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How to Enjoy the Switch: Incorporating More Plant-Based Protein
There are many paths to success when it comes to transitioning to more plant-based meals...
Plant Diet Reduces End Stage Renal Disease
It is more than likely that those with early CKD can slow their progression to end stage renal disease (ESRD) and failed kidneys by consuming a diet with more whole plant foods and less animal protein and added salt...
For Good Health, Choose a Plant-Based Eating Pattern
It’s never too late to start making changes to include more minimally-processed plant foods in your daily food choices.
Shopping Spotlight: Jackfruit
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy a meaty texture in your meals without actually using meat, check out jackfruit!
5 Ways to Ease Into a Plant-Based Eating Pattern
Plant-based eating patterns are linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems...
Plant-Based Eating Pattern Quiz
I'm back with a fantastic quiz from Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, LD. Test your knowledge and share this engaging resource with your clients -- there's even a printable handout at the bottom of the post...
Eat More Plants: Preparing Vegetable Flowers
Today I want to talk about vegetables that are technically the flowers of the plant. Did you know that broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes are all flowers?
More Plants for the Health of It!
Focusing on tasty wholesome foods is not only healthful, it’s more fun than simply avoiding a long list of animal products. There’s a lot to choose from. So choose lots and enjoy!
Handout: 5 Tips for a Cancer-Fighting Eating Pattern
Today I want to feature one of the top handouts from the August edition of the member-exclusive Communicating Food for Health Newsletter. It's so engaging that I simply couldn't resist sharing it with everyone!
5 Tips for a Cancer-Fighting Eating Pattern
?By being more attentive to our diets, weight, and physical activity levels, we can prevent about 1/3 of the most common cancers...
Following the Guidelines with a Healthy Eating Plan
The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans was recently released and there has been a shift in the recommendations from a concentration on individual nutrients to a focus on a generally healthy eating pattern. But what exactly is an “eating pattern”?
Feeding a Teen Vegetarian in 3 Steps
As kids stake claims to their independence when it comes to eating, more tweens and teens are experimenting with vegetarian and vegan diets. Parents may be concerned that their children are undernourished when adopting these eating patterns, but they can rest easy. Kids can thrive on plant-based diets. All parents need are these 3 steps for feeding a tween or teen vegetarian…
Vegetarian Discoveries
The second thing that stands out to me is the positive message that there is a whole world of colorful healthy food out there for everyone to try!
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