plant-to-plate nutrition – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org Your Health Simplified Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:24:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lifeandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cropped-lhn-favicon-32x32.png plant-to-plate nutrition – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org 32 32 How To Maintain A Healthy Diet, Despite Your Family’s Objections https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections/108018.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections/108018.html#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:48:23 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7569 Last summer, I saw an unflattering photo of myself posted online that sent my self-esteem spiraling within seconds. So I did what any mature adult would do: I panicked and hit delete as fast as possible. Next, I quickly found the shirt I’d had on in the photo, threw it in the “donate” pile, and…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-diet-despite-your-familys-objections/108018.html/feed 0 Why Go Plant-Based? The Reasons Are Interconnected https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected/098009.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected/098009.html#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:36:23 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7489 You may have noticed that, in the past couple decades or so, vegetarianism and particularly the plant-based diet have become somewhat “cool.” Nowadays, there tend to be more plant-based options on restaurant menus than “salad” or “garden burger.” 100% plant-based restaurants like the Native Foods Café chain re rapidly gaining in popularity among omnivores and vegetarians alike.…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/why-go-plant-based-the-reasons-are-interconnected/098009.html/feed 0 Vegan-ish, Week 7: Kale & White Bean Soup https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/vegan-ish-week-7-kale-white-bean-soup/097270.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vegan-ish-week-7-kale-white-bean-soup https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/vegan-ish-week-7-kale-white-bean-soup/097270.html#respond Wed, 10 May 2017 16:30:22 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=7270 My wife and I have been making a concerted effort the past few years to bring our own lunch to work instead of eating out. Always looking for a good accompaniment to a sandwich or a salad, we found that soup is a great way to go. I had success in Week 1 with the…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/vegan-ish-week-7-kale-white-bean-soup/097270.html/feed 0 Vegan-ish, Week 3: Roasted Beet And Carrot Salad https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/vegan-ish-week-3-roasted-beet-and-carrot-salad/086826.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vegan-ish-week-3-roasted-beet-and-carrot-salad https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/vegan-ish-week-3-roasted-beet-and-carrot-salad/086826.html#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:27:31 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=6826 When I was picking recipes for this series, I had no intention of choosing a salad. After all, creating a vegan salad isn’t much of a feat. But when I stumbled across this recipe for a roasted beet and carrot salad, I knew I had to try it because it was a take on one…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/vegan-ish-week-3-roasted-beet-and-carrot-salad/086826.html/feed 0 The 3 Kitchen Staples That Have Been Proven to Toughen Your Immune System https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-3-kitchen-staples-that-have-been-proven-to-toughen-your-immune-system/146657.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-3-kitchen-staples-that-have-been-proven-to-toughen-your-immune-system https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-3-kitchen-staples-that-have-been-proven-to-toughen-your-immune-system/146657.html#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 22:47:07 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=6657 The old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” still holds true today. Current research is taking a closer look at the natural world and how the foods we consume actually protect our cells and nourish our bodies. There are some foods that are commonly found in the grocery store that…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-3-kitchen-staples-that-have-been-proven-to-toughen-your-immune-system/146657.html/feed 0 How To Eat Healthy When You’re On The Go https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/eating-on-the-go/166392.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eating-on-the-go https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/eating-on-the-go/166392.html#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:03:11 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=6392 Eating out can quickly throw a monkey wrench in your health plan. But don’t despair. With a little planning ahead, you can be a defensive diner while still enjoying your favorite restaurants. Tips for Eating Out Avoid super-sized portions Share your food Skip dessert Put half the meal in a takeout container before you start…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/eating-on-the-go/166392.html/feed 0 Essential Canning Supplies https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/essential-canning-supplies/162487.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=essential-canning-supplies https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/essential-canning-supplies/162487.html#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2014 23:53:15 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=2487 We’ve previously discussed reasons for canning, canning and nutrition, and canning and safety. Now that you are sold on the benefits of canning, and are sure it can be done safely, you are ready to get started. But wait, do you have everything you need? Is the box of canning supplies in your basement complete?…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/essential-canning-supplies/162487.html/feed 1 Canning and Safety https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/canning-and-safety/092454.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canning-and-safety https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/canning-and-safety/092454.html#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:21:51 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=2454 The purpose of canning is obviously to preserve food for later consumption. In terms of safety, the same things that cause foods to spoil (such as molds or bacteria) are also responsible for making us sick. The heat and/or pressure in the cooking process is able to destroy the largest expected number of heat-resistant microorganism…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/canning-and-safety/092454.html/feed 0 Encouraging Healthy Eating in Children https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/encouraging-healthy-eating-in-children/1660.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=encouraging-healthy-eating-in-children https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/encouraging-healthy-eating-in-children/1660.html#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:39:00 +0000 http://adamjacksonphoto.com/life_and_health/?p=805 How can you get finicky kids to eat their greens?

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