Nutrition

Meet All Your Nutritional Needs with a Plant-Based Diet

• “What do you eat for protein?”
• “Do you eat a lot of salads?” 

Decreasing Inflammation with Diet

Women are multi-taskers; if we are doing one thing we are doing six things. We are wonderful at getting things accomplished but we often put our own needs and health on the back-burner.

Top 10 Plant-based Proteins to Add to Your Diet!

Plant-proteins have received a lot of attention over the past few decades for their benefits to health and disease prevention. Unlike animal proteins, plant sources of protein are packed with disease-fighting nutrients, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and are naturally low in fat.

Reduce Heart Disease Risk with a Plant-based Diet

February is American Heart Month, so it is fitting that we take a moment to consider the impact of heart disease on society and our personal health.

Avocados for the Heart

Good news: not only are avocados a tasty addition to mealtimes, but new studies indicate the green fruit packs a powerful nutritional punch, particularly for your cardiovascular health. 

Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Weight

It’s a brand new year, and with that comes an opportunity for you to try and incorporate a more plant-based diet.

Kaiser Permanente Urges Physicians to Recommend Plant-Based Diets

The importance of a plant-based diet as a central component of preventative health is gaining increasing momentum in the field of medicine.

Local Summer Flavors

Summer is a great time to transition to healthier eating by taking advantage of in-season fruits and vegetables. In Hawaii, we’re blessed with an easy growing environment that produces luscious fruits and colorful vegetables in abundance.

Nutrition labels: What to know to eat right

Reading and understanding nutrition labels is a key part of becoming a health-savvy shopper. The nutrition facts panel, found on most packaged foods can tell you things like how much fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin C a food contains, it can help you compare fat and calorie counts between products, and it can help you identify which foods are low in sodium, carbohydrates, or trans-fat. It’s also where you will find specific ingredients and any common allergens. Read on to see how a quick glance at the nutrition facts can help you to shop more wisely.

The Okinawan Sweet Potato: A Purple Powerhouse of Nutrition

Did you know that Okinawan sweet potatoes were recently highlighted by Dr. Oz as being one of the top Superfoods of 2010?¹ This vibrantly purple sweet potato, a locally grown staple of Hawaiian cuisine, is rich in flavor and packed with nutritional benefits. With Okinawan sweet potatoes in abundance this time of year, they make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.