Please take a look at this 13-week Lifestyle & Nutrition Course, a disease prevention and reversal series that uses lifestyle medicine strategies to address the leading causes of illness in the U.S. This class will help give a better understanding of the connection between healthful nutrition and chronic disease prevention,Continue Reading

Inspiration for plant-based eating throughout the day Over time, eating a plant-based diet will become second nature. Here are some ideas to get you started. Breakfast: Rolled oats with walnuts, banana, and a sprinkle of cinnamon Breakfast wrap: Fill a whole-wheat tortilla with scrambled egg, black beans, peppers, onions, MontereyContinue Reading

Date sugar is an interesting “middle ground” in the Bone-Breast Axis. Unlike refined sugar, which is a chemical extract, date sugar is simply pulverized dried dates. This means it retains the fiber and minerals of the fruit, but it remains a highly concentrated source of glucose and fructose. 1. TheContinue Reading

“Processed Food vs. Real Food: Who Are You Really Feeding?” (2 minutes) The health of your gut depends on what you feed it. Different types of fiber support different good bacteria, helping your microbiome stay balanced and strong. Processed foods only feed the sugar-loving bacteria that throw your system offContinue Reading

If purchasing a pre-packaged food product, be sure to carefully read what is in the package, box, or can.  Note that product ingredients are listed in descending order, with the greatest amount by weight listed first.  Purchase products with just a few recognizable plant-based ingredients.  The less processed the better. Continue Reading