Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Video Courtesy of Awareness Act Between the 4th of July and Memorial Day, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans eat an estimated 7 billion hot dogs. Soft drinks, chips, meat, ice cream, and other unhealthy foods are are marketed heavily during these holidays, complete with red whiteRead more
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This 4th of July, celebrate your health as a patriotic act, and get excited about all of the plant-based grilling and picnic style dishes out there. There so many plant-based grilling, salad, fruit, and dessert recipes to choose from, but here are a few to get you started. Carrot Dogs from FatFree Vegan Kitchen MisoRead more
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Have you ever been confused about the difference between ancient and regular grains? Are they more nutritious, better-quality grains, or are they another way of tagging a grain “organic”? First, here’s a list of the most commonly used ancient grains: Farro Spelt Kamut Quinoa (GF) Millet (GF) Amaranth (GF) Teff (GF) Chia (GF) Sorghum (GF)Read more
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Yesterday, on a rare day off, I took an extra long time at the gym. I did a longer workout, and then rewarded myself with a visit to the sauna. Sitting across from me was an older gentleman. I don’t remember exactly how the discussion started, but it soon led to a place very personalRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pexels. If you’re looking for even more reason to give up eating meat and animal products, and turn to plants, Barbara King may have your answers in her new book Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat. In this NPR interview, Barbara explains why humans are actuallyRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Listen to this NPR story about Chris Castro, who is turning the “perfectly manicured lawns” in his Orlando neighborhood into “mini farms” with his program, Fleet Farming. Chris asks his neighbors to donate a portion of their lawns, which will be farmed by volunteers who ride from farm to farm,Read more
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Are you a picky eater, or do you have picky eaters in your household? Shifting to a plant-based diet often means shifting our taste buds, which can be a difficult task for picky eaters. Starting out with flavors you’re comfortable with, along with plant foods without strong flavor notes, is a good first step inRead more
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Singer and songwriter Kerrie Roberts has been singing since the age of 5, surrounded by a family that shared her passion. She has continued to follow her passion ever since. This passion led her and her co-writer, Steve Johnson, to write “Starts with One,” featured in the PlantPure Nation documentary. Knowing that SteveRead more
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Photo courtesy of Pixels. Remembering to drink enough water during the day can be challenging, especially if you have a busy schedule. In a video by Dr. Gregor, he calls water the “number one nutrient in our diet.” The effects of dehydration on our brain can include fatigue, lack of mental clarity, and moodRead more
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Did you know that the average American only gets about 5,000 steps per day? This is the equivalent of 2.5 miles. A minimum of 10,000 steps is the recommended amount of activity, for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Ten thousand steps is the recommendation because, unless you have a very active profession, you most likelyRead more
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