Food for Thought
Important Earworms for Our TimesI often wake up with earworms. You know, the snippets of songs that play unsolicited in your head. They go on and on in endlessly perfect, yet fuzzy detail. You know the ones. I suspect you have a few of your own.
Well, I woke up this […]
Celebrating World Vegan MonthIn the United States, November 2020 is a dynamic month with much of our attention on health, politics, and, of course, Thanksgiving. It’s also World Vegan Month. Each November plant-based eaters from across the globe celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle. My life transformed when I went vegan. I am grateful to have embraced self-empowered […]
Q:Is it better to make the transition to a whole food plant-based diet gradually or all at once?A: One of the most powerful steps anyone can take to improve health, boost energy levels, and prevent chronic disease is to transition to a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet.
The […]
Book Review – How Not to Diet
As someone who most of her life always wanted to shake “those last 10 pounds’.” I’m pretty familiar with diet books. The promises! The glitzy “NEW” approaches! Those amazing anecdotes!” You know the pitches…
So now that I’m smarter, more skeptical, and have lost those pounds after […]
Ask the Pros – Q&A
A: Without a doubt, this is one of the most common (and frustrating) questions those on a plant-based diet often get. The average requirement for people is 42 grams of protein a day. Non-vegetarians get way more than they need, and so does everyone […]
Falling for FallWhile I don’t love rain, snow, and the coming cold weather, I do love fall. I love the crispy feel in the air, the leaves turning shades of orange, red and yellow, wearing cuddly sweaters, open windows, and the holidays! I also love fall cooking! All summer, I am forced to eat cold […]
Food for Thought
The High Value of In-Season Produce
Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is a healthier choice. You can eat in-season by selecting food that is growing and being harvested locally at the same time you’re shopping.
Eating in-season foods is a wise decision that helps you strengthen your health and save money.
Consider […]
Q: Is vegan food more expensive?Contrary to popular belief, eating a whole food plant-based diet is not expensive. The myth that eating a plant-based diet is expensive derives from the fact that consuming processed versions of vegan foods, such as vegan brats, vegan burgers, and vegan can be […]
Heart Disease MonthHave you been diagnosed with heart disease? If so, you are not alone. According to the American Heart Association, 116.4 million, or 46% of adults, are estimated to have hypertension and someone dies of cardiovascular disease every 38 seconds. February is American Heart Month, and each year […]
Hey, Chicagoland! We invite you to join our Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/Chicagoland-Plant-Based-Nutrition-Movement/ and feel free to join in on any events that are of interest to you! The events on our Meetup Calendar are very assorted and include such […]
