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Ruth Hatten
Nov 25, 20185 min read
My 3 Tips For Starting a Plant Based Diet
As someone who's eaten a plant based diet for almost 30 years, and in my experience as a plant based coach, I've learned that there are...
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Ruth Hatten
Sep 30, 20178 min read
Speciesism On Your Plate, Part 2
A few weeks ago, I posted the first half of a speech I recently gave at a rally for the World Day to End Speciesism, hosted by Coast to...
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Ruth Hatten
Jul 22, 20171 min read
Collaborating to make the world a better place, with Make Me Mindful
Every now and again a super delightful initiative is launched that resonates entirely with your core values. This week Make Me Mindful...
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 24, 20171 min read
Healthy Anzac Biscuits
Anzac Biscuits hold a fond place in my heart and bring back memories of childhood. The all-time no. 1 Anzac Biccy recipe for me is the...
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Ruth Hatten
Apr 19, 20172 min read
Post-Easter Cleanse: 7 days to a cleaner, chocolate free you!
After two weeks of birthday and Easter celebrations, all the cake, chocolate and hot cross buns have left me feeling blah and I have...
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Ruth Hatten
Feb 5, 20173 min read
What is your journey?
This week I asked on Facebook, what is your journey? "We are all on a journey. This lifetime, what is your journey? Mine is all about the...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 22, 20171 min read
Gut-healing smoothie
I love smoothies. I'm also super interested in gut health. Combining these two interests, I've come up with a smoothie that is not only...
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Ruth Hatten
Jan 22, 20173 min read
5 tips for sticking to your new year's resolution to eat a plant based diet
So you've made a new year's resolution to start a plant based diet. Or to eat more plants. Or to transition from vegetarianism to...
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Ruth Hatten
Dec 18, 20163 min read
6 Plant Based Christmas Recipes You Can't Do Without!
Next week it's Christmas! Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas! To help inspire you, I've gathered together my favourite Christmas recipes. Each of...
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Ruth Hatten
Oct 15, 20161 min read
Hemp Smoothie Bowl
This bowl is a BIG green hit of nutrients!! During the week, I normally have a green smoothie for breakfast. On the weekends when things...
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Ruth Hatten
Sep 16, 20163 min read
Find your why so you can thrive
If someone was to ask me what is the one thing that has allowed me to stick with a plant based diet, I would without a doubt say - my...
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