Whenever you hear the term, “green exercise,” what do you imagine? Hiking? Climbing mountains? Gardening? All of these are great examples, but any activity that happens in nature where you break into a sweat is green exercise. This term was originally coined by Jules Pretty, PhD and Jo Barton, PhD, […]
Would you like to add more whole-grain bread to your meals? There are some healthy options in many grocery stores, such as Ezekiel Bread, Simple Truth Sprouted Wheat Bread, or bread made with 100% whole wheat. But if you’d like to reduce your grocery bill by making your own bread, […]
Are you looking for an easy way to make scalloped potatoes? Maybe you’re like me. You love the creamy taste of this dish but you really want a healthier version that is lower in saturated fat. Cooking scalloped potatoes in a slow cooker makes it easy. And when you use […]
An easy chili power-packed with 3 kinds of beans, sweet potatoes, and colorful peppers. It is always a crowd-pleaser and sure to rev up your health and healing. Why I love Sweet Potatoes See a sweet potato’s color? That means they’re loaded with beta-carotene, a plant-based compound that’s converted into […]
This time of year, I’m always overrun with a steady supply of zucchinis. And though I love zucchini bread, I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy this summertime vegetable. When I first started my plant-based journey, I was introduced to a delicious way to enjoy zucchini, even when they […]
Imagine a doctor pulling out a prescription pad and writing you a list of foods to eat, not just a list of medicines to take. Welcome to the world of culinary medicine, an emerging evidence-based field of medicine that promotes eating high-quality foods to prevent and treat disease and improve […]
