Because of space limitations, this summer was the first time in many years that I did not have a garden. One of my favorite things to do in past summers was to walk out into the garden and pick a handful of herbs to brighten my plant-based dishes. I decided to create a “small-space garden” on our front porch steps and planted rosemary, basil, thyme and mint in pots. They turned out to be a decorative, productive and attractive addition to our front porch.
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Often times we are overwhelmed with everything there is to learn about a Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle. After watching many people venture into this healthy journey, I have my top 5 tips that will help you start and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
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I know I tend to stick to ‘food,’ so this blog is slightly off topic. But this is about a topic I love – kids! My first career was teaching, and in between years of teaching, I spent some time at home with three kids. I think it is safe to say I spent lots of time with kids, inside and outside the
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If I were part of the physician-led team treating George Washington years ago and suggested leeches were “not a good idea,” there is a good chance I would not be invited to the next meeting of the local medical society. Similarly, if I were practicing dentistry and suggested that cocaine might not be the best anesthetic agent, dentists from that time would have thought that idea “strange.”
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During the summer we love to visit our local farmer’s markets and stock up on a bounty of fresh and colorful produce. The only problem is that often times we get home and unpack all of the beautiful fruits and vegetables and are a bit overwhelmed with how to use all of it!
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Do you, or does someone you know have a Jumpstart success story? PlantPure Wellness is looking for your jumpstart testimonials and success stories! PlantPure Wellness is designed to provide organizations with education and meals so that employees can learn about, experience, and sustain a plant-based lifestyle. We want to share your success stories to motivate,Read more
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Pizza has so many endless variations and shortcuts! This delicious Artisan Pizza Dough is the perfect beginning to a great pizza. Choose your style of sauce and toppings and now you have a meal everyone is sure to enjoy. Pizza in our house means cooking together where everyone has the opportunity to customize their favoriteRead more
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Cauliflower Buffalo Bites 1 cup nondairy milk 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes 1 cauliflower head, broken into florets 10 ounces oil-free Frank’s Red Hot Sauce 1 cup blue cheez Dressing Carrot/Celery sticks, for servingRead more
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Remember this little ditty? Beans, beans the musical fruit, The more you eat the more you toot, The more you toot, the better you feel, So eat your beans at every meal! It’s true! Plant-based diets are higher in fiber so as people transition to this lifestyle, a common occurrence is to experience a bitRead more
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A common tendency among people transitioning to a whole food, plant-based diet is to find those delicious recipes or meals that include a meat substitute. I understand why people would crave the one thing that was the center of their dinner plate for decades. It’s likely you are missing the flavor, texture, and colors ofRead more
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