Many of us don’t give a second thought the oil that we use when cooking. However, that oil is calorie-dense, refined, and lacking nutrition. Although it’s made from plants, it’s not considered a whole food. Oil-free cooking means swapping that oil for water or vegetable stock. Here are some helpful tips on How to Ditch the Oil.
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Step Three: 4 Fruits a Day, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
An easy change towards a healthy, plant-based lifestyle? Eat more fruit. Fruit is a healthy , whole foods source of vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness. It is full of antioxidants and satisfies that sweet craving.
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Step Two: Add Some Beans, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
My second , 5-minute “Get Healthy” Simple Step: Add Some Beans Pop question: How many beans do you need to eat to live longer? 1/4 cup? 1 cup? 1 pound? Answer: For every 20g of beans you eat (that’s only about a tablespoon), you might live 6% longer. That’s because beans are a healthy source
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Step One: Get Your Greens, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
My first, 5-minute “Get Healthy” Simple Step: Get Your Greens Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants, satisfying fiber, healthy Omega-3 fats, calcium, and even plant-based protein. They also offer a wider variety of flavor, texture,
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Can Monotony Help Me Lose Weight? The Gray T-Shirt Approach to Healthy Eating
Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Imagine if you opened your closet every morning and these were the options for your work attire. You’d see the repeated choices, grab a set, and be on your way. Rather than spending time and
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Plant-Based 101: What is a Plant-Based Diet?
There are many reasons to try a plant-based diet. All of them are good motivation. It’s a big first step to acknowledge that you want to change. But how do you do it?
This is your guide to Plant-Based 101. Learn the basics on how to change, what to eat, and some easy recipes to get you started.
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Is 90% Good Enough? What we can learn from the Reducetarian Approach and Blue Zones about Vegan Diets
Is 90% Good Enough? Sometimes the idea of a 100% vegan diet can seem so overwhelming that it detracts us from the big picture. The all-or-nothing approach might appeal to some, especially those of us who thrive off of extremes and set boundaries. However, the totally plant-based lifestyle is foreign to our traditional Standard American
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My Responsibilities as a Chef Part Three: Pushing the Limits
As a student in culinary school, I first learned how to develop delicious flavor. I learned to let nothing go to waste, to honor history and location. I then learned about the environmental impact of our food choices and how to balance nutrition and budget. Now it’s time to take what I’ve learned as a
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Can We Fight Cancer with Food? Tips from Lori Bumbaco, Plant-Based Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist
Can we fight cancer with food? Some of you are saying “Duh”. And some of you aren’t so sure. The debate over the relationship between diet and cancer-prevention has been going on for decades. On one hand, you have doctors and scientists pointing to countless studies showing the correlation between poor nutrition and cancer cell