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Food Helps Reverse Global Warming

October 13, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

plant-rich diet, Drawdown solution #4, shown with face made from vegetables

An international coalition of more than 200 researchers and other experts identified and modeled the 100 most substantive, already existing solutions for addressing global warming. This tremendous work, known as Project Drawdown, became a best-selling book in 2017 and continues today.  My friend Camille and I gave our first workshop on Reversing Global Warming: Introduction […]

Filed Under: Engaged Tagged With: climate change, food waste, plant-based, project drawdown

Invite your Doc to the P-POD Conference!

January 5, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

P-POD Plant Based Prevention of Disease conference logo

I’ve just invited my doctors and dietitian to the Plant-Based Prevention of Disease Conference (#PPOD2019).I’m posting the letters I used so you can invite your doctors and other medical experts too. Feel free to copy or modify my letters as you see fit. I customized them for each person’s interest. You could do that too […]

Filed Under: Engaged, Healthy Tagged With: conference, letters, plant-based, PPOD2019, WFPB

4 Whole-Day Menus Under $7

June 8, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

coconut vegetable curry on quinoa in a white bowl

You can eat well all day for under $7 a person. Let these four thrifty menus show you how to eat on a budget from breakfast through dinner, including a snack and dessert every day! How can you do it? Eat plants, cook from scratch, and don’t waste anything. Save your scraps and after a […]

Filed Under: Menu, Save money Tagged With: menu, plant-based, thrifty, vegan

Plant-Based Prevention of Disease

May 18, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

P-POD Plant Based Prevention of Disease conference logo

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 […]

Filed Under: Engaged, Healthy Tagged With: events, healthy diet, P-POD, plant-based

Why Raleigh Should Serve Plant-Rich Food, Reduce Waste

November 28, 2017 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

local carrots with carrot tops and funny shapes

Raleigh is updating its Comprehensive Plan, the strategy document that will guide decisions through 2030. The plan should support a shift toward a more plant-based diet. Raleigh can take significant steps toward becoming carbon neutral while improving the health of its citizens and supporting local farmers. Update 1: It’s too late to sign the petition, […]

Filed Under: Engaged, Local Tagged With: comprehensive plan, petition, plant-based, Raleigh

How Eating Plants Supports the Five Mindfulness Trainings

August 17, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

Green Tara with rainbow wooden spoon and flowers

Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh wrote the Five Mindfulness Trainings as a nonsectarian way to practice compassion and understanding. He says their nature is universal, with all spiritual traditions providing similar guidance.  In this post, I look at how eating a plant-based or vegan diet supports the Five Mindfulness Trainings: Reverence for life […]

Filed Under: Engaged Tagged With: Buddhist, five mindfulness trainings, mindfulness, plant-based, Thich Nhat Hanh, vegan

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