How I Improved My Cholesterol by 20% in 5 Months – Without Medication!
One of my original incentives for pursuing a plant-based, whole food diet was to reduce my cholesterol, in a natural and sustainable way (without prescribed drugs). On May 16th (2018), I had my cholesterol checked and all three readings had improved, and by 22% for total cholesterol! This was great…
Vegan Whole Food, Plant Based – 2 Month Check In!
It’s been two months since I started down the path of a more thoughtful and healthy approach to food, so thought it time to share how things are progressing and how I’m feeling, as well as a bit more clarity on why I chose to pursue a vegan diet. My…
Gratitude – An Easy Step Toward Enhanced Happiness & Health!
In today’s incredibly fast-paced, digitally driven society, it’s important to take time out of each day to step back, and realize all the good in your life. It takes so little time and effort and it just feels good – not to mention it does good! We tend to focus…
Plant-Based: Balance & Meal Planning
Our family is continuing our focus on healthier eating this first week into February. There have been some “cheats” along the way, but the vast majority of meals have been plant-based. Further, with two young kids, I expect some deviations to continue. It seems at this point that a balanced…
Plant-Based Habits Starts With Awareness, then Action
We’re still going strong, and the kiddo’s are even starting to “buy in” to our new approach and commitment to eating healthier. They prefer many of the plant-based, whole food dishes more than those loaded with dairy and meat. We had a wonderful butternut and risotto dish last night with…