Plants Empower Us

Plants Empower Us Hi! My name is Melissa Symolon.

I'm a vegan plant based nutrition and health coach helping others to live life more in line with their values, while boosting their health and longevity.

It blows my mind every time I come across this kind of info graphic showing the ratio of humans to wildlife to the anima...
12/30/2025

It blows my mind every time I come across this kind of info graphic showing the ratio of humans to wildlife to the animals we cultivate for food.

It’s insane how small wildlife has become. Many biologists are calling it the 5th mass extinction as we’re losing complete branches of species off the tree of life.

Also it’s crazy to think about the fact that animals raised for food are slaughtered when they’ve barely reached adulthood.

This is not the circle of life. This is total disrespect of animals and of the land and nature.

You don’t have to go vegan to make a difference, but if you care about climate change, if you can imagine that pigs and cows are probably not much different from dogs and cats then it’s your responsibility to be making decisions to support the word you want to live in and leave for our descendants.

One thing that always surprises my coaching clients…Is how much their taste changes when they shift from a diet heavy in...
12/14/2025

One thing that always surprises my coaching clients…

Is how much their taste changes when they shift from a diet heavy in animal products and ultra-salty, sugary, processed foods, to clean, whole-food ingredients.

Here’s what they start noticing 👇

1️⃣ Intense cravings calm down

The “uncontrollable” pull toward fat, oil, and sugar fades. Yes, there’s an adjustment period, but once the palate resets, cravings lose their grip.

2️⃣ Subtle flavors come alive

When taste buds aren’t constantly overstimulated , foods actually taste… better. You start noticing natural flavors you didn’t even know were there before.

3️⃣ Natural sweetness tastes sweet again

Fruit, sweet potatoes, carrots, even oats become deeply satisfying, without needing added sugar.

4️⃣ Meals feel more satisfying

Whole foods are fiber-rich and water-dense, helping your brain register fullness so you stop eating when you’ve had enough.

5️⃣ Energy evens out

As blood sugar stabilizes, the urge for salty or sugary “pick-me-ups” fade away. So no more chasing quick dopamine hits. Plus when a client goes back to eating something unhealthy, the difference to their energy and how they feel afterwards is totally apparent.

6️⃣ Cravings become information, not commands

Instead of reacting automatically, clients start recognizing cravings as signals. They can begin to detect when their body is actually craving certain nutrients, or when it is stress, boredom, or dehydration and they can respond more intentionally.

7️⃣ Highly processed foods start tasting… off

Many of them are shocked when foods they once loved now taste off - too sugary, too heavy, salty, greasy, even noticing the taste of artificial flavors and chemicals.

Yes, there’s an adjustment period. But once your taste buds and body recalibrate, cravings quiet down and the right choices stop feeling like work.

🌿 Follow for more science-backed health info that’s clear, concise, and nuanced - to help you stay on track for a vibrant, healthy life. ✨

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