What is a plant-based diet, and is it healthy?

What is a plant-based diet, and is it healthy?

What is a plant-based diet?  A plant-based diet is exactly what it sounds like. The diet consists primarily of food made of plants: fruits and vegetables in addition to nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes.   A plant-based diet is not a vegetarian or vegan diet; you...
Black Bean Bake

Black Bean Bake

Reclaim Your Health! Reclaim Your Life Sometimes you just want something new. That was the case when I came across this recipe.  It looked perfect for my mood, the weather, and all the cooking limitations I have due to family eating preferences.   I modified it to fit...
Thick & Hearty Wild Rice/Mushroom Soup

Thick & Hearty Wild Rice/Mushroom Soup

Reclaim Your Health! Reclaim Your Life! There’s nothing like a bowl of thick, creamy, soup at the end of a long day. This one fits the bill! Better yet, it’s vegan and gluten-free for guilt-free enjoyment! Chock full of nutrition and great flavor...
Creamy Broccoli, Potato Chowder

Creamy Broccoli, Potato Chowder

Reclaim Your Health! Reclaim Your Life There’s nothing like ending a cold day with a bowl of creamy chowder!  Pair it with some whole grain toast and your taste buds and tummy will both be happy! On top of that, my 17 year old daughter likes it so, in my book,...
Nutritious Food!

Nutritious Food!

Good news for people who’d rather not choose between nutrition and sustainability: A large-scale study of more than 57,000 food products sold in the United Kingdom and Ireland found that more nutritious items tend to be better for the planet than those with less...