A book can inspire joy and stir the imagination, and even better this holiday season is the gift of sharing that book with your child. “Turning the pages of a high-quality, print book filled with colorful pictures and rich, expressive language is best,” said Dipesh Navsaria, a pediatrician. “While touchscreens and other electronic devices may...

For many women, nutrition often is seen primarily as a means to alter body size or appearance. But imagine if we could shift our focus from simply changing how we look to using food and nutrition as tools to enhance our life’s purpose and mission. By prioritizing the nutrients that fuel our bodies, we can...

Here are a few of my favorite plant-based recipes. I included breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and appetizers, and dessert. Some recipes are from my cookbook, some are from my collaboration with Plant-Based Putnams, and some are just a few I’ve compiled that I love. Breakfast Almond Oat Bake This vegan almond oat bake is a...

Life can be crazy. With hectic schedules trying to strike a work-life balance, while ensuring we are properly taking care of ourselves can be difficult. To help manage it all, it’s helpful to lean on the expertise of those who specialize in health and wellness. Within our community are many nutrition and health professionals, including...

For many women, food can feel like an uncontrollable force. With years of emphasis placed on food and body size, it’s easy to become preoccupied with eating. Common phrases like, “I can’t resist the treats in the break room” or “food is all I think about” reflect this struggle. It makes sense, given that many...