If you’re in an office, the adorable desserts will appear from some generous colleague. A neighbor may bring over a seasonal pie, or you may find yourself dipping into your kids’ Halloween booty. All those splurges are starting to leave their mark and the upcoming holidays promise to add their inches. Instead of facing the season with dread, take it one Monday at a time!
Daphne Oz is author of The Dorm Room Diet and the daughter of renowned cardiac surgeon Mehmet Oz. She uses both personal experience and the lessons of her upbringing to answer collegiate questions about diet and nutrition.
In an ever-changing world of new cooking techniques, cuisines and gadgets, how’s a foodie to keep up with it all? Constantly evolving and user-fueled, Foodista is the perfect resource for today’s culinary landscape. That’s why we’re proud Foodista is going meatless every Monday!
Former president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, talks with best-selling author Kathy Freston about cutting meat to limit heart disease.
Carole Carson, author of two fitness books and AARP’s online health coach, talks about her life-changing program.
The award-winning author of The Flexitarian Diet offers her top-ten tips on how to make every Monday Meatless.
Associate Professor at California State U., Dr. Lisagor looks at the long-term benefits of a plant-based diet.
We’re pleased and honored that Baltimore City Public Schools have implemented the Meatless Monday program. We believe the program will offer their 80,000 students a powerful opportunity to learn about health and nutrition in an affirming, positive way.
Meatless Monday is essentially a campaign of choice and moderation – cut out meat one day a week. We feel everyone should be given the chance to make nutritiously sound decisions.
Despite his love of steak, renowned chef Tal Ronnen switched to a plant-based diet. But he quickly realized he craved the meat-like consistencies he enjoyed as a carnivore. Ronnen uses this tension as the inspiration for his new cookbook, The Conscious Cook
Jennifer McCain, respected cookbook author, offers in-depth tips on creating wholesome, child-friendly meals.
Our nation is in the midst of a lively debate about public healthcare. What seems to be missing, however, is a discussion about preventative medicine. Gradual behavior change, coupled with health education, would make a dramatic impact on the lives of many Americans while reducing overall expenses.
The Baltimore City Public School system is about to become the first fully Meatless Monday school system in the U.S. They’re joining a growing international movement of individuals, organizations, communities and cities making the commitment to lower meat consumption and enjoy a plant-based diet on Mondays.
Sloane Miller is a leading voice in the blogosphere for adults with food allergies. She shares her wisdom for those dining with dietary restrictions.
Julieanna Hever, registered dietitian and mother of two, offers tips on healthy eating for every age group.
Large quantities of cheap fast food may seem like a bargain on the surface, but a closer look shows us that these highly processed, industrialized food products have a multitude of hidden expenses. Brian Walsh, a health and science writer for TIME Magazine, recently tallied up the impact that industrial farming is having on the environment, our health and the national budget. Our solution: go meatless on Mondays!
Dawn Jackson Blanter’s book, The Flexitarian Diet, encourages healthier, meatless meals without asking us to sacrifice our favorite foods.
Raspberries may look tiny, but they’re actually a bunch of smaller, seeded fruits called drupelets. These sweet smelling, slightly tart treats are easy to grow and improve almost any dish!
Dr. David Kessler — a Harvard educated pediatrician and former head of the FDA — found himself incapable of controlling his longing for chocolate chip cookies. His struggle served as the inspiration for the best-selling book, The End of Overeating.
Don’t worry, this isn’t a promotion for the latest skin treatment or another time-share deal. It is however a reminder that something important happens 52 times a year. What do Mondays mean to you? Do you jump out of bed excited to start a new week? Or are you lethargic, seeing the world in shades of gray? If we treat every Monday as a time for renewal, we can improve our nation’s health, save money on healthcare and have happier weeks 52 times a year.
Writers of all stripes are using blogging to spread the word about Meatless Monday. One of our favorites is Edible Aria, a recipe and news blog that advocates sustainable eating.
New York Times best-selling author Kathy Freston has a new book, The Quantum Wellness Cleanse, outlining her 21-day cleansing routine. But it’s her earlier work, Quantum Wellness, that gets to the heart of why we should all go meatless on Monday.
The findings in Hank Cardello’s new book stuffed, are at times controversial. But his solution is simple: focus on the numbers. Cut your calories. As he says, don’t supersize, zero size.
Epicurious, the world’s premiere recipe site, has teamed up with NutritionData, the top nutritional analysis website, to offer weekly meatless recipes every Monday.
Vitamin-enriched Diet Coke, bread infused with Omega-3 fatty acids – you’d think we were getting our fair share of vital nutrients. But Michael Pollan in his best-selling book “In Defense of Food” – out now in paperback – offers a very different perspective.
Sometimes you come across a website name that says it all: simple, direct, powerful. Conde Nast’s NutritionData does just that: providing you the info you need to make informed nutrition choices.
Your stomach is growling, but lunch is hours away. You’re eying the cookies on the counter, but know the guilt indulgence brings. If you think your best option is to avoid a snack altogether, think again.
Even if you serve up healthier holiday meals, you’re probably obliged to make an appearance at one or more holiday parties that don’t serve a full dinner, and filling up on appetizers without overdoing it can be tricky. Here are a few pointers for navigating the snack tables.
You don’t have to load up the grill with meat during this year’s backyard BBQ season. There are plenty of ways to enjoy a festive outdoor meal without the usual burgers and hotdogs.
A parent who packs lunches for just one kid every day from kindergarten through seventh grade packs over 1,500 meals. That means 1,500 chances for your child to develop a taste for healthy meat-free foods.
Every day, 1 out of 4 adults and 1 out of 3 kids eat something from a fast food restaurant. High in calories, loaded with salt and fat, short on vitamins and minerals, fast food may be quick, but it’s often light on basic nutrition. Here are a few tips to help you find a good meal in the fast lane.
Eating right is hard enough on its own, but trying to maintain a healthy diet on a road trip is an even bigger challenge. Fortunately, a little preparation goes along way. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy on the highway.
Before heading out to the pre-game party, make a game plan. Visit your grocery store to stock up on the foods you want. Focus on fruits and veggies and follow these few tips.
We all know that the foods we eat affect our bodies. But they may have an even greater impact on our brains. The right food can help us concentrate, stay motivated, improve our memory, and even prevent our brains from aging!
Research shows that having something to eat before heading off to school or work helps with weight control, concentration, work performance, problem-solving ability, energy level, memory, mood and overall health.
Paying attention in class and doing your homework will help you do well in school. Getting a good night’s sleep will make a big difference, too. But did you know that eating right can also give you a boost?
