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- FEBRUARY 11, 2020
February is Heart Health Month
In honor of Heart Health Month, we are going to discuss some basics for a heart-healthy lifestyle. Currently heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, responsible for 1 in 4 deaths every year (1). Two main focuses to prevent or reverse heart disease are diet and exercise. Other factors to consider
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- JANUARY 28, 2020
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
If you’re looking for a delicious meal to enjoy that is easy, hearty and yields seconds, look no further. The sweetness of the sweet potatoes, paired with the tang of the mustard vinegar dressing is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I also love the texture of quinoa adds paired with greens and potatoes. Once
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- DECEMBER 16, 2019
Lisa’a Goji Berry Bites
‘Tis the season for sweets and treats, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be healthy 🙂 There are many ways to create healthier and more nutritious versions of all our favorite holiday sweets, and even add some new treats into the mix to enjoy new flavors like these Goji berry cookies. The best part is
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- DECEMBER 9, 2019
The Importance of Community
Importance of community can not be understated. It is one of the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, along with plant-based nutrition, exercise, stress management, avoiding tobacco/alcohol, and getting adequate sleep. We frequently discuss the benefits of eating a whole food plant based diet and also at times the importance of exercise and stress management in
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- NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Chia Seed Jam
This jam is an easy spread to have on hand for the holidays, or for everyday life. Easy to alter to your tastes, this recipe only calls for 3 ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to create – start to finish. Ingredients: 1 – 1 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries 2 tbsp chia seeds either
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- SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Epigenetics, Part 2:
Genes are not our destiny. As mentioned on our previous blog, Epigenetics Part 1, the “switching sequence” that determines which genes get activated and which get silenced, is modifiable by our lifestyle. This is a very empowering message as it suggests that even if we are dealt a bad “genetic hand” we can still enjoy
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- JUNE 24, 2019
7 Steps to Weight Loss
7 Steps to Weight Loss, where should I begin my journey? Whenever you start a new endeavor, it’s important to know where you are, get an idea of the obstacles ahead, educate yourself so you are able to surpass the obstacles, devise a plan and try your best to execute it with fidelity. In this
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- MAY 12, 2019
Mother Earth
This is perhaps a coincidence that Mother’s Day this year is on the same day as our biweekly blog posting. In either case it seemed fitting to do this blog as a tribute to all the mothers with a special appreciation to the mother that is common to all of the wondrous creatures that inhabit
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