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A graphic featuring a stack of vintage suitcases in the background with a bathroom scale overlaid on top. A green translucent block covers part of the image. The words “baggage” and a flipped “fuel” appear in bold cream-colored text at the center, with “@plantfivemethod” beneath. On the right side, against a beige background, the word “flow.” appears in green.

A Year In Review: Turning Baggage Into Fuel

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Nov 12, 20255 min read

Being Eco-Aware in a Plastic World: How Conscious Living Starts With Better Questions

Being Eco-Aware in a Plastic World: How Conscious Living Starts With Better Questions

Being Eco-Aware in a Plastic World: How Conscious Living Starts With Better Questions

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Oct 29, 20257 min read

Graphic composition featuring a muted photo of a person holding a round mirror reflecting small green plants. Overlaid are color blocks in kraft beige, forest green, and soft gray. The phrase “linguistic hygiene” appears upside down in bold cream text at the center, with “@plantfivemethod” beneath it, and the word “flow.” in green on a beige panel to the right. The design represents reflection, alignment, and the connection between language and embodied flow.

Graphic composition featuring a muted photo of a person holding a round mirror reflecting small green plants. Overlaid are color blocks in kraft beige, forest green, and soft gray. The phrase “linguistic hygiene” appears upside down in bold cream text at the center, with “@plantfivemethod” beneath it, and the word “flow.” in green on a beige panel to the right. The design represents reflection, alignment, and the connection between language and embodied flow.

“I Need to Start” Is Keeping You Stuck on the Blocks: Training Our Systems

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Oct 13, 20254 min read

Back To Yourself: Centering Your Goals Without Giving In To Toxic Individualism

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Sep 2, 20253 min read

A group of imperfect fruits and vegetables, including a wrinkled orange, misshapen carrot, purple eggplant, lemon, and pear, arranged against a beige background with the words 'eat. + flow.' and 'food optics' in green text.

A group of imperfect fruits and vegetables, including a wrinkled orange, misshapen carrot, purple eggplant, lemon, and pear, arranged against a beige background with the words 'eat. + flow.' and 'food optics' in green text.

Does Our Food Have to Be Aesthetic to Be Valuable?: A Journey Into Food Optics

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Aug 25, 20255 min read

A red View-Master toy is centered against a light beige background. Above the image, green text reads: "Eating Without Permission: Sovereignty in a World Obsessed with Comparison." To the right of the View-Master, green text says "flow." in bold, followed by "food independence" in smaller font. The overall color palette is muted and earthy, combining beige, red, and deep green.

A red View-Master toy is centered against a light beige background. Above the image, green text reads: "Eating Without Permission: Sovereignty in a World Obsessed with Comparison." To the right of the View-Master, green text says "flow." in bold, followed by "food independence" in smaller font. The overall color palette is muted and earthy, combining beige, red, and deep green.

Eating Without Permission: Sovereignty in a World Obsessed with Comparison

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Aug 11, 20253 min read

A skull and crossbones made of brown sugar granules sits on a light beige background. To the right, green text reads “eat. the sugar files,” introducing a Plant Five feature on sugar and balanced plant‑based living.

A skull and crossbones made of brown sugar granules sits on a light beige background. To the right, green text reads “eat. the sugar files,” introducing a Plant Five feature on sugar and balanced plant‑based living.

The Sweet Comeback: The Sugar Files

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Aug 1, 20256 min read

A slice of toast with the words “Burnt out?” toasted onto it pops out of a retro yellow toaster with black starburst designs. To the right, the text reads “eat. break fast cycles…” in green on a beige background.

A slice of toast with the words “Burnt out?” toasted onto it pops out of a retro yellow toaster with black starburst designs. To the right, the text reads “eat. break fast cycles…” in green on a beige background.

Burnt Out? It’s Not You. It’s Your Breakfast.

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Jul 19, 20254 min read

A black protein powder container with bold beige text reading “THIS IS SO IMPORTANT” sits against a soft beige background. Above or beside it, the phrase “wholeness > isolation” is displayed in green. The visual promotes a blog post from The Plant Five critiquing isolated nutrition trends and emphasizing whole, plant-based nourishment.

A black protein powder container with bold beige text reading “THIS IS SO IMPORTANT” sits against a soft beige background. Above or beside it, the phrase “wholeness > isolation” is displayed in green. The visual promotes a blog post from The Plant Five critiquing isolated nutrition trends and emphasizing whole, plant-based nourishment.

Isolation Won’t Make Us Whole: Making Room for Protein Facts

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Jul 8, 20254 min read

This Isn't Confusing: But They Are

This Isn't Confusing: But They Are

This Isn't Confusing: But They Are

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Jun 27, 20253 min read

What's In The Box? You Or The Produce?

What's In The Box? You Or The Produce?

What's In The Box? You Or The Produce?

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Jun 20, 20252 min read

The Next Push: Stepping Further Away From What High-Raw Shouldn't Be

The Next Push: Stepping Further Away From What High-Raw Shouldn't Be

The Next Push: Stepping Further Away From What High-Raw Shouldn't Be

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Jun 11, 20252 min read

Empower Your High-Raw Journey: Cultivating Resilience with the Sovereignty Mindset

Empower Your High-Raw Journey: Cultivating Resilience with the Sovereignty Mindset

Empower Your High-Raw Journey: Cultivating Resilience with the Sovereignty Mindset

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Mar 26, 20253 min read

The One About Protein Fear: It’s Not What You Think

The One About Protein Fear: It’s Not What You Think

The One About Protein Fear: It’s Not What You Think

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Jan 30, 20254 min read

The One About Energetic Transmutation: Owning How We React To Life

The One About Energetic Transmutation: Owning How We React To Life

The One About Energetic Transmutation: Owning How We React To Life

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Jan 13, 20255 min read

The One About Quiet Activism: A Soft Glow That Can Spark Greater Change

The One About Quiet Activism: A Soft Glow That Can Spark Greater Change

The One About Quiet Activism: A Soft Glow That Can Spark Greater Change

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Jan 9, 20255 min read

The One About Authenticity: Coming Back To Ourselves and Our Roots

The One About Authenticity: Coming Back To Ourselves and Our Roots

The One About Authenticity: Coming Back To Ourselves and Our Roots

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Jan 5, 20255 min read

Eat Like a Buddha: The Art of Intentional Eating

Eat Like a Buddha: The Art of Intentional Eating

Eat Like a Buddha: The Art of Intentional Eating

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Dec 27, 20244 min read

Historical Reflection: Why Many Important Philosophers Avoided the Consumption of Animals

Historical Reflection: Why Many Important Philosophers Avoided the Consumption of Animals

Historical Reflection: Why Many Important Philosophers Avoided the Consumption of Animals

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

Reclaiming Yourself: Trusting Your Inner Compass and Honoring the Daily Meditation of Life

Reclaiming Yourself: Trusting Your Inner Compass and Honoring the Daily Meditation of Life

Reclaiming Yourself: Trusting Your Inner Compass and Honoring the Daily Meditation of Life

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Dec 17, 20244 min read

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