Each year nearly 800,000 people in the US experience a stroke. It’s the leading cause of adult disability, and the 5th leading cause of death. But here’s a number that should really get our attention: Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. There are many risk factors for stroke. While some are non-preventable medical [...]
Every year, millions of Americans go on a diet. About 97 million of them. Ninety-seven million men, women and teens make the herculean effort to lose weight using a wide range of diets. Some throw in the towel after just a few days. Others stick it out longer, and experience some weight loss. But over [...]
Bone broth, stock made from animal bones, is touted by many as health promoting. You see cartons of it in the grocery stores (this “miracle” broth is even available on the pet food aisle.) Well known individuals like Dr. Axe promote and sell a bone broth protein powder and bone broth protein bars, and a [...]
You may have heard that you should limit your fruit consumption because it causes weight gain or can make it difficult to lose weight. The concern was around the fructose in fruit. Studies started coming out about the damage that fructose can do to the body, and since fructose is found in whole fruit, many [...]
Q: "Is it true that the pulp is where all the important nutrients are, yet juicers only extract the juice?" A: I hear variations of this often, that the pulp that is discarded is where all (or most of) the nutrients are, and that when you juice you are essentially throwing away the most important part [...]
Craving a creamy, refreshing, eye-catching brunch or dessert recipe for a gathering? Looking no further than coconut chia pudding cups topped with a dragon fruit banana "nice cream." Chia seeds absorb the liquid and thicken the maple syrup sweetened coconut milk into a rich, thick pudding. Tropical red dragon fruit, or pitaya, is a beautiful [...]
Want strong healthy bones? Put down the dairy and enjoy a refreshing, mineral packed green juice instead. Eating your veggies and drinking fresh green juices significantly reduces the rate of bone loss, and can even help rebuild bone. Today I’m going to share with you a delicious bone-building green juice recipe. It’s made from ingredients [...]
Your stomach growls and feels empty, so you head for the fridge. But wait - you just ate a couple of hours ago. Are you really hungry, or is there something else causing these “hunger pains?” It’s a good question, because if you respond to false hunger pains (or hunger pangs) you may end up [...]
Craving a big plate of messy, cheesy nachos? Can't do without comforting mac n' cheese? Here's my all-time favorite Best WFPB Cheese Sauce recipe. Not only is it healthier than dairy or oil-based commercial cheese alternatives, it tastes really good! You can stir this satisfying, whole food, plant-based vegan cheese sauce into pasta, as I've [...]
I eat a lot of beans. I like cornbread. So I thought I might like this Black Bean Polenta Casserole. And I was right. It's a whole food, plant-based recipe full of flavor! Beans are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Unlike animal protein, beans provide fiber and phytonutrients that support a healthy body from [...]
