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Podcast #83: Socially Responsible Investing For A Green Planet

August 4, 2020

Socially responsible investing is a strategy where people choose to invest in companies that are environmentally and socially responsible. As well as align with their core values. Today we welcome Stephan Kerby, author of the book “You Are The Change: A Beginner’s Guide To Socially Responsible Investing.” Stephan, a vegan himself,  is an expert on…

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Mock Tuna Salad from The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook

July 25, 2020

This mock tuna salad recipe is a perfect example of how it’s not the animal protein we miss in a vegan diet, but the flavors. Chickpeas do a great job standing in for tuna. This vegan take on a classic salad is also extremely flavorful and filling. You can use store-bought vegan mayonnaise or create…

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Podcast #81: How To Survive A Pandemic with Dr. Michael Greger

July 7, 2020

On this special episode, I speak to leading health expert, Dr. Michael Greger, on how to survive a pandemic. It’s hard to make sense of the scary reality we now live in. And fears about catching Covid-19 can take an emotional and physical toll. Furthermore, there is so much confusion about protecting ourselves from this…

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Three Healthy Oil-Free Summer Salad Recipes

July 2, 2020

I can’t believe summer is only a few week’s away, and I am so ready for some easy, healthy summer salad recipes. Summer is too precious to waste indoors and for anyone who enjoys food and cooking, summer offers the finest produce. The key is to keep it simple and just enjoy the fresh, fragrant…

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Vegan Macaroni Salad For Your Summer Holiday Parties

July 1, 2020

  OK. Trust me. This vegan macaroni salad was beyond delicious. Truth be told it was inspired by The Pioneer Women macaroni salad recipe, but I made it lighter, lower calorie and 100% vegan! But I got to hand it to that women, the combination of the pickles, black olives, and roasted red pepper is…

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PODCAST #80: WHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REDUCES YOUR RISK OF DISEASE

June 30, 2020

There are plenty of good reasons to include lots of physical activity into your life. Big ones include reducing your risk for heart disease, obesity, type-2 diabetes, or stroke. Exercise can also cause changes in antibodies and white blood cells. White blood cells are the body’s immune system cells that can help reduce your chance…

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Vegan Blueberry Banana Bread with Lemony Buttermilk

June 10, 2020

What I like most about this vegan blueberry banana bread is that it tastes healthy and decadent at the same time. If you follow me, you know I have a sweet tooth. Especially now that I am stuck indoors all day. I find that moist, sweet breads with fruit satisfy my sugar cravings. Furthermore, this…

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PODCAST #79: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS – THE HEALTH RISKS

May 30, 2020

Did you know the Food and Drug Administration does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe before they are marketed? Furthermore, supplement use has reached an all-time high. So clearly, it is important to know how to purchase and wisely use dietary supplements safely. Supplements are available without a prescription and usually come in pill, powder,…

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Podcast #78: The Health Risks of Social Isolation & Loneliness

Experts have long been concerned about loneliness, and now social isolation has made the epidemic worse.  According to a 2018 national survey by Cigna, loneliness levels have reached an all-time high, with nearly half of 20,000 US adults reporting they sometimes or always feel alone. Sadly, one of our youngest generations, Generation Z, is feeling the…

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