Plant Based Health and Nutrition

Creating a Joyful, Compassionate Thanksgiving

  Thanksgiving is a deeply treasured holiday that brings families and friends together in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and all we have to be grateful for. Since the 1800s, turkey has been the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast, with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes as traditional accompaniments. Other side dishes vary to …

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LEGUMES vs MEAT

  LEGUMES Highest fiber foods High in phytochemicals High in antioxidants Low in fat, saturated fat Cholesterol-free Non-heme iron No hormones, antibiotics No Neu5Gc No TMAO produced Low chemical contaminants MEAT NO fiber NO phytochemicals Minimal antioxidants High in fat, saturated fat High in cholesterol Heme iron (oxidant) Hormones and antibiotics Contains Neu5Gc TMAO production …

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Budget-Wise, Plant-powered Eating

  Many people who are on a budget believe that eating healthy is next to impossible. With the escalating cost of fruits and vegetables, they opt for processed foods such as boxed macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles or white rice and canned meat. Eating out usually means fast food such as burgers, fries, tacos, or …

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The “Paleo” Phenomena: Facing Facts

Our culture has suddenly sprouted a reverence for all things “paleo”.  Grass-fed beef, bone broth and coconut oil are hailed as the new “superfoods”. Athletes, dieters, and health seekers of all stripes are swapping their oats for organ meat. Paleo, caveman and primal diets attract athletes, dieters, and health seekers of all stripes. The basic …

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