I am totally showing my age when I say that juicing used to totally be associated with taking steroids, but I am glad to say that these days it has a much healthier connotation. All over the net, the TV and magazines, ads for juice drinks and recipes for make your own, abound, so I won't give you more. (Well, maybe I will link some recipes at the bottom of this page) What I … [Read more...] about Bottoms Up
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What Wouldn’t You do for More Time with Your Loved Ones?
I am going to refrain from commenting too much on the following article and just let you read it. It came in my weekly email from Forks Over Knives and I thought it was well worth the read. We ALL dream of a cure for cancer. Maybe there will be someday, but so far it seems like prevention might be the answer. Many consider life on a plant-based (in this article it is … [Read more...] about What Wouldn’t You do for More Time with Your Loved Ones?
This in from the Folks at Kaiser Permanente
What a huge statement from Kaiser Permanente, as they published an article in its medical science journal recommending that physicians consider a plant-based diet for ALL patients. The article states, "Healthy eating may be best achieved with a plant-based diet, which we define as a regimen that encourages eating whole, plant-based foods and discourages meats, dairy products … [Read more...] about This in from the Folks at Kaiser Permanente
What’s Cooking?
Congratulations to the Active Learning Elementary School in Queens, NY for becoming the first public school in our nation (that we know of) to move to an all-vegetarian menu!* The school, which has gone from 3 days of vegetarian meals, to 4 days and now all 5, works closely with the city's education department food program to ensure that all menu items meet US standards, and … [Read more...] about What’s Cooking?
Still Going Plant Strong at 98!
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to listen to an incredible interview with a 98 year old cardiovascular surgeon. He grew up on an farm but has spent the last half of his life living on a vegan diet. Given his field of expertise, he had become increasingly concerned about what animal products or as he refers to them, "flesh foods," were doing to others and his own … [Read more...] about Still Going Plant Strong at 98!