World Food Day 2021 is celebrated on October 16th, but what does that mean for you and me? Scroll to the bottom of this post to see what virtual events are planned for this year. What did you have for breakfast? What did you have for lunch? What…
A new study from Chatham House says the best way to save the world’s wildlife and make us humans a little healthier too is to increase the number of plant-based eaters. According to the research study, Food System Impacts On Biodiversity Loss Biodiversity, crucial to human and planetary…
How much water should I drink each day? It’s a question I get asked all the time. Here’s the short answer for most people: more than you are now! Generally speaking, we’re a society that loves to drink mostly everything but water. That leaves most of us…
We all know that worry destroys your life, the question is what to do about it? Can we really manage our worries and anxiety.
If you’re vegan, gluten-free and searching for some of the best plant-based food in San Diego, I have the restaurant for you. It’s called Grains. More about it in just a few but first a little background about why this restaurant is such a good find and so…
This is my no-sin, healthy, zucchini pasta recipe that allows me to have a good Italian meal without the heavy carb load you get from spaghetti. If you want you can always do 50-50 mix of zucchini noodles and traditional spaghetti––both ways are delicious! If you’ve been reading…
A new study in JAMA sought to answer a question that many people would love to know the answer: Is it true that the plant-based reduces Acid Reflux? Imagine if your symptoms of Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) could improve without the use of medication. I personally know they can;…
I have a confession to make. I lost my roots but, ironically, subacute thyroiditis helped me find my way again. I launched The Plant-Based Diet website in 2010 while I was studying and earning my certificate in plant-based nutrition. I learned so much and wanted to share everything…
Spicy ‘Vegged-Out’ Black Bean Chili A sure crowd pleaser, even the meat eaters in our family enjoyed this dinner. 1 tablespoon olive Oil1/2 yellow onion1 garlic clove (minced)1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce1 large carrot (chopped)2 teaspoons Oregano1 bay leaf2 tablespoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon cumin1/4…