Onions are more than the perfect aromatic beginning of a delicious meal. The unique phytonutrients in onions make them anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, delivering many health benefits across the body. The onion is a member of the allium family of vegetables that includes garlic, leeks, shallots, chives and green onions (scallions.) The benefits of onions [...]
Oats are a popular heart healthy choice for breakfast. But when it comes to losing weight, not all types of oats are going to help you reach your goal. You could make a steaming bowl of oatmeal from steel cut oats (unrolled), rolled oats or instant oats. You could eat Muesli (raw rolled oats with [...]
We know that red meat is associated with higher cancer risk than white meat, but what about cardiovascular health? Over 100 million American adults have high cholesterol. This leads to one in four having their lives cut short by heart disease. Along with prescribing statin drugs, doctors often advise their patients with high cholesterol to [...]
Eating a whole food, plant-based diet rich in certain foods can help lower your LDL cholesterol by nearly 30% in 30 days. That’s what researchers at the University of Toronto found when studying the cholesterol-lowering benefits of certain foods. Results like that are as good as a statin drug – without the possible negative side [...]
How much meat can you eat and still be considered eating a whole food, plant-based diet? Most people would answer zero. And indeed, a 100% whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet has many benefits, including the longest, healthiest lifespans. It is also the most therapeutic for reversing serious health conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 [...]
There is one supplement that many people should be taking – vitamin B12. In this blog post, I am going to review why B12 is so important and who should consider supplementing and why. (You might be surprised that it includes more than just those eating a vegan or whole food, plant-based diet.) I’ll also [...]
Craving a creamy pasta salad, and want it whole food plant-based and oil-free? AND you need it to be one that your omnivore friends and family will enjoy too? This healthy vegan Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad checks both boxes. The stars of this creamy dish are the sweet and crunchy fresh corn kernels and [...]
Looking for something to jazz up those raw veggies? This healthy vegan, whole food plant-based black bean dip recipe is oil-free and full of flavor and plant-based protein. Beans provide protein with fiber that will keep you fuller longer than meat. Just 1 cup of black provides 30% of your daily protein needs, half of [...]
Parsley is a powerful herb. It provides unique health benefits and is an excellent addition to juices. But as with any potent herb, it is best used wisely. In this article, I’ll share with you the reasons you’ll want to include this leafy green in your juices, as well as the cautions to be aware [...]
About 1 in 11 Americans will experience a painful kidney stone. Because spinach, swiss chard, beets and kale have high oxalate content, some people worry that eating or juicing these foods can lead to kidney stone formation. In this article, I’ll share with you what oxalates are and how kidney stones form, as well as [...]
