Looking to boost your metabolism so you can lose weight more easily and lower your cholesterol naturally? You absolutely can. New research shows that you may be able to significantly boost your metabolism, by as much as 18.7%, and lower total and LDL cholesterol by 19.3 mg/dL and 15.5 mg/dL, respectively, in just 16 weeks. [...]
Who would have dreamed that broccoli could be the base of a delicious pesto? This vegan Broccoli Pepita Pesto recipe is whole food, plant-based and oil-free. You gotta’ make it to believe it! I love broccoli, and I love that I have a new way to enjoy it even more. By quick-steaming the broccoli, you’ll [...]
Want to feel satisfied after a meal, while still losing weight? Consider the nutrient density of the food or fresh juice you are enjoying. Your body knows the difference between 100 calories of Oreos® and a 100-calorie green juice. The nutrition in your food and beverage choices directly influences not only your overall health, but [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you are among the 40% of the world’s population (nearly 2 billion) that are overweight, you probably wish you were in the other 60%. And you’ve probably tried repeatedly to lose weight and keep it off. While fad diets may fail in the long run, there is one diet that is proven to lead [...]
