I became a vegan in January 2009 after beginning a 3-week vegan-inspired detox diet. I simply felt too good to stop. I cut out caffeine and processed sugars in addition to changing from a vegetarian to vegan diet.

This year, I’m giving up alcohol for 3 weeks. I’m not sure what my relationship with alcohol will be when I’m done, but my goal is to connect with how good I feel without it and take it from there.

What are your resolutions this year? Do you want to eat healthier? Give your body a rest from the constant barrage it gets? Why not pledge to eat healthier this year by learning one new healthy recipe each week? In fact, I challenge you to try it.

Take the “eat in b-e-d” challenge
Each week, find inspirational recipes on the pages of this site or others that have healthy, wholesome ingredients and let your taste buds be your guide. If you like it, cook it more often! But still commit to trying a new, different healthy recipe each week. Your goal is to begin a lifelong journey with food – finding healthier ways to enjoy it each week.

Make a pledge to eat healthier for the benefit of your body, mind and spirit…

Tags: detox diet, eat better, lose weight, vegan