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?
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 […]
Protein is the Least You Have to Worry About
So, you’re still eating meat—beef, pork, poultry, fish—like it’s no big deal? Well, let me give you two major reasons to rethink what’s on your plate: IGF-1 and mTOR. Sounds like the names of evil robots from a sci-fi movie, right? But these two biological mediators are very real, and they’re highly linked to aging […]
Book Launch on March 18th! Here’s Another Teaser: Chapter 17- “My Vitamin Odyssey”
There was a time, not too long ago, when my morning routine resembled more of a pharmaceutical scavenger hunt than a health regimen. Every day, without fail, I’d slug down no less than ten different pill supplements. My go-to was an all-star lineup of vitamins and herbs: E, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, a multi-vitamin, […]
Diet and Diabetes: DASH or WFPBD: And What About Keto?
Check out this video—Dr. Thomas Campbell lays it all out brilliantly. He compares the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) with a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPBD) in terms of outcomes, weight, and metabolic markers. Spoiler alert: WFPBD comes out on top (shocking, right?). But here’s where it gets really interesting—Dr. Campbell doesn’t just […]