The popularity of probiotic food has skyrocketed, and manufacturers have inundated the market with all kinds of probiotic drinks, yogurt, kefir, and fermented vegetables. Unfortunately, it can be a little overwhelming. To be honest, I didn’t know much about probiotics and probiotic food before I began my research. Here is what I discovered. In a…
When 10-year old Genesis Butler was 3-years old, she asked her mom, “Where do my chicken nuggets come from?” “Her mom told her the truth. She said, ‘You know what, we kill animals for them.” Genesis was devastated. She said, “What! we eat animals mom?’” That day, Genesis and her mom stopped eating animals. And three years later, Genesis…
Memorial Day is the official start of summer barbecues, picnics and fun times, but don’t let pathogens ruin your celebration. Simply put, pathogens are tiny living organisms such as bacterium or virus that make people sick, but the good news is you can avoid them. We are going to spend our Memorial Day at a park…
Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of women? And women who have heart attacks are twice as likely to die as men because they don’t recognize the symptoms of a heart attack, or are hesitant to say they are having a heart attack. According to the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute, heart…
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This roasted cauliflower recipe contains the perfect balance of texture with a fantastic flavor profile of garlic, parsley, crushed red peppers and red wine vinegar. The first time I experienced this recipe was at a restaurant in Venice Beach called Gjelina. I honestly couldn’t stop eating it. As soon as I got home, I attempted to reinvent…
If you have low back pain, you are not alone. 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time, and low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain also has broad financial implications for patients and society. In the United States alone $50 billion a year is spent on…
Before we discuss cortisol levels, I am excited to announce my latest passion. It is called juicing and here’s how it all began. This past March I attended a week long cruise devoted to plant-based nutrition. They had an entire bar and lounge where they created all kinds of juices made from fresh fruits and vegetables. It…
Last month I had the opportunity to teach plant-based nutrition on the Holistic Holiday at Sea all vegan cruise. It was such a fun time and I encountered so many inspiring people. Some were just getting started on a plant-based diet. They were sick of being sick and wanted to take their health back. Others have…
I love oil-free salad dressing recipes. While some oils may be healthier than store bought commercial salad dressing, oil-free salad dressing can provide just as much flavor without all the fat. There is no nutritional value in oils, and vegetable oils contain no fiber, no minerals and are 100% fat calories. Despite all the hype,…
