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What can asparagus, peas and leafy greens can do for you?! What can’t they do for you! Dr. Jim Loomis is the medical director for the Center for Plant Based Living. He’s teaching us all the benefits plants have on our bodies. Plus, he’s a practicing physician in Washington, D.C. so hear what he’s seeing in his daily practice. Then Caryn Dugan, the founder and owner of The Center for Plant-Based Living, makes it easy to get these plants on our plates with fantastic recipes!

Is there anything better than cheese in a jar?! Creamy, pourable, delicious cheese -- It's droolfest! When Exam Room Podcast Chuck Carroll invited Dr. Jim Loomis and I on to talk about chronic inflammation, I knew I had to come up with a hit-it-out-of-the-ballpark kind of recipe. Something sweet, so, of course chocolate, you'll find that recipe here. And, something savory, and that HAD TO BE CHEESE! Everyone knows Cheez Whiz, and now you know Cheezy Whiz! Skip the saturated fat and cholesterol, keep the crack-like addiction. Oh and yes, do put it in a jar, nuke it and pour it over these chips and eat a big ol' pile while watching, what else, but a baseball game (Go Cards!)

It's that time of the year again, and I couldn't be more excited to share something truly special with you. If you've been following me for a while, you know I'm all about embracing a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. And there's one event I look forward to every year that encapsulates everything I stand for - The Vegan Health Bundle. This isn't just any collection of resources; it's a carefully curated collection that I'm both proud to contribute to and ecstatic to promote. Why? Because it's the only bundle I participate in annually, thanks to the unparalleled expertise and passion of its contributors. From top-notch physicians and health care professionals to renowned chefs and trainers, this bundle is a goldmine of knowledge and inspiration.

Health is wealth and to keep yourself wealthy, you need quick and easy recipes that work and keep everyone on track. STL Veg Girl, Caryn Dugan, stopped by and fired up the burners with her smokey black bean salsa soup. This one pot takes under five minutes to mix, heat and eat!

What do you think the secret ingredient is???

Nutrition’s favorite heath team is now closing the gap between understanding the science behind the health benefits of food and how to apply that to your plate on three new platforms!! This is so exciting! They have been picked up by AH! TV Network out of St. Louis and are streaming three times a week. AH! TV Streams to Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. They are also on YouTube and you can always show your support by liking and following their channel!

Sure, parties are fun, but don’t let them send you into a downward spiral of weight gain and unhealthy habits. Owner of the Center for Plant-Based Living gives us her top 5 tips to navigate holiday gatherings. Caryn Dugan says she knows everyone will veer off the healthy path, but the trick is getting back on the road to wellness that you’ve been traveling. Cheers to health!