Hi team, As I went through my journey, a surgeon based in Houston went through a seemingly similar one. We asked similar questions. Why are so many…… Read more “Proteinaholism”
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Who can I trust? Volume III
You have the power to control your own health and sound guidance may be able to play a supportive role. The goal is to not give so much credence to one professional that whatever they say is akin to scripture, but rather use some of their tactics to look at the evidence with your own critical eye.
Healthy eating is too expensive! Volume I
Eating a whole food plant-based meal can be expensive, however, it does not have to be. Let’s explore one option by researching an example recipe.
Can I eat well while traveling?
With some preparation, yes!
Before you leave:
A few days before you head out, make sure your meals are on point. Pack in a ton of color and fiber! Consider packing convenient snacks such as Lara bars. They have very few ingredients (as few as two) and, of course, they are made from whole plant foods. They also go well with apples or other fruits. If you prefer to prepare your own snacks, check out
Who can I trust? Volume II
Heart disease is still the number one killer of Americans at 696,962 in 2020 with cancer not far behind at 602,350 according to the CDC. Heart disease and stroke were the leading killers in the world in the year 2019 according to the WHO. Looks like preventing and reversing heart disease should be at the top of our list. Fortunately, some medical professionals who have dedicated decades of their life to learning about disease prevention.
Who can I trust? Volume I
I read a wonderful book about agnotology which means a – “not,” gno – “to know,” and the Greek word logia – “to speak or tell.” Contemporarily,…… Read more “Who can I trust? Volume I”
Core Strength
Hi team, From a simple walk to training for an Ironman, core training will provide a foundation for you to build upon. Actions of the core include…… Read more “Core Strength”
Oat Milk
Hi team, If you are looking to reduce or eliminate dairy milk from your diet, you have a world to explore! Now that the options are so…… Read more “Oat Milk”
Athlete Highlight Volume III
Hi team, I would like to highlight yet another stellar athlete! Morgan Mitchell, who was featured in The Game Changers, was on the Australian Olympic track and…… Read more “Athlete Highlight Volume III”
Recovery
Hi team, How do you recover from your workout? Along with hydration, sleep, active recovery days, and physical therapy for injuries, anti-inflammatory foods may expedite the recovery…… Read more “Recovery”
Walk it out
Hi team, Let’s go back to the basics. Walking! It’s a powerful thing! Harvard Health highlights five benefits of walking. The Arthritis Foundation highlights twelve benefits. The…… Read more “Walk it out”
Plantrician University
Hi team, I wanted to highlight an important project coming soon. The Plantrician Project is spearheading an effort to educate medical students. If you are a medical…… Read more “Plantrician University”
Fully Charged
Hi, team. This may not deal with plants, but it’s certainly eco-adjacent. There is a wonderful show called Fully Charged. As you can imagine, it’s all about…… Read more “Fully Charged”
Vegan Strong
Hey, team. Every athlete can thrive on a well planned varied 100% whole-food plant-based diet. With that, I wanted to introduce you to some vegan fitness programming…… Read more “Vegan Strong”
USDA Guidelines 2020-2025
Hi, team. The USDA Dietary Guidelines have been finalized and made available. You can download the 2020-2025 guidelines here. A few notes have been made by Mic…… Read more “USDA Guidelines 2020-2025”
Integumentary system
Hi team, Our skin is incredible. It’s our biggest organ and it protects us from the outside baddies trying to wreak havoc on our little internal systems.…… Read more “Integumentary system”
2020
Hi, team. Thanks for joining me in the year that has felt like many years. Though we have seen struggle, tragedy, and loss, we have also seen…… Read more “2020”
JUST food
Hi, team. There is a really cool experience at the end of this article. But first, 1880 is a restaurant in Singapore and has an item on…… Read more “JUST food”
Solemate
Hi, team. Our shoes are everywhere. Our flip-flops are great at floating over long distances. Kenya has found a wonderful way to sculpt new vibrant artworks from…… Read more “Solemate”
Vollebak
Hi, team. Science and technology are everywhere. Advancements allow our clothing materials to circle back to our roots or look like a Cyberpunk hologram. Nick and Steve…… Read more “Vollebak”
Another step in the right direction
Hi, team. To supplement the last article, let’s explore the shoe world in further depth. What do you look for when considering new shoes? Do you consider…… Read more “Another step in the right direction”
A step in the right direction
Hi, team. Eucalyptus bark. Bloom algae. Castor bean oil. What do these have in common? They are all part of Reebok’s sustainable shoe. The shoe is called…… Read more “A step in the right direction”
Game time
Hi, team. From wooden games to games about the natural world, how about we start incorporating renewables and learning into our family fun events! Below are some…… Read more “Game time”
Taking farming to new heights
Hi, team. Zoonotic diseases are diseases passed from animals to humans. These diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi according to this CDC article from…… Read more “Taking farming to new heights”
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Hi, team. WUR is a university with a sustainability-focused mentality. GreenMetric ranks universities via questionnaire. The questionnaire asked for information about open space areas, campus forest vegetation…… Read more “Wageningen University & Research (WUR)”
Shoo flu
Hi, team. 2020 seems to be mostly about problems. Let’s chat about a solution, shall we? I did some research regarding nutrition and influenza. Here is a…… Read more “Shoo flu”
Highs and lows
Hi, team. Plastic. What crosses your mind when you hear that word? Plastic is part of our daily lives and will seemingly continue to be for the…… Read more “Highs and lows”
Frozen
Hi, team. Fruits and vegetables can be harvested in a timely manner to optimize freshness and nutritional value. Blanching usually follows the harvest. Blanching is when foods…… Read more “Frozen”
International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention (IJDRP)
Hi, team. The Plantrician Project is a main sponsor of the IJDRP. The idea of The Plantrician Project is to provide healthcare professionals and health influencers the…… Read more “International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention (IJDRP)”
Wood FTW
Hi, team. Going back to our roots maybe a great way to combat climate change. Using wood for construction material can offset the carbon emissions from concrete.…… Read more “Wood FTW”
Heating up
Hi, team. In the Hemp Housing article, we touched briefly on the heat island effect. Also called urban heat island (UHI), the effect stems from tightly packed…… Read more “Heating up”
Hemp housing
Hi, team. 3D-printing. Such a clever way to create something. 3D printers are capable of printing superheroes, cars, and even houses. How can we incorporate sustainability in…… Read more “Hemp housing”
Cosmic Skeptic
Hi, team. I wanted to share a video describing cognitive dissonance. His stance is that of many people who identify as vegan. Loving and dog is easy.…… Read more “Cosmic Skeptic”
Does anyone else miss objective truths?
Hi, team. I miss the days when we believed scientists, researchers, medical professionals, and professors who spent years studying a discipline or disciplines. I started reading, listening,…… Read more “Does anyone else miss objective truths?”
Diet and Climate
Hi team, Dr. Greger and his team came out with a new video showing some of the effects between our dietary decisions and the environment. Feel free…… Read more “Diet and Climate”
Eco-paint
Hi, team. I never really put much thought into eco-friendly paint. Let alone, vegan-paint. I would just hear about lead-free. The issue is some of the binding…… Read more “Eco-paint”
Some measures
Hi, team. I am curious about how sustainability and green-friendly movements are measured. I did a little digging and found some interesting information. This chart shows green…… Read more “Some measures”
Rainforest Connection
Hey, team. Topher White. He is an engineer, physicist, CEO, and wants to use your old tech for a new purpose. The Rainforest Connection uses retrofitted donated…… Read more “Rainforest Connection”
The Beauty of Wind Energy
Hi, team. With renewable energy on the minds of engineers, scientists, conservationists, architects, and curious minds (not unlike my own), where are the beautiful structures? When I…… Read more “The Beauty of Wind Energy”
Cinnamon
Hey, team. Today we are taking a look at cinnamon. This plant is native to Sri Lanka, Malabar Coast, and Myanmar. You can obtain the spice from…… Read more “Cinnamon”
Cilantro
Hey, team. Today we are diving into cilantro. This plant is actually coriander. I had no idea. If you didn’t know, now you know (that’s what the…… Read more “Cilantro”
Zurich
As I am reading through all the wonderful things the Swiss are doing, I can’t help but be inspired. The amount of information is overwhelming. So, let’s…… Read more “Zurich”
Cicely
Hey, team. Today we are looking at cicely. This plant can be found in parts of England and Scotland. The plant is also known as sheperd’s needle.…… Read more “Cicely”
Countdown
Hey, team. Today we are going to look at one solution. I am excited to bring you information on the RESTOR project. This is a platform where…… Read more “Countdown”
Chives
Hey, team. Today we are exploring the chive universe. Not the “Keep Calm” universe, rather, the actual plant. Keep calm, regardless. However, you may want to keep…… Read more “Chives”
Chili pepper
Hey, team. Searching for something spicy today!? Well, we have ya covered! We are looking into the wide wild world of peppers. There are so many chili…… Read more “Chili pepper”
Chicory
Hi, team. Chicory has a sublime blue flower. Chicory is native to Europe. The leaves can be eaten and the roots can be boiled. Chicory can also…… Read more “Chicory”
How do we save a planet?
Hi, team. Today we are exploring how to save a planet. Alex Blumberg, a journalist, and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a scientist and self-described “policy nerd,” tackle…… Read more “How do we save a planet?”
The Race for Water
Hi, team. The Race for Water Foundation is out to preserve water and in particular, the oceans. They built a program which centers around the “LEARN -…… Read more “The Race for Water”
Chervil
Hey, team. Today we are digging into the chervil world. Chervil is native to the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, and western Asia. The flavor profile goes…… Read more “Chervil”
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