All the hype about going plant-based seems to overlook that it takes a lot of work to have a balanced diet as a vegan or vegetarian. This eating pattern can be too low in calories, come up short on the essential amino acids that come from protein foods, lack omega-3 fatty acids, and might notContinueContinue reading “Vegetarian and Vegan Proteins in Pregnancy”
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Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?
The Foods We Choose Matter A Standard American Diet (the SAD way of eating) is one that’s full of processed Franken-foods, inorganic vegetables and fruits, refined grains that are stripped of nutritional benefits, low quality fats and oils, and large amounts of animal products like meats and dairy. These products deprive and deplete us ofContinueContinue reading “Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?”
Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset
Transformation happens all around, and within us, when seasons change. The light shifts, temperatures rise or fall, and life moves through phases. Choosing to detox at this time is a sacred act. It requires us to focus our attention. A detox becomes more than just about food. It is also an opportunity to harness andContinueContinue reading “Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset”
Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad
Have you tried farro yet? Farro is fiber-rich complex carbohydrate — a whole grain with noteworthy mineral content (in particular, minerals magnesium, iron, zinc, each critical to emotional balance and strengthening the body’s anti-stress response), as well as a lovely dose of mood and energy-boosting B-vitamins. Nutrition facts aside, farro makes a delicious, satisfying centerContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe Alert: Farro Salad”
Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition Concerns
Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are an excellent approach to improving energy, balancing mood, managing weight, and preventing illness. Although a vegan diet may not be the best for everyone, there are countless benefits to limiting our intake of animal products — for our bodies, the environment, and animal welfare. A lot of good canContinueContinue reading “Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition Concerns”
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