A few months back, I finally smoked my ancient Juiceman II juicer. It was whirling right along, turning cucumbers and carrots into a frothy fountain of juice, when I noticed that tell-tale “burning” smell of an appliance gone bad. I was disappointed, but not surprised that it died. I was actually impressed that it lasted [...]
The PlantPure Nation Cookbook is the companion to the breakthrough film PlantPure Nation, a compelling movie about the power of a whole food, plant-based diet to quickly and dramatically improve health. The cookbook author is the warm and friendly Kim Campbell, wife of Nelson Campbell featured in the film, and daughter-in-law of Dr. T. Colin [...]
Juicy, crunchy mung bean sprouts. I love them! I often toss a handful into a soup or stir fry, but this Stir Fried Mung Bean Sprout, Cabbage and Bell Pepper vegan whole food, plant-based no-oil recipe makes them the star. These sprouts may not look especially nutritious. Pale and mostly water, there are only around 31 [...]
In recent years, high protein diets have become popular for weight loss. News outlets like Women’s Health publish articles with titles like “Protein: Your Secret Weigh-Loss Weapon,” that feature astounding statements, including “The moment it leaves your fork, protein starts winnowing your waistline.” Other popular websites like Eat This, Not That! claim that “protein helps [...]
If you have hypertension (high blood pressure,) you know it is important to get it under control. It’s a serious condition that can lead to strokes and heart attacks. If your blood pressure is consistently elevated, your doctor may prescribe blood pressure lowering medication. Here are the latest guidelines: While these drugs help, they come with [...]
Greens are one of the foundation foods of the Nutritarian Diet. This whole food, plant-based diet developed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman puts emphasis on cancer-fighting, nutrient dense foods. And dark leafy greens are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Most of the calories in green veg comes from . . . (surprise!) PROTEIN. A [...]
It’s cranberry season! I love fresh cranberries. When they go on sale at my grocery store I stock up, putting several bags in the freezer to enjoy in later months. One of my new favorite ways to use fresh cranberries is in a juice. This juice is a good balance of tart and sweet, and [...]
The year-end weeks bring with them opportunities to rest, reflect and reconnect with loved ones. Along with coffee and conversation comes food. Lots of food. If you are new to the plant-based lifestyle, food-focused gatherings can be a real challenge. Especially sit down dinner parties, where what you are eating - or not eating - [...]
Every October the pink ribbons come out. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped bring attention to breast cancer and the need for early diagnosis and effective treatment. But what about breast cancer prevention? What can be done to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer in the first place, or reduce the risk of [...]
Walk into a grocery store in October in the Northern Hemisphere, and you’re likely to see winter squash of all shapes and sizes piled high in bins. These lovely vegetables have been soaking up the sun all summer long. (If you grow winter squash, you know you have been faithfully watering these babies for months. [...]
