For many years one of the most common questions people ask about plant-based eating is: “But where do you get your protein?”  The truth is that vegans and vegetarians can absolutely meet their protein needs with whole foods. In fact, many plant foods contain impressive amounts of protein along with fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients. The key is understanding which foods provide protein and how to build balanced meals  around them. How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?...

1 c protein oats 1 c almond flour ¼ c pb2 unsweetened 1/4c flax meal 1 T chia 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp sea salt ½ c unsweetened applesauce 3 T melted coconut oil 3T local honey 2 T cashew mylk Vanilla ½ c raisins ¼ c pepitas ¼ c unsweetened cacao nibs ¼ c walnuts ¼ c shredded carrots   Mix dry ingredients in bowl of stand mixer.  Add liquid ingredients and mix to cookie dough consistency.  Slowly mix in the dried fruit, nuts and seeds, carrots and nibs.   Using a cookie...

Somewhere along the way, we were sold a lie: that aging automatically means decline. That growing older is synonymous with becoming weak, sick, forgetful, fragile, or dependent. That conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, joint pain, cognitive decline, and loss of vitality are simply “normal parts of getting older.” They are not. Aging is not a disease. And chronic illness is not inevitable. Aging vs. Disease: An Important Distinction Aging is a natural biological...