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All About Squash

Autumn is squash season, and for many of us that means pumpkin […]

A bunch of collard greens, an ear of corn with husk partially peeled, two sweet potatoes, a pile of black-eyed peas, and a few okra pods arranged on a white background.
So Much Soul Food!

I can remember the first time I tasted plant-based “Soul Food”. The […]

A wooden bowl of fresh salad with cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, lettuce, chopped nuts, and a sprig of basil, with two limes in the background on a rustic wooden surface.
So Many Savory Fruit Dishes!

When I was a little girl, I adored fruit. If my mom […]

A wicker basket filled with freshly picked kale leaves sits on a table with a blurred garden in the background. The leafy greens spill over the basket’s edge, highlighting their ruffled texture.
So Much Kale!

Kale is one of my great culinary loves. I’ll never forget the […]

A round platter of grilled vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions, arranged around a small bowl of red sauce, with cutlery and a pepper grinder nearby on a dark background.
SO MANY GRILLED FOODS!

Many people assume that when they adopt a plant-based diet, they’re waving […]

A woven basket filled with shiny, fresh purple eggplants sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by green basil leaves. A few tomatoes and kitchen utensils are visible in the background.
So Much Eggplant!

The other day, my 8-year-old granddaughter asked me what vegetable was my […]

A stack of four round, gourmet cheeses with different colors and textures, arranged on a white surface beside a small wooden knife and a sprig of green leaves.
So Much “Cheese”!

I can remember the first time I tasted vegan cheese – about […]

A ceramic bowl filled with black beans sits on a piece of brown parchment paper. A wooden scoop rests on top of the beans, and a burlap sack is visible in the background.
So Many Black Beans!

Black beans are more than just a plant-based protein-they are a culturally […]

So Many Ancient Grains!

Do you know the difference between ancient grains and regular grains? Most […]

Text reading The Whole Grain Hierarchy on a gradient background transitioning from dark yellow to light yellow, reflecting a plant-based lifestyle.
THE WHOLE GRAIN HIERARCHY

There is no doubt that switching from refined to whole grains brings […]

Planting the Seed for Blood Pressure Control: The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in the Management of Hypertension

AJustin A Charles 1,✉,Nilofer Khan Habibullah 2,Saul Bautista 3,Brenda Davis 4,Shivam Joshi 5,6,Sarah C Hull 7,8 PMCID: PMC10990999 PMID: 38526748

A whole-food, plant-based intensive lifestyle intervention improves glycaemic control and reduces medications in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial

Cody J Hanick 1, Courtney M Peterson 1, Brenda C Davis 2, Joan Sabaté 3, John H Kelly Jr 4

Health disparities and climate change in the Marshall Islands

Kathryn J Pollard 1, Cory Davis 2, Brenda Davis 3, David Donohue 4, William Wong 5, Ali Saad 6, Gia

A wooden tray holds a whole watermelon and several slices, perfect for a refreshing vegan treat. The watermelon features a dark green rind with light stripes. Juicy red flesh dotted with black seeds is revealed in the slices, all resting on a textured gray surface.
So Much Watermelon!

Summer and watermelon go hand in hand. There is nothing like a […]

Slices of fried tempeh drizzled with a red sweet chili sauce are neatly arranged on a white rectangular plate, showcasing a delectable plant-based dish. Several sprigs of fresh parsley garnish the corners, adding both color and flavor.
So Much Tempeh!

Full disclosure – I have never been a huge fan of the […]