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Cooking at home does not have to be time intensive and complicated. Although this particular recipe requires some vegetables chopped, it packs a nutritional punch and can last for days. Even try doubling the recipe! Serve it as soup one night, and with baked chicken breast over cooked quinoa or brown rice on another. You can freeze your leftovers and then make a new meal in 2 weeks by mixing the quinoa and stew together, pouring into halved bell peppers and topping with some

As many of us are found working from home, or simply at home for the majority of our days, it is time we really tune in on the best foods we surround ourselves with, that are satisfying and approachable. This video reviews over a few simple snacks and tricks you may find helpful to add into your routine! For additional healthful kitchen and food ideas, click on the tab at the top of the post that says "Nutrition." We hope you enjoy this as much as we do! Comment below with yo

Click HERE to read the detailing of how a diet higher in fat intake can lead to insulin resistance and ultimately Type II Diabetes! Do you have Type II Diabetes? Did you know this can be reversed in most cases? Read the above article for more information and call our office for more details! SHEILA SAYS: The American diet is high in fat and sugar, which leads to an overworked pancreas. When we focus on healthy plant foods at every meal, we naturally decrease our intake of fat

This movie is a MUST WATCH! We will be showing it for FREE to a limited number of individuals who pre-register* - Food is Included! Click HERE to watch the trailer! The Invisible Vegan is an independent movie that explores the cultural conflict of dietary traditions in the African-American community, and the truth and history behind African-America food. OCTOBER 21st, 6:00PM Morris Cardiovascular and Risk Reduction Center 228 Johnson Creek Drive, Chester VA 23836 *Stay tuned

A feature in the John Randolph Foundation Blog writes: " High blood pressure and diabetes are purely related to lifestyle. And sadly, we’ve got more kids with high blood pressure and diabetes than ever before in history.” Dr. Morris tells me our bodies have an infinite ability to maintain and heal themselves. “Our bodies know exactly what to do with nutrients—how to target them to locations in the body that need repair and healing.” So with a diet of fresh food and daily ph

"For the second consecutive year, the Mediterranean Diet ranks as the No. 1 Best Diet Overall...The Mediterranean Diet, which research suggests can help improve longevity and ward off chronic diseases, also claims the top spot in multiple other categories: Easiest Diets to Follow, Best Diets for Healthy Eating, Best Diets for Diabetes and Best Diets for Heart Health (tie). " CLICK HERE TO READ MORE from U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Keep in mind the true definition of a "diet," si

" In a national, prospective, well-represented, contemporary registry, higher adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with a 41% lower hazard for incident Heart Failure hospitalization. While greater adherence to a southern diet was associated with a 72% increased hazard for incident Heart Failure.. " CLICK HERE TO READ THE RESEARCH ARTICLE! SHEILA SAYS: Testimonials and small studies have shown many benefits of adopting a plant based diet. Recently, larger studies hav

QUICK PREP! Steps: 1. BEFORE WORK: Put raw beans into a large bowl and cover with water. 2. AFTER WORK: Before eating dinner, drain soaked beans and put into a large pop and add just enough fresh water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. 3. Enjoy your dinner (something else prepared or leftover)..do your laundry..watch a show..clean your dishes...etc. 4. After about 45 minutes of simmering your beans are done! Taste one to see if it is the firmness

BOTH! Healthy does not have to take long! Here's what's on the lunch menu today at the office: Quinoa & beans (pulled from freezer in the am and defrosting) with toasted cubed squash (via toasted oven) and served over raw arugula. Seasoned lightly with olive oil, cracked black pepper and garlic powder (not garlic salt). Also served with a side of corn on the cob (I enjoy eating this cold, however it could also be microwaved as well). ABOUT THE BEANS & QUINOA: One evening whil

ADD THEM DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH YOUR "main" OF YOUR MEAL! Most of the time they will not even need any "dressing," as the oils/juices/flavors/heat of the food will drip onto the greens. It makes for the PERFECT sweet wilt & crunch combination. As you advance, continue to add your vegetable sides with your meals as well, this will result in a easy adjustment to increasing your total vegetable intake. (Photo Disclaimer: All of these photos were of some of our "last minute" meals p