They say it’s not about the destination, but rather the journey. I’m going to be honest – the destination is pretty spectacular too! Five years ago on the first Friday of April, I took myself to the hospital just like I did the first Friday of every month. It was my monthly infusion day when […]
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This is a great video from TEDx on the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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From Lindsey S. Love at Dolly and Oatmeal There’s something to be said about summer’s lackadaisical approach to food and general meal preparation. This summer, more than any other other, I’ve embraced that notion wholeheartedly; making flavorful but simple salads, mixing in some breezy sauces or dressings to liven up a dish, and cooking from […]
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From Monique at Ambitious Kitchen Healthy breakfast burritos stuffed with sweet potatoes, black beans, egg whites, and avocado. You’re going to love this protein-packed breakfast! When I was younger, my mom used to make me the best burritos. All she did was place refried beans, cheese, and hot sauce inside of a wheat tortilla. She’d […]
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From Liz Moody at MindBodyGreen It’s no secret that the healthy food world is obsessed with Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. If you make them the right way (here’s the secret!), they’re the perfect quick, gluten-free dinner to satisfy any pasta craving. Cauliflower is one of the best anti-inflammatory foods around, but combined with research-backed inflammation-fighting foods […]
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This is not a story about weight loss but a story about a miracle. My 17 year old daughter, Vanessa, tried to join the Air Force in October of 2001. She scored well and passed everything, but the urine test. She had too much protein in her urine. We had her drink a lot of water […]
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My patient Shenna was excited. We were just beginning our first appointment, and she was hoping to finally resolve her symptoms and get off her medications. Shenna had been diagnosed with lupus about six years ago. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks a wide variety of the body’s tissues […]
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From Lena Abraham at Delish A delicious and healthy snack for parties, football games, or any other time you want to just relax and have fun. It’s vegan too! YIELDS: 6 – 8 PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 5 MINS TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 c. canned chickpeas 2 ripe avocados, cored and peeled 1/3 c. tahini 1/4 c. […]
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By Amy Mackey at Engine 2 This baked oatmeal is packed with nutrition and is a perfect breakfast to enjoy when the weather outside is chilly! Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or another unsweetened plant milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup blueberries (fresh […]
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https://www.webmd.com/lupus/guide/nutrition-lupus#1
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By Rip Esselstyn at Engine 2 Ingredients Cake 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ⅔ cup pure maple syrup 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup cold water Frosting 1 12-ounce package of silken tofu ¾ cup dairy-free, semisweet […]
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