Purple Sweet Potato Magic - Foods That Help Protect Against Disease

I'm eating Purple Sweet Potatoes. Why are purple foods so magical for statistically helping to reduce the risk of disease.?  

A few days ago, I listened to a podcast episode of Mel Robbins featuring Dr. Dawn Mussallem — and I honestly haven’t stopped thinking about it since. If you like podcasts, Mel Robbins has incredible podcasts and I learn so much.

Transform The Way We Feel

We’re learning more every day just how much real, whole foods—such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and beans—may help transform the way we look and feel. The truth is, we can’t keep relying on processed foods and expect to feel our best. Far too many people are walking around with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Isn’t it time we made the connection between the way we eat and our overall health?

USDA Guidelines Vs. Doctor's Guidlines

The USDA guidelines for health and nutrition are updated every 5 years. I was browsing Youtube looking for an exercise video when this video popped up and caught my attention. 

The video captures a doctor's speech addressing the USDA committee this year. 

Her message is only 2 minutes long  but very powerful. 

Happy Heart Healthy Valentine's Day-

       

Have aValentine's Day is full of hearts, health, and happiness!

Learn Something New 

Are you familiar with Dr. Esselstyn? He is a well known surgeon who wrote the book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. 

Here is one of his many Youtube Videos. Its so interesting and worth the 16 minute watch. Great tips to help prevent or reverse heart disease.

For more information about healthier eating 

visit these very helpful websites.  

Forks Over Knives Website - a great site for beginning to eat more plant based foods. Lots of articles written by doctors and lots of great plant-based recipes. 

Nutrition Facts - a great website by Dr. Michael Gregor with quick helpful facts about plant-based health. Author of How Not to Die

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine 

(Dr. Neal Barnard-President) - author of Reversing Diabetes. 

Food for Thought: If you keep eating the standard American diet composed of processed foods, dairy, meat, chicken, eggs, etc., most likely you will also experience the standard American diseases of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancers, etc.

My Favorite Heart Healthy Immune Boosting Soup

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