Beets are not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think about adding more vegetables to your diet. While this root vegetable is not a favorite among most people, it is very high in many beneficial nutrients, such as beta-carotene and manganese. Vitamin C. Beets also contain a high amount of natural […]
Did you know that the vitamins and nutrients in kale, spinach, and other leafy greens are some of the most under-represented foods in Americans’ diets? This is alarming because these nutrient-dense greens are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, manganese, potassium, copper, and several other great things your body needs. […]
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay The topic of healthy eating can be a daunting one, especially when it comes to setting good habits for your entire family. There are so many rules and regulations to follow, and it’s hard to know where to start. In this blog post, we will outline five simple ways that you […]
Wow, it’s been over six months since I cleaned up my diet and moved towards a whole foods plant-based plan. And I owe you guys an update! To recap, since the heart attack, I no longer cook with oil of any type, have cut out refined sugars, and focus on whole plant foods. Yes, I […]
As a vegan, you don’t consider heart disease as something that will affect you, especially not in your 40s. So I didn’t believe that as a possibility when I felt tightness in my chest, and my arms felt weak. I thought by being vegan for 15+ years and vegetarian for 22+ years I would avoid the […]
Eating out after a heart attack is challenging. Restaurants pile on sugar, fat, and salt because people expect a decadent experience when they go out to eat. Maybe that was okay when eating in a restaurant was for special occasions, but these days people do it all the time. But what about vegan restaurants? They […]
Just over a week ago, I had a heart attack. It doesn’t make sense, but it happened. Oh, you must be eating nothing but french fries and processed veggie burgers. Nope. You’re a smoker. Nope. You’re obese. Nope. You drink a lot of alcohol. Nope. You’re downing loads of sugary sodas. Nope. Let’s back up […]