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WellnessSee articlePlant-Based on a Budget: Strategies for Affordable Cooking and Eating
The following is an excerpt from A Plant-Based Life: Your Complete Guide to Great Food, Radiant Health, Boundless Energy, and a Better Body. Many people mistakenly believe that plant-based eating is more expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. What can get expensive quickly is buying lots of “faux” meats and cheeses (real meat and […] -
WellnessSee article10 Tips From a Pediatrician: How to Feed Your Plant-Based Family Without Losing Your Mind
Increasingly, people are realizing that what we put on our plates can have more of an impact on our health than most pills or procedures. For some, making personal changes around food is daunting in and of itself. Add to that the job of feeding an entire family, and it may feel downright impossible. Between […] -
How ToSee article7 Keys to Success on a Healthy Vegan Diet
Many people hear “vegan” or “plant-based” diet and images of restriction and yes, pain, surface in their mind. How can anyone maintain such a restrictive lifestyle? No one can live on spinach alone! In reality, eating a whole-food vegan diet isn’t foreign or strange; you will enjoy healthier versions of the foods you already love. […] -
WellnessSee article5 Ways To Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick
We know most fad diets don’t work and sustaining a diet for the long term is where the rubber meets the road for many people. After the initial burst of enthusiasm and good intentions have worn off, a new diet gets harder and harder to maintain. What can we rely on to stay on track in […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Eat Healthy in College Dining Halls
There are many reasons why college is the best time to go vegan, but finding healthy, plant-based fare in a typical dining hall is its own matter. I transitioned to a whole food, plant-based diet during my third year of college and, after a few semesters of practice, I found ways to get the most […] -
WellnessSee articleReading Nutrition Labels and Food Packaging: Four Tips for Savvy Shopping
While about three-fourths of Americans might use the Nutrition Facts panel at least some of the time, most people have only a limited understanding of what it means when reading nutrition labels. Use this guide to separate fact from fiction at the grocery store. 1. Focus on foods without labels. Let’s get this out of […] -
How ToSee articleThese 3 Kitchen Shortcuts Will Change the Way You Cook
Healthy eating starts at home, but most people don’t have the ability or energy to spend hours in the kitchen every day. Between work, school, family, and other responsibilities, time is of the essence. These are my favorite tips for home cooks, as they help to minimize both mess and time in the kitchen. My […] -
How ToSee articleBest Tips for Storing Fruits and Vegetables
Adapted from Rebootwithjoe.com. Does this ever happen to you: You take the time to review healthy recipes, make a shopping list, get to the store, put everything away, and then all of a sudden the week has flown by, and your gorgeous, expensive produce has wilted into a mushy brown mess? Nothing is more discouraging than wasting […] -
How ToSee articleNutritionist’s List: Stock Up On These Low-Cost Staples
Go on a virtual trip to the grocery store with nutritionist Jeff Novick in the video below. He shows you what grocery store staples to stock up on, and he only highlights items that are inexpensive and readily available at regular supermarkets. Novick offers practical, no-nonsense advice that takes into account real-life budgets, real-life schedules, […] -
WellnessSee articleHealthy Lunchbox Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Back-to-School
These tips and ideas will arm you with so many ideas for healthy lunches, and hopefully shake up any lunchbox ruts. Readers ask me all the time, “What do you give your girls for school lunches?” Now, you have the answers! Set a Lunch-Packing Routine Once you establish a routine complete with simple recipes and […] -
WellnessSee article3 Expert Tips on How to Cook Without Oil
Many people are surprised to learn that it’s easy to cook great food without oil or butter. Besides being healthier, it’s not hard to make the switch to oil-free cooking. You’ll still steam, poach, boil, and stew your dishes the same way. Here is a breakdown of how to sauté, stir-fry, bake, and roast without added fat. Why […] -
WellnessSee article12 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss … with Benefits Beyond the Scale
As an internal medicine physician and director of an obesity program, I am all too familiar with the struggle that many people face when it comes to weight loss. The statistics in my primary care practice mirror the U.S. national numbers: more than 70% of us are overweight or obese.[i] I’ve seen many people attempt […]
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