The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease
Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease are the … Continued
Dr. Robert Maurer on Living Longer and Healthier
Robert Maurer, PhD, is a speaker at our upcoming Sonoran Sunshine Retreat. Here is a sneak peek into his research and findings on longevity and health as we age.
Overcoming My Junk Food Addiction
Knowing what to eat is only the first step. The psychological barriers of lifestyle change are very real, and often intensely personal.
Recovery From Eating Disorders – My Plant-Based Journey
This article contains material regarding eating disorders that may be triggering for some readers. According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders are illnesses in which people experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and with their body weight. An eating … Continued
Growing Food Helps Children Overcome Trauma in Mexico
We Empower ACEs provides survivors of trauma with community-centered programs, resources, and spaces to improve health and food sovereignty.
Malnutrition, including the dietary patterns that produce obesity and chronic disease, is the number one cause of death today, killing millions worldwide every year. Its costs to both individuals and societies continues to grow, despite being largely ignored by healthcare policy institutions, the media, and the public.
13 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Stress and Grief
Grief and stress come with the territory these days. But we’ve got you covered with helpful ways to deal with all the many emotions and demands during this time.
Chasing Away the COVID Blues: Coping Strategies at Home
While it may feel overwhelming to think of everything we can’t do and can’t control during this COVID-19 pandemic, the fact is there is quite a bit we can do that is good for ourselves and others. It’s just a matter of exploring and at times refocusing.
What Can I Eat to Help Fight Depression and Anxiety?
You likely know that stress, anxiety, and depression reduce the presence of good bacteria in your gut, leading to gastrointestinal distress. But did you know the state of your gut can affect your mental health?
When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes Bad for Your Mind
Eating more healthfully is a solution—not a problem, yet some people can turn the desire for optimal wellness into an obsession called orthorexia nervosa.
Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active
Women over 50 often experience a decline in physical activity. Here are seven ways a whole food, plant-based diet can help older women overcome obstacles to fitness.
Why Stress Can Make You Overeat and How to Stop It
If you respond to stress by eating, you’re not alone. Chronic stress has become an epidemic in the U.S. Learn more about the dangers of stress eating and how to avoid it using these three tips.
Behavior Change is Key for a Plant-Based Lifestyle Transformation
These neurologists say that habits and behavior change are necessary for a successful transition to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.
From 400 lbs & Disabled to Thriving Plant-Based Ironman & Ultrarunner
Tim struggled with addiction, chronic pain, and less than a year left to live. He was denied gastric sleeve surgery, but then he found hope and the plant-based lifestyle.
Are Vegetarian Diets Linked to Depression in Men?
Should men eating a plant-based diet be concerned about increasing their risk of depression? A postnatal questionnaire takes a look at men’s diets and draws conclusions.
Are You a Mindless Eater? Change Your Relationship with Food
Mindful Eating Can Lead to Self-Love. Excerpt from The Mindful Vegan by Lani Muelrath.
How I Kicked Food & Drug Addiction, Diabetes & Depression
A 7th generation Texan lost 140 pounds on a plant-based diet. It didn’t just save his life, but gave him an entirely new one!
The Benefits of Social Support for Your Healthy Lifestyle
Do your friends and family support or sabotage your efforts to make healthy choices?
My Aging Parents’ Shocking Health Improvements Through Food
My parents (both in their 80’s) moved in and began a whole food, plant-based diet. The outcome? It’s never too late to overcome serious health issues!
Emotional Eating Is a Bad Thing, Right?
The term emotional eating, may have a negative ring to it. Don’t try to fight or forget about your pleasurable food memories. Instead make new connections.
Love Your Liver: Lessons From Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Ever experience restlessness or an overall feeling of being stuck? Gain insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on how one can impact imbalances.
Do You Eat Your Emotions? How to Help With Binge Eating
Chef Del shares his personal story to inspire others who know a whole foods, plant-based diet is optimal yet have an unproductive relationship with food.
Whether we are “Eating our feelings,” or “feeling what we eat,” it’s all connected.
Dietitian, Alison Ozgur, Shares Her Top Tips on Mindful Eating for Balance
5 steps to mindful eating that will take us to a deeper level of well being.
