Zoom Program on “The Dairy Dilemma- Pros and Cons about Milk and Dairy Products”

Zoom in if you can! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eTIZT18dTJ-VhZpt3FMgdQ#/registration And if you don’t mind hopping online a little earlier, I have some exciting news to share! I’ll be joining the nationally renowned Chef AJ for an in-depth conversation about my book, FEARLESS Wellness: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time. The interview will take place on her […]

Save the Dates! Third Annual 28-Day Kickstart to Plant-Based Eating

Don’t miss out on our third annual virtual 28-Day Kickstart to Plant-Based Eating!We’re bringing you a fresh lineup of experts ready to equip you with practical tools for optimizing your health. This year’s focus is heart health—and for good reason. Each year, about 1.5 million Americans experience a heart attack, and nearly half a million […]

Podcast Interview- Incite Change July 8th 2025

You will find this interview very interesting and informative. Plant-based eating is essential to optimizing your lifespan and health span (the number of years you live without requiring several medications and frequent doctor visits). I discuss the eight pillars highlighted in my book, as well as other interesting topics. Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/fearless-wellness-with-dr-james-thompson/id1550946639?i=1000716307289

Still Hungry? How Fiber Can Help You Feel Satisfied on a Plant-Based Diet

So, you’ve decided to go plant-based. You’re feeling good, making salads, blending smoothies… and then—bam!—9:45 p.m. hits and you’re staring down a bag of tortilla chips like it just gave you attitude. First, let’s ditch the guilt. Cravings, especially those in-between-meal or late-night ones, happen to almost everyone. It’s not about willpower, and it’s not […]

Are You Eating Plastic? (Spoiler Alert: Probably Yes)

Hey Friends, We’ve all heard of villains sneaking into our lives—too much sugar, ultra-processed foods, saturated fats. But there’s a sneaky new bad guy crashing the wellness party: microplastics. And this one isn’t just lurking in junk food—it’s in your water, your food containers, your tea bags (!), and yes, even in the fish that’s supposed […]

Mastering Cravings the FEARLESS Way

Cravings. We all have them. Sometimes they whisper sweet nothings about chips and cookies; other times, they scream for peach cobbler or popcorn like it’s a hostage situation. But here’s the truth: cravings are human, and they’re not the enemy. It’s how we respond to them that makes the difference. Before I got serious about […]

Is Your Immune System Fighting Ghosts? Understanding the CTRA Stress Switch

Imagine this: Your body thinks it’s 100,000 B.C. and you’re being chased by a saber-toothed tiger. You, however, are just reading your email. Again. At 11:30 p.m. That, in a nutshell, is how your genes can be fooled by modern life. Let me introduce you to one of the more fascinating stress-related discoveries of recent […]

Feeding Your Lungs: Join Our First Plant-Based Support Group Session on Asthma

If you or someone you love has asthma, you know how challenging it can be to catch your breath—sometimes literally. But what if I told you that your next breath could begin with your next bite? I’m thrilled to announce the kickoff of our brand-new Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group focused on Allergy, Asthma, and Immunity! […]

Come Join Me As A Member of Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG)

Several years ago, Paul Chatlin had a bright idea—and unlike most ideas that pop into our heads while brushing our teeth or standing in line at the DMV, he actually acted on it. He realized there needed to be a real community space for folks who were curious about or already committed to a plant-based […]

Mediterranean, DASH, Flexitarian or Whole Food Plant-based? Which is Best For Me?

Determining what to eat.

Ah, the age-old question: Which diet is best? Well, the answer isn’t as cut-and-dried as a piece of overcooked chicken breast. It really depends on who’s asking and which diet they’re most likely to stick with past Tuesday. Your personal goals matter too—are you trying to drop a few pounds, lower your cholesterol, or just […]