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Chef Nick shares in his Healthy Eating Adventure testimony "This lifestyle saved my life" Within 4 months of his change to WFPB lifestyle, Nick was buoyant with his renewed health and energy. He had further cause to celebrate when 2 years later his ultrasound showed resolution of his fatty liver! Over the years of our Healthy Eating Adventures, several more persons have shared that their fatty liver had resolved! Obesity and being overweight, high blood sugar, and h

Why is a WFPB lifestyle is so Energizing ..... and how does it help people reach and sustain a healthy weight? It was great to have the opportunity to meet up with Neal Barnard MD at his Book Signing - "The Power Foods Diet" , at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont, Florida. And this is a great book to share with curious family and friends. If you've been following WFPB eating, you've likely noticed that your energy is great, your weight is staying in a healthier range AND you don'

Did you know that all across the United States, and around the world, there are Laughter Clubs? Such clubs provide a time and place for...

Whole food plant-based eating is key to our health. Exercise, adequate sleep and getting outdoors in nature are also important factors for a healthy life. It's so important to give our minds and bodies a break from our ever busier, technology driven world by taking daily doses of laughter, mindfulness and nature. Here's some thoughts on how to accomplish this healthful habit. I still recall a Friday evening as we completed a 19 mile bike ride to Old Stonebridge near Merce

Yes! It is possible to travel and stay whole foods plant based.... even in while trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal!! Healthy snacks, foods and spices kept us well nourished during our 10 day trek! Our trek went from tropical forest upward to coniferous then tundra with snow pack! You have a lot to think about when heading out on a journey, including "but will I be able to eat WFPB?" Here's some tips to help you along. Taking along healthy, energy/nutrition packed, snacks

Athletes  use beet juice to enhance stamina and improve recovery time.  There’s good scientific research on how this works by increasing a very important molecule Nitric Oxide (NO).   Read how to make it work for you and what other foods boost your nitric oxide! Ready to make Beet Burgers! Boost Your Nitric Oxide – Chew, Hum, Breathe! (and why we love our greens!) Let’s look at why we need Nitric Oxide (NO) and how to increase it!  NO is of key importance to the health of yo

It seems that with every new HEA Adventure, participants sharing their new experiences will mention sleeping better and having more energy! There are actually plenty of reasons why a whole foods plant-based diet would help you sleep better: No more night-time wakening from GERD (acid reflux): Getting rid of fatty, slow to digest foods like meat, cheese and junk food often resolves acid reflux. Nick Lula, (Shippensburg Dining Service, Director and HEA Host) who, pre-HEA, kept