By Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen The Optimal Health and Wellness Clinic of Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta, USA, has a different treatment regime for conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes! This clinic serves a predominantly African American community and its...
Homemade Tomato Pasta Sauce
By Dr Odette Vos The longest debate in food over tomatoes; is it a fruit or a vegetable? According to Britanica, its actually both! No matter their classification, they are utterly diverse and nutritious. They are low in calories, cholesterol-free, and high in...
Brainfood Smoothie
By Dr Yakira Mishan This smoothie is packed with foods that promote brain health, such as blueberries and spinach which are full of antioxidants, chia seeds which are a great source of omega-3s, and soy which is full of isoflavones that reduce the risk of cognitive...
Cold Water Immersion – Worth the Chill?
By Dr Yakira Mishan As someone who detests cold water, it feels like not a day goes by without someone telling me how a cold water immersion (CWI) will do everything from manage my stress to aid in muscle recovery and of course, prevent aging. So while the idea of...
Creamy Tofu Scramble
Soy is an incredibly health-promoting food, and scrambled tofu is a great way to get in your daily serving of tofu. Read more about the health benefits of soy in our blog post. By Dr Roxie Becker Ingredients 100g silken tofu 50g cherry tomatoes...
Do the Estrogens in Soy Cause Breast Cancer?
Author: Dr Roxanne Becker There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding soy. This fear-mongering began once it was discovered that soy has isoflavones, which are classified as phytoestrogens (or plant estrogens), due to their ability to bind to estrogen...
The Best Hummus
by Dr Eden Lurie Health facts: Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein as well as antioxidants. Recent studies have shown that eating a single portion of chickpeas (or red lentils) promotes the feeling of satiety after meals, contributing to improved weight...
N.E.A.T IN OBESITY MANAGEMENT
Author: Amanda Oakes-Cornellissen Physical inactivity (PI) and a sedentary lifestyle are contributing factors to the obesity epidemic. Health professionals have traditionally counselled clients on the importance of including moderate- to vigorous-physical...
Lentil Bolognese
Lentils are high in fiber and a good source of iron and protein. This bolognese recipe can be used over pasta, in a shepard's pie or eaten with rice and veggies. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (or water if you're oil-free) 1 large onion, diced 1 tsp minced garlic (or...
Lessons learned from ACLM 2023
Author: Dr Yakira Mishan This week I had the opportunity to attend the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s 19th annual conference in person. It was a truly inspiring few days filled with 2,000 likeminded people, incredible speakers and delicious whole-food plant...


