg-versary.” It’s been an interesting journey. I first dipped my toes in the veg-curious waters as a teenager who thought going vegan would be a great way to lose weight—because we all hear vegans are thinner, right?
(We won’t go into what a silly reason that was, since I wasn’t overweight…)
That lasted about two weeks before I decided it was too hard and defaulted to a rather clueless form of vegetarianism. I had no idea what vegetarians really ate or how they replaced meat in a way that tasted good.
Thus began a stretch of back-and-forth vegetarian/flexitarian eating that lasted until 2008. During that time, I invested in cookbooks, experimented with vegetarian meat replacements and sometimes defaulted to meat at restaurants because it was hard to find a good vegetarian option.
And cheese. I ate lots and lots of cheese.
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I finally gave up meat that summer after deciding I really didn’t like the taste or texture anymore. I said goodbye to eggs and dairy the next year, much to the joy of my digestive system, which had been yelling at me that I was lactose intolerant for over a decade. (I was just too stubborn to listen, even after getting sick from all that cheese!)
So there I was, someone who’d grown eating steak, lasagna, pizza, ice cream cones and barbecued chicken, looking at a future with no meat and no dairy. My quasi-vegetarian stint taught me enough that I didn’t feel intimidated by the change—but I still didn’t fully understand what eating only plants would look like.
I also didn’t know much about the true benefits of plant-based diets (or all the crazy things going on in our food system that make animal products such as health and environmental hazards).
But I learned pretty quickly. And I was so fascinated that I kept right on learning, earning a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and a Nutrition Consultant certificate from Bauman College. When I saw Forks Over Knives, I cut out processed foods and made the leap from plant-based to whole food plant-based.
I was officially all in.
Were there bumps along the way? Sure. Is my diet “perfect” all the time? Of course not. As I said, it was a journey—and it still is. Nobody wakes up one morning and craves leafy greens and quinoa after years of chowing down on Oreos cereal and dipping potato chips in sour cream; you have to take things one step at a time.
I have learned a lot, though, and I’m sharing a snapshot of it here in the hopes that it can answer some of your questions and concerns about getting started on your own plant-based journey—and help you navigate the ups and downs along the way.
So here goes: 13 things I’ve learned from being plant-based for 13 years.
Disclaimer: Although I’m a qualified health coach, nothing in this post is meant to be health advice. I’m simply sharing my experience with living a plant-based lifestyle.
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1) You can eat way more variety than you first expect
When you hear the word “diet,” you usually think about what you have to give up. And sure, going plant-based means not eating meat, dairy, fish or eggs. It might sound like everything on your plate disappears, but in reality, a huge vista of possibilities opens up in front of you.
Suddenly, there’s room on that plate for a rainbow of vegetables. Fruits of all kinds replace processed sugary snacks. Beans and whole grains become a blank canvas for exotic spice combinations. Even making pizza turns into an adventure with options ranging from buffalo chickpeas to roasted veggies to cashew-based “mozzarella.”
It’s nearly impossible to get bored with what you eat. And if you do find yourself in a rut, there are plenty of ways to mix things up.
2) It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn to cook new foods
As a kid, I remember eating pretty much the same things all the time. My family had pasta night, pizza night, steak night and special meals for holidays (all of which included meat and/or cheese). It was easy, it was familiar and it became a routine that lasted for years.
On switching to a plant-based diet, I had to figure out how to replace or adjust all those dishes. Fortunately, my mom taught me to cook starting when I was tall enough to reach the counter, so I had the skill set to draw on as I happily bumbled my way through the pages of vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, learning what worked and what didn’t.
By following this process, you can start going on culinary “world travels” from the comfort of your kitchen as you discover an amazing array of ethnic cuisines you may never have tried before.
3) At least some of your friends and family will think you’re weird
Or extreme. Or that you eat only salad, can’t have pasta, have to avoid chocolate and will never, ever be able to eat at restaurants again.
Even if you explain this isn’t true, a few of them will probably still think eating plant-based is bizarre or unnatural. Fortunately, I’ve found this to be less of an issue as the benefits of plant-based eating get more mainstream attention.
My advice? Don’t worry about being “weird.” Just keep enjoying the journey.
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4) Most people say they could never make the switch…
Usually because they love cheese. Which I can understand. Cheese is addictive.
But it’s funny how people will put those barriers in front of themselves as if to justify why they can’t make any changes to their diets. As if blaming the cheese gets them off the hook for not at least trying some beans, grains or greens?
It can be frustrating to run into this when you first make the switch and start experiencing the benefits of plant-based eating for yourself. Resist the urge to preach! Instead, let the food speak for itself.
5) …but they love the food when you share it
Here’s where the disconnect can be kind of funny: Every single time I bring a plant-based dish to a gathering or manage to convince my church to go plant-based for just one potluck, people love it.
Sometimes they’re wary at first, but the inevitable reaction once the food is in their mouths is a positive one. I get asked for recipes, too.
You can talk all day about why you’ve decided to go plant-based, but what’s really going to make an impression is when you show people just how enjoyable the food is—so be generous and share!
6) Some people will feel like you’re judging them
This is the flip side of point #5. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, there are some people who see your dietary choices as a direct attack on them. Reactions can range from hostility to a sort of passive-aggressive “I’ll show you!” effect where they eat more animal products as a puzzling form of retaliation for words you never said.
I still can’t make sense of this attitude. The most I can say on this point is it’s best to disengage from the plant-based conversation with these people unless they start showing genuine interest.
7) Being “that vegan” is a waste of time (and it’s not very nice, either)
On the other hand, I can completely understand why people push back when confronted with aggressive vegan messaging.
I was that vegan for a while.
You know the type. The one who looks at everyone else’s plate with dismay and/or contempt and points out the horrors of factory farming during meals.
Better alternative: Share good plant-based food, and answer questions when people ask—but not while they’re eating. You can always follow up later.
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8) Not everyone (not even doctors) will believe the diet has anything to do with your health
I had some pretty bizarre health issues before I went plant-based. Digestive disruptions, skin problems, asthma-like symptoms and joint and muscle pain that was occasionally so bad I walked with a cane. In my early 20s.
Just about all of it disappeared when I went plant-based. I also get sick much less often now than I used to. In fact, I usually don’t come down with anything unless I’m short on sleep.
Some do. But others are still convinced I’m missing something because of the way I eat or are highly suspicious of my explanation as to why I’m healthy the majority of the time. (I’m waiting for the day when preventative medicine finally catches on!)
That being said, don’t stop going to the doctor when you go plant-based. Just like with any diet, it’s possible to get things out of balance or experience nutrient deficiencies. And it’s not a guarantee you’ll never get sick.
Stick with your regular checkups. Good reports can be opportunities to highlight your diet’s positive effects.
9) You will get asked a bunch of nutrition questions
Suddenly, when you go plant-based, everyone expects you to be a wealth of nutrition information. And an expert in how to cook or prepare every plant food ever.
I don’t recommend giving snarky answers. Some people generally don’t know you can get protein from plants or that hyper-processed foods are bad for them. Consider these questions teachable moments, and be open with what you’ve learned.
And if you don’t know the answer, don’t be afraid to say so. I’ve been at this for more than a dozen years, and I’m still discovering new things!
10) There’s a lot of confusion over what “plant-based” actually means…
All the crazy diet “information” on the internet has completely scrambled people’s perceptions of healthy eating, and plant-based diets are no exception. I’ve been asked if I can or do eat bread, pasta, chocolate, eggs, fish, chicken…and probably a few other things I’m forgetting.
Sometimes I wish I could just hand people an FAQ card so I can stop repeating myself: all plants, no animals.
(No, not even chicken.)
As with point #9, be patient when people ask these questions, and be careful not to add to the confusion yourself.
11) …probably because even the plant-based community can’t agree
After spending more than a decade years traversing the plant-based spectrum, I’ve seen all kinds of dietary tribalism. From the ethical vegans to the salt-, oil- and sugar-free whole-food plant-based crowd to the proponents of high raw, everyone has a different opinion on the definition of plant-based.
This goes a long way toward explaining why #9 happens. (And Instagram influencers and YouTubers tend to make it worse.)
Don’t let it all overwhelm you. Focus on eating whole plant foods the majority of the time, and ignore the fads and hype.
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12) The plant-based lifestyle is a process
I always tell people who are curious about how I eat that I didn’t just wake up one morning craving salad.
In fact, my early forays into vegetarianism and veganism included a lot of convenience foods, and there was a period of time when I pretty much subsisted on giant quesadillas.
My family rarely cooked beans or whole grains when I was growing up, and vegetables were usually a somewhat limp side dish smothered in butter or ranch dressing.
In short, I had to do a lot of experimenting. And that’s still going on as I try recipes from unfamiliar cuisines and discover varieties of plant foods I’ve never eaten before.
And yes, now I actually do crave salad. All that trial and error has changed my tastes!
The shift can take a little while, but it’s worth the wait. You’ll feel amazing the day you first taste the true sweetness of fruit or realize celery has salty overtones. (It really does.)
13) Even TSA will want your food!
This is one of my favorite plant-based food stories to share:
I was going through TSA screening at the airport on my way to Vegetarian Summerfest (now called Vegan Summerfest) one year. I didn’t usually have any problems, but this time they had to check my bag.
Why? Because I’d packed my usual lunch salad to eat on the plane, and the round glass container it was in showed up as a big, mysterious blank spot on the scanner.
The TSA officer took it out, inspected it, and declared…
“This looks good!”
I was in the clear—and I got to keep my salad. Although I don’t think I would have blamed him if he decided to “confiscate” it for himself!
Of course, I’ve learned more than this over the years of being plant-based—including plenty of kitchen hacks and nutrition insights—and I’m sure the discoveries will continue as I keep going on the journey.
As Chief Nerd at The Modern Health Nerd, Theresa “Sam” Houghton is using customer-oriented strategies to help health-oriented CPG brands discover their audiences and create content that resonates. Sam is a graduate of both the Bauman College Nutrition Consultant program and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program and uses this expertise to bring a unique perspective to content marketing.Connect with her via LinkedIn.
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