What if one simple food swap could help you lose weight, reverse diabetes and feel decades younger? That’s exactly what happened to Janice T., 70, when she discovered the secret behind a fresh approach to vegan diets. Simply skipping cooking oils transformed her health—and it’s working for hundreds of thousands of others too. Her doctor even took her off diabetes medication! Sound too good to be true? Keep reading for more inspiring details, plus a delicious recipe to get you started.
Meet Javant Benton: The new voice behind vegan, no-oil diets
Plant-based, no-oil eating? That’s the message behind the new bestselling cookbook Make Your Own by Javant Benton, who lost 85 pounds and restored his health.
Years ago, Benton was struggling with high blood pressure, high blood sugar and a cancer scare. A diet heavy on meat, fried foods and cooking oils was stealing his health. But then he made a miraculous switch to wholesome vegan eating without a drop of cooking oil. The transformation was remarkable—he lost 85 pounds and got his health back! Now he’s on a mission to share this gift with others through his inspiring YouTube channel and Instagram platform. (Learn all about his eating advice here.) Now Benton has nearly 1 million loyal followers online. Keep reading for success stories from two of his fans.
Janice lost 36 pounds and reversed her diabetes
Janice T., 70, started eating more of Benton’s vegan diet recipes and cut her meat consumption in half. Then she saw the type of quick results people dream about. She lost 6 pounds the first month and went on to drop 36 pounds and two pant sizes total. She also improved her blood pressure and lowered her diabetes A1C from 7.2 to 5.2—her doctor even took her off medication!
Janice shares, “My favorite Javant-inspired recipes are the white bean chili with Cajun cornbread, vegan buffalo sandwich with spicy mango buffalo sauce, sun-dried tomato pasta salad and German chocolate cake. However, there are so many delicious, healthy recipes!”
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Diana dropped 30 pounds after heart surgery and cancer
And Janice is not alone. All across the world, women are discovering the power of Benton’s vegan, no-oil eating approach. Each one has her own inspiring journey. Want to hear about more real-life results? Meet Diana, who improved her health and is now paying it forward to help her community…
After major open-heart surgery and a cancer diagnosis, Diana Morgan Burgess gained weight even though she ate clean, avoided meat and exercised. She needed to shake things up a bit. So she cut out oils and tried Benton’s dishes. “That made a huge difference.” As a result, she lost more than 30 pounds and is now cancer-free. She also improved her sleep quality and eliminated the chronic mucus in her throat. “People think I’m lying about being 64. Health is wealth!”
How Diana conquered her sweet tooth
Diana had a huge sweet tooth. But Benton taught her to quiet cravings by snacking on medjool dates. “It makes a difference in my appetite.” Plus, eating vegan with no oils hasn’t stolen Diana’s “food joy.” She says, “I totally enjoy my food. You can be creative with it.”
Diana, a business owner in Jamaica, admits she started out as a skeptic. But after improving her health, she’s a believer. Now she gives people copies of Benton’s vegan, no-oil cookbook. “Obesity is a real problem in my community. I’m helping people get healthy!”
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Try this recipe: Vegan strawberry shortcake protein bars
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Enjoy for yourself one of Benton’s vegan diet, no-oil dessert recipes that are helping women lose weight and restore health.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup nut or seed butter
1/4 cup plant milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
8 medjool dates, pitted
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based protein powder
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup ground chia seeds
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
2 cups freeze-dried strawberries
Directions:
• Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
• In a food processor, mix butter, milk and vanilla. Add dates and process until smooth.
• Add rolled oats, protein powder, flax, chia and salt to form a thick dough. (If too moist, add a bit more protein powder. If too dry, add a splash more milk.)
• Fold strawberries into the mixture.
• Press mixture into the prepared pan. Place in the freezer for 1 hour. Cut into 8 equal pieces.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
The bottom line on vegan eating without oils
You can still enjoy your favorite desserts and comfort-food eats with a healthier approach by following Javant Benton’s recipes from Make Your Own. Weight-loss success stories like Diana’s prove the approach is deliciously successful!
This story originally appeared in the June 15, 2026, issue of Woman’s World.
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This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan.
