This weekend, I’m going to the national Plant-Based Prevention of Disease conference (#PPOD18) which is an: evidence-based look at how plant-based eating patterns may reduce the risks of society’s major preventable diseases. The Raleigh gathering starts with an introduction by RD Matt Ruscigno asking “Why Does the Future of Healthcare Begin with Nutrition?” Because prevention is better […]
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Want to get in shape with me?
You may have noticed that last week’s recipe for Apple Pie listed 6 servings for a whole pie. Even my Taster says it should be 8 servings!!! My thrifty, healthy self knows it should be 12 servings. I’ve been eating more than I should since June 2016, the day of the California primary. My concerns about the […]
Joyous vegan: health, community, and gratitude on my 6th veganniverary
Six years ago, I was scared vegan by violent weather and a friend’s straight-from-the-heart plea to not hurt people by writing recipes with eggs and dairy. I finally faced up to the reality that eating a plant-based diet was the right thing to do for my family’s health and for the planet. I was worried […]
Eat organic vegetables for a safer pregnancy
Can eating organic vegetables help you have a safer pregnancy? New research says yes! Eating organic vegetables reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia, an uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous condition. That’s the findings of a large Norwegian study involving over 28,000 women. One in twenty pregnant women suffer from pre-eclampsia (formerly called toxemia). If not treated, pre-eclampsia […]
How to Wash Kale, Collards, Chard, and other Greens
Some kitchen workers must not know how to wash kale or other greens. All too often when I eat out, I bite down on unexpected grittiness in the greens. Yet it’s easy to get greens clean if you use a wash tub and a little patience. Save time and water by choosing easy-to-clean greens. Practicing […]
Healthy Menu Plan with 10 Servings of Fruit and Vegetables
Eating 10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day can help you live longer, says a major study. When I shared the good news, some of you asked “How can I eat 10 servings a day?” “How can I afford to eat that much fruit and vegetables?” This typical Cook for Good menu costs only […]
