Author Archives: ASeatWithSophia

One of the consequences of obesity is the increased risk of other harmful diseases such as diabetes, cancer, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Many of you have obesity… do you also have high cholesterol? Type 2 diabetes? High blood pressure? Although combating obesity by loosing weight is our main focus, we must consider our otherContinue reading “How a Plant-Based Diet Affects Hypertension”

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, incorporate more physical activity, or curious about a plant-based diet (PDB), moving towards a healthier lifestyle requires some sort of behavior change. For the purpose of this blog, I am focusing on the benefits of consuming a PBD as it relates to obesity. If you recall, a PBD isContinue reading “Implementing a Health Behavior Change”

Acorn Squash Baked Mac and Cheese Cauliflower Pizza w/ Arugula, Artichoke, & Burratta Cheese Topping Vegan Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchiladas Looking for more inspiration? Check out these popular Plant-Based Facebook groups! Plant-Based on a Budget Support Group Vegan, Vegetarian & Plant Based Social Media Check out my personal Twitter profile here to followContinue reading “My Favorite Plant-Based Recipes”

Why Plant-Based? As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), I am often asked about vegan and vegetarian diets and their benefits to overall health. These terms are often synonymously used with the term “plant-based.”  Plant-based diets are defined in the literature as “an eating pattern that emphasizes legumes, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, andContinue reading “My First Blog Post”