The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, let’s admit it, indulgence. As we gather with loved ones and partake in festive traditions, our tables often groan under the weight of decadent dishes and tempting treats. While it’s undoubtedly a time to enjoy culinary delights, it’s also an opportunity to embrace a whole food plant-based approach to nutrition, ensuring that our holidays are not only enjoyable but also healthful. Navigating the Festive Feast The essence

Sometimes, unintentionally, we end up compromising our health. Lifestyle-related diseases can develop due to our dietary choices, smoking habits, and overall way of life, often exacerbated by insufficient sleep, excessive inactivity, and mounting stress. A relatively recent addition to the medical field, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, advocates for six evidence-based lifestyle interventions, with the most prominent being the adoption of a plant-based diet. The pi

A health coach is a trained professional who works with individuals to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. Health coaches provide guidance, support, and education to clients, helping them make positive lifestyle changes and adopt healthier habits. They take a holistic approach, considering not only physical health but also mental, emotional, and social well-being. Health coaches typically work one-on-one with clients, conducting assessments of their current hea

Many people like to set goals, both big and small, that become more like distant dreams they never achieve. Why is that? It is not for lack of willpower or passion, but typically because of not having a plan and failing to set goals the right way. Here are some very common mistakes when setting goals, and what you can do instead. Your Goals Aren't Specific and Detailed If you just have a few random notes about your goals, but not a very specific goal you are trying to reach,

“Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” -Albert Einstein Vegan diets can be healthy for anyone of any age, including children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly. A plant-based vegan diet can reduce the risk of mortality from conditions such as: Type 2 diabetes Cardiovascular disease Ischemic heart disease Hypertension Stroke Obesity Some cancers including prostate and col

“I can’t think of anything better in the world to be but a vegan.” -Alicia Silverstone Today I want to give you some tips for your transition to veganism. Some people go vegan overnight, and they never look back. But for others, a slow change is more sustainable. Generally, a healthy appetite for grains, beans, and produce is all you really need to get started! If the idea of going vegan feels daunting, start with a couple of small steps, like a Meatless Monday challenge at h

Get your facts straight “As I improved my diet, I started to learn to love myself, probably for the first time ever.”-Frank Ferrante There are many myths surrounding veganism, and today I want to debunk them one by one. MYTH: Vegan diets make you weak FACT: There are vegan NFL players, MLS players, parkour athletes, and world champion powerlifters that perform at the highest levels. Athlete Rich Roll is vegan and was named one of the fittest men in the world by Men’s Fitness

“People eat meat and think they will become as strong as an ox, forgetting that the ox eats grass.” -Pino Caruso There is so much fuss over “getting enough protein,” but virtually all Americans (including vegans!) get way more than enough protein. The average recommended intake of protein is 42 grams a day. Vegans typically consume 70% more than is needed while non-vegans get 80% more than what is recommended. Protein is an essential part of the diet. It helps to build, repai

“Veganism is not a sacrifice. It is a joy.” -Gary L. Francione Going Plant based is easier than ever before! While many cultures have thrived on the plant based diet for centuries, the idea of not eating meat is only now gaining global acceptance. In today’s reading , we’ll talk about why someone may choose to go plant based. Reason # 1: Health Years of research have confirmed a well balanced Plant based diet can easily provide all the nutrients we need to thrive. In fact, a

Everyone that is married, has a partner or is just seeing someone is thinking about Valentine's Day! You are probably planning this special night in your head and one of the main thing to think about is the restaurant you will go or what you can cook on this special night. I am sure your have been thinking about a great steakhouse of something that involves some animal products.... I can tell you that if that is in your mind as a man your performance on that special night co