• JANUARY 31, 2021

    Nutrition and Digestive Health

    Nutrition and Digestive Health                                                                                                        Read more
    • AUGUST 16, 2020

    6 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget

    Author: Laura Winikka, Medical Student.  Editor: M. Chawla, MD. The idea that healthy eating is expensive is a common misconception. The truth is that we do not actually need to buy those fancy supplements, cook grass-fed meat and wild-caught fish, and shop only at health food stores or the local farmers market. A plant-based dietRead more
    • 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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    • OCTOBER 20, 2019

    Quick Black Bean Chili

    Recipe adapted from the 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Dr. Neal Barnard; Recipe by Jason Wyrick Lifestyle Docs Food for Life instructor, Karoline, loves to prepare this Quick Black Bean Chili recipe during her cooking class demos. This recipe is so tasty and takes only minutes! The flavor only gets better over time which is

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    • OCTOBER 13, 2019

    Breast Cancer Awareness

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every October, many charities and organizations work to increase awareness of this disease and to raise funds for research primarily focusing on early diagnosis, treatment and cure. These are, of course, laudable goals. However, we feel increasing awareness that breast cancer in vast majority of women can actually be

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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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    • APRIL 14, 2019
    Amazing benefits of Green Leafy Vegetables

    Amazing benefits of Green Leafy Vegetables

    Leafy green vegetables are definitely in season. They are abundant at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and at a wonderful new farm share we recently came across, Plant it Forward Farms. Since they are readily available, in this week’s blog, we wanted to highlight the extraordinary benefits of these seemingly ordinary appearing plants. Examples of leafy

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    • MARCH 3, 2019
    Reducing the risk of Colon Cancer

    Reducing the risk of Colon Cancer

    March is National colorectal awareness month. One of the primary reasons campaigns such as these are conducted is to inform the public on how to reduce its risk for a particular cancer or disease. While we applaud the various organizations for making individuals more aware of the need for screening, we at Embee Plant Physicians

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    • JANUARY 13, 2019
    Health and Longevity Lessons from the Blue Zones

    Health and Longevity Lessons from the Blue Zones

    We all want to live long and healthy lives. Scientific research can certainly guide us on how to achieve this goal. But perhaps even more compelling would be to look at the populations on this planet who have exceptionally long health spans and life spans. Many of you may already be familiar with the Blue

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    • DECEMBER 30, 2018
    Priya’s Apple Crisp(Plant based and Gluten free)

    Priya’s Apple Crisp(Plant based and Gluten free)

    Priya’s Apple Crisp(Plant based and gluten free): Crisp and yummy dessert with traditional and plant based recipe   FILLING INGREDIENTS: 4 medium size apples– mixture of granny smith and sweeter variety of apple ½ cup of raisins 1 tbsp of cornstarch ½ tsp cinnamon Dash of lemon juice Pinch of salt   CRISP INGREDIENTS: ½

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    • DECEMBER 16, 2018
    What is Lifestyle Medicine?

    What is Lifestyle Medicine?

      We are very excited to introduce all of you to the new field of Lifestyle Medicine. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine was founded in 2004 by Dr. John Kelly and his colleagues at Loma Linda University. The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine was organized in 2015, and they offered their first board examination

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    • NOVEMBER 18, 2018
    Videos from International Conference on Nutrition hosted by Dr. B. Chawla

    Videos from International Conference on Nutrition hosted by Dr. B. Chawla

    Videos from International Conference on Nutrition hosted by Dr. B. Chawla. Dr. Bandana Chawla discusses the benefits of a plant based diet with Dr. Freeman, Dr. Won, and registered dietitian Lee Crosby at the International Conference on Nutrition hosted by PCRM. 

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    • OCTOBER 21, 2018
    Reducing your risk for Breast Cancer

    Reducing your risk for Breast Cancer

    In support of breast cancer awareness month(October), we wanted to look at factors that can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. More women are affected with breast cancer than any other cancer. https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/breast-cancer/   One of the primary risk factors is increased levels of estrogen. Factors which increase lifetime exposure to estrogen include early

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    • AUGUST 26, 2018
    Oil, healthy or unhealthy?

    Oil, healthy or unhealthy?

    If you look in Pubmed, you will find several articles, which show that substituting saturated fats(e.g. butter, lard) with mono and polyunsaturated fats in one’s diet results in reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5577766/   Looking at the largest diet and health study co-sponsored by the NIH(National Institute of Health) which compared fat from plant

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