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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

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

Friendly Competition!? One of our wonderful friends from Brown Town Farms brought in some freshly harvested WONDERFUL vegetables for us to do something delicious with! COMMENT BELOW what you think we should make, utilizing ALL the ingredients, and the WINNER will receive a prize from Dr. Morris! INGREDIENTS: Kale Spring Onions Bok choy Mustard Greens Green Peppers Cucumbers Green Tomatoes #vegetables #veggies #health #hearthealth #food #nutrition #cardiology #recipe #challeng

Healthy Breakfasts do not have to be boring! Try this one on your day off as your "fancy breakfast" and tell us what you think! We also like to omit the chicken sausage and choose additional veggies (usually dinner leftover veggies), to add in! Top with a dollop of unsweetened non-fat greek yogurt (like sour cream), or some salsa/hot sauce and enjoy! Another great alternative is to omit the chicken sausage and add scrambled eggs and greek yogurt (unsweetened). (Have leftover

DO YOU KNOW THE POWER OF YOUR VEGETABLES? MORRIS CARDIO AND MACKA B. DO! Cucumbers, good for the body. Laughter, good for the heart. Thank you Macka B. #health #nutrition #vegetables #cucumber #healthbenefits #hearthealthy #rap #music

"...Analyses showed that fruit and vegetable consumption predicted improvements in positive [mood] the next day...on days when people ate more fruits and vegetables, they reported feeling calmer, happier and more energetic than they normally do...[and] also felt more positive the next day." "HOW MANY FRUITS & VEGETABLES? Seems we need to consume approximately 7.2 daily servings of fruit* or 8.2 servings of vegetables to notice a meaningful change in mood." *SHEILA SAYS: If yo

QUICK and EASY food tips to help you manage your food and move away from your food managing you! WHAT'S FOR LUNCH!? 3. SPAGHETTI SQUASH For many of us excess carbs is something we struggle with, moreover, getting enough vegetable servings every day can seem out of reach. This spin-off of the zucchini noodles may be similar but continues to add variety and addresses multiple diet issues while staying quick, affordable, DELICIOUS and easy! For todays meal: 1. THE DAY BEFORE: Pu