I have combined my background as a journalist with my experience as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Plant-Based Chef to focus on writing educational articles, blogs, recipes, video scripts and more. See some recent examples of my work for other organizations below (and click on the link in the menu to see the Plant-Based R.H.N. Blog):
UBC: Lessons in Creating a Plant-Forward Campus
(Vancouver Humane Society) The time is right for institutions to take a culinary plunge into the plant-based world, following the lead of trailblazers like David Speight...
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Plant-based milks: weighing your options
(VHS) The popularity of plant-based milks is on the rise. According to the Government of Canada, retail sales of milk alternative beverages were valued at US$336.9 million...
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First steps to tofu mastery
(Vancouver Humane Society) Tofu was invented more than 2,000 years ago and has been eaten in many Asian cuisines for centuries! As this ingredient has become more popular around the world, chefs and cooks everywhere...
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Plant-Based Eating in the Classroom
(VHS) It is said that we tend to be as healthy as those we spend the most time with. This is one reason why encouraging the consumption—and enjoyment—of nutritious plant-based foods in the classroom can...
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Partnerships Bring Hope for Natural Spaces in the Comox Valley
(First Credit Union) How do environmental policies in the Comox Valley affect the people who live there? Where are the mature forests...
Sharing the Love with a Vegan Diet
(Vegan Lifestyle Magazine) February is a great month to celebrate love, and it's a great month to celebrate veganism...
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Trickling Down: Building empathy through better communication
(First Credit Union) Conflict is part of life. Learning how to deal with it effectively is a skill that builds resilience in young people...
The Gut of the Matter
(Vegan Lifestyle Magazine) I am fascinated by the gut. And the more I learn, the more I am fascinated. This is a topic choc-a-bloc full of interesting tidbits...
Cooking Tips for Easy Vegan Eating
(Vegan Lifestyle Magazine) One of the biggest complaints I get from people who are newly transitioning...
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Making a Difference with Community Impact Day
(FCU) On a special day once a year First Credit Union (FCU) branches across Vancouver Island, Bowen Island, Hornby Island...
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Why Vegan?
I became vegetarian, then vegan, almost 30 years ago! It was a decision made from the heart when I learned about factory farming and the suffering of animals we "raise" for food, and it was the best decision I ever made. That didn't mean it was easy - I had to figure out to do it properly, how to avoid the junk food and thrive on a healthy vegan diet. But I stuck to it, and I did figure it out, with a lot of help from others along the way.
We don't yet live in a vegan world, and there are social and logistical challenges at many crossroads. But the impact a vegan lifestyle has on animals, our planet and our own health, is worth every single struggle. Check this out:
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My name is Emma Levez Larocque and I am a journalist, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and a Certified Plant-Based Chef. I am passionate about sharing knowledge about how a healthy whole foods, plant-based (vegan) lifestyle can help people to live their best lives, with compassion and while treading as lightly as possible on our planet.
In the past several years I have done that by teaching nutrition and cooking classes, but more recently I have shifted my focus to education through my writing, photography and whole food vegan recipes.
There's lots to be inspired about, and lots to learn! Stay in touch by signing up for my newsletter, and if you have a question, or are interested in writing/recipe development services, feel free to contact me using the form below.
