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About Rae

Rooted in the great Pacific Northwest, I’m the flannel-wearing, dog-loving, wellness guru behind Raepublic. I have a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Helping people achieve balance in both their diet and lifestyle is my passion.

When I’m not running around with my daughter, I am researching, creating, and sharing plant-based recipes and holistic living content to help you become a healthier, happier you!

Healing from trauma.

Like many others, I am on a journey of healing. I have survived trauma (you can learn about my past in this post; trigger warnings apply), and I am learning how to thrive.

As a result of my own story, I can’t stomach the thought of causing any creature pain or suffering that is even remotely close to what I have experienced. This is one of the reasons I went plant-based.

Three slices of toast topped with scrambled tofu, one with sliced avocado, one with cherry tomatoes, and one with greens, placed on a textured surface beside bowls of arugula and spices.
A plate with toast topped with scrambled tofu and arugula, a bowl of arugula, a bowl of extra scrambled tofu, and a pepper grinder on a textured surface.

I believe wellness can take many forms. I’m here to share healthy, flavorful recipes, fitness tips, and wellness that make healthy eating something you’ll love.

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Get to Know Me

go-to coffee order

oat milk mocha

Couldn’t live without

my vitamix!

All Time Favorite meal

chana masala

I’d rather be

in the forest

My Favorite Memory

baking with my daughter

Take my money

pact

You can always find me

hanging with H.

On Repeat

Andy Grammer

FAQ

Thats a good question! The first year (2011), I decided to be an “at home vegan”. After that, I went whole foods plant-based for several years. (I lost weight and felt incredible!) Eventually, more vegan sweets and treats were created and unfortunately became more of a junk food vegan. Overtime I gained weight from this lifestyle and felt sluggish and overall unhealthy. In 2025, I went back to eat whole foods plant-based and am feeling amazing. I’ve been losing weight and getting fitter than ever!

First, sign up for our email list. Our newest recipes (and no spam!) will go straight to your inbox, and you’ll also get our free 5-day plant-based meal plan. Otherwise, start by checking out our favorite dinner recipes, breakfast ideas, soups, and smoothies!

Yes! All of my recipes are plant-based/vegan. Some are gluten-free too! In addition, I try to use maple syrup as a sweetener whenever possible so many of my sweet recipes are refined sugar-free.

Absolutely not! It’s always good and healthy to incorporate more plant foods into your diet.

Research has shown that a plant-based diet improves not only physical health but also emotional well-being.  

Plant-based diets are so much more than “just salad.” Plant-based recipes incorporate everything from whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts to fruits and vegetables. With so many unique and flavorful ingredients available to use, I haven’t missed anything from my past omnivorous diet. It’s amazing what you can create with your own hands from whole ingredients, including traditional staples like homemade vegan “cheese”!

It all depends on where my week takes me. We always get a weekly delivery from Imperfect Produce! Some of my favorite stores include Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Fred Meyer.

I use a Canon R and typically use a 50mm lens or a 35mm lens. You can find all my camera gear and kitchen essentials on my Amazon shop!

If you are interested in starting a blog then I highly recommend checking out my Blogging Resources page!

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