Vegans In Paris!

February 5, 2015 Martha T.

*Kamaal and I in front of the Eiffel Tower*

As you may know, Kamaal is a flight attendant so we get to enjoy many wonderful, spontaneous adventures! Last month we went to Paris for a few days - it was cold but totally worth it.We found the best vegan restaurant too! Check out our pics and our highlight video!

Eat More Raw! A simple way to do it...

February 4, 2015 Martha T.

*My husband, Londale, holding our huge bowl of raw veggies!*

You've heard it from everywhere - EAT MORE RAW! The health benefits are astounding, including a natural way to maintain a healthy weight.

Mapo Tofu with Broccoli

February 2, 2015 Martha Theus

This Mapo Tofu is our take on a traditional Chinese favorite and an excellent way to spice up that leftover tofu.

Plant-Based Diets: a Prescription for Optimal Health

January 28, 2015 Martha T.

New year, new you – and the science is clear on how to do it.

This is an excellent article posted on USNEWS.com's health section by columnist Cameron Wells. See the excerpt below and follow the link for the entire transcript.

Did you hear? In one week, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West visit Woodland’s Vegan Bistro in the District of Columbia, Chipotle pulls the pork on its menu and a new book will soon explain the secret behind Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez’s most recent diet. In addition to the big match on Sunday for America’s top-ranked football team, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are in their own battle for 2015’s most-trending vegetable. As Veganuary comes to an end, plant-based nutrition trends are just warming up.

As a dietitian, I couldn’t be happier. We’re getting back to the healthy basics, and the timing is just right.

Close to 70 percent of American adults are overweight or obese, a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer. It’s a problem that crosses political party lines, affects people of all ages in all 50 states, and attributes to 75 percent of health care spending for chronic disease. It’s weighing our country down, but we have the power to exponentially change these statistics.

BBQ Seitan (Meatless Mondays Week 2)

January 12, 2015 Martha Theus

BBQ Seitan is so versatile, the possibilities are endless! You can put it on a sandwich or just have it as a side dish with brown rice or topped on a salad.

Which Dietary Factors Affect Breast Cancer Most?

January 6, 2015 Martha Theus

This is a very interesting, short video from NutritionFacts.org supporting how a plant-based diet can reduce and even prevent breast and other types of cancer. Check out the video below - such important information to share with those you care about also.