Amelia Basista

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Upcoming event 04/30/2024

Spotlight on Health Webinar – The Heart of the Matter: Nutrition is Only One Piece of the Puzzle

Sometimes we hear a story so heartwarming and inspirational that we have to retell it. The remarkable resilience of both the body and the human spirit is at the heart of this month’s Spotlight on Health. We invite you to join CNS Medical Advisory Board Chair Michael C. Hollie, MD, on Tuesday, April 30, for an enlightening conversation with cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient Dawn Mussallem, DO. Dr. Mussallem is a board-certified lifestyle medicine breast medicine specialist. She will share about her good health habits before she experienced multiple significant health issues and how these habits helped her recover. Her story is inspiring, and so are her tireless efforts to empower others through whole food, plant-based nutrition. Come hear Dr. Mussallem’s recipe for optimal physical and emotional health.

04/30/2024

Upcoming event 05/11/2024

The Total Health Experience: Eat, Play, Learn

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to present its Caribbean Beach immersion program at the Gran Ventana Resort—the perfect opportunity to relax, focus on wellness, and connect with a supportive community.

05/11/2024

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Amelia Basista enjoys converting common comfort foods into delicious whole food, plant-based recipes. She also teaches others how to cook plant-based foods and plan healthy meals. Amelia is a graduate of the CNS and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program. Visit her website at LottaVeg.com and follow her on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

November 14, 2018 Updated January 9th, 2019

This simple plant-based mashed potato recipe is creamy and delicious. Serve it as an easy side dish for dinner or as the perfect topper on your shepherd’s pie.

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

November 13, 2018 Updated February 12th, 2019

This plant-based shepherd’s pie recipe is a savory and satisfying dish for a special occasion or holiday dinner. It pairs well with green beans or roasted broccoli.

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