Which is Better? Diet or Exercise?
Mindy and I are currently staying on our “concrete slab” at the Bryn Mawr RV resort directly on Butler Beach, FL, just south of St. Augustine. This is the big news: We have been here for nine days, and I
Food Revolution Network
When it comes to making evidence-based choices of what foods we should be eating for optimal health, we, unfortunately, cannot count on our government or its assigned departments for assistance. The USDA continues to have the impossible split of responsibilities
PNWFitCon presented by Core Health & Fitness
Mindy, Mylo, and I are currently camped in our RV at the Oregon Inlet in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. If you haven’t had the chance to visit this area, it’s worth the visit. During the “elbow” season of
Teaming Up with Chef AJ
A new study out of Duke University has revealed that our metabolism doesn’t begin to slow down until well into our 60’s and 70’s. The recent research dispels the common belief that human metabolism reaches its peak in our teens
World Cancer Day
Friday was World Cancer Day, an initiative created in 2000 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and their partner, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), to raise awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. Friday was
Jackfruit BBQ
Jackfruit can be easily mistaken for pulled pork when seasoned properly. The look, taste, and texture resemble the best BBQ out there. Jackfruit by itself is hard to handle, so look for the canned brined jackfruit. Open the can and
Last Night in the Wellness Wagon!
This is one of the last nights in the RV before moving into the new house. Mindy is scrubbing the oven, and I am sweeping the floor. We made a fantastic dinner again tonight: brown rice, black beans, avocado, and
Flax French Toast
Who doesn’t love French toast? As an addition to your breakfast rotation of groats and wilted greens, French toast makes for an amazing weekend splurge without the health downside, only upside with these ingredients! INGREDIENTS 5-6 slices of whole grain,
Veggie Ventures in Austin TX 2021
Veggie Ventures in Austin TX 2021https://youtu.be/DV_CLbjD2mo
A Home Without A Home
Bruce and I sold our home in March 2021. We had lived in California for close to 40 years, raised three amazing sons there, and had a wonderful life. For the past three years, we have traveled through North America
Black Bean & Quinoa Burger
Black beans and quinoa together! Shut the front door! What could be better? A complete protein source through and through, and so good for you. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup uncooked quinoa 1 chopped onion 6 chopped mushrooms sautéed in a small
Pumpkin Muesli Muffins
Whether you think it’s too soon for fall or you can’t wait for summer to end, these muffins are moist and filling and are good for on the go or as a side to your breakfast wilted greens. You can
Eat Well, Move Throughout the Day, and Get a Dog
I have been asked to speak at a women’s life enrichment summit later this week on my “specialty” – HIIT training and its benefits for weight loss. I saw this title and shrugged. Not again. It is not that I
Prostate Cancer and Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
I was putting some final touches on my first attempt at an abstract presentation for submission to an upcoming medical conference this fall and decided to do one more search to see if there were any research studies on men
I Threw My Passport Away!
If you have been reading my blog, you know that right now, at this very moment, I am supposed to be waxing up my 6’5’ quad getting ready to paddle out at Dominical Beach, Costa Rica. Instead, I am sitting
Wellness Wagon Wanderings Update
Fathers Day 2021. Just went paddling on my trusty Costco Wavestorm soft-top surfboard in West Point Lake in West Point, GA. Once again, we have landed in a breathtaking area with the Army Corp of Engineers providing a beautiful lake.
Go RV-ing!
I am sitting in front of our RV on Lake Arthur in Lousiana. It’s 90 degrees and humid as hell. And it’s fantastic. There’s nobody around and a beautiful location here at Meyers Landing. This is going to be a
One Month on Orgovyx
Exactly one month on Orgovyx for advanced prostate cancer. One pill a day. Summary at the bottom! Mindy and I just returned to Freeport from Hawaii, then California. Our whole family was in Hawaii, and it was fantastic. California was
Listening to the Food Revolution Summit
BThe Food Revolution Summit just wrapped up this past weekend. In case you did not get a chance to listen, you can tune into the re-broadcast here. Mindy and I have listened to this event every year for the last five years.
Chapter 39
This blog is for anyone battling cancer. Please pass along. I’ve been on hormone therapy for prostate cancer twice. The first time was almost five years ago. I was treated with radiation to my prostate bed at a cancer center
Plants, Purpose, and Partnership
Plants, Purpose, and Partnership These are my threesome of choice. Fuel you and your loved one well with purpose and passion and the power of plants and I assure you that you will be blown away with what transpires.Try for
Join Us at the Food Revolution Summit
I need motivation to stay the course in my cancer battle. The motivational spark for me must be evidence-based and compelling to: 1. Assist in my cancer treatment 2. Help others improve their health 3. Improve the health of the
5 Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Sleeping can be challenging during stressful times and as we get older. I struggled with sleep for decades before making a few simple changes to my behavior, and now I sleep like a rock for 9 hours a night! 1.
5 Must-Read Books About Longevity
There is so much incredible research being done right now on human longevity you can’t ignore it! And there is a massive body of writing on diet, longevity, and health. Here are what I consider five must-read books as we
3 Tips to Ditch Dairy
3 Tips to Ditch Dairy! I was a “dairy-aholic” for most of my life. From full-fat milk on my cereal to plenty of milkshakes and cheese as a kid. My childhood diet solidified my addiction to dairy. Later in life,
5 Tips to Move More
If you are having a hard time moving right now, know that you are not alone. Many of us have lost our motivation. From a fitness perspective, the longest-lived people on the planet all have one fitness secret: Move all
From Medications to Nutrition
My name is Jeff. I’m a 61-year-old physically-active guy with a normal BMI and a family history of heart disease. Let me tell you how I journeyed to become a plant-based eater. In 2003, my total cholesterol was 248. Due
Why Your Gut Health Is More Important Than You Probably Think
By Ocean Robbins • Adapted from Ocean Robbins’ forthcoming book 31-Day Food Revolution (Grand Central Life & Style, February 5, 2019) Deep in your gut, 40 trillion chemists are hard at work helping you digest your meals, making essential nutrients
Meet the Embracelets and Seeds of Change Cards
Have you ever had a great idea? An idea that could revolutionize the current status quo. An idea that could make life easier, make the workload more efficient, or maybe it is just a cool new gadget. Sure, we all
A Successful Three Months
I’ve always been one to put the needs and opportunities of others before mine…an important aspect of my job but also a personal quality I’m proud to possess. Little did I know how big an impact booking the One Day
Give This Gift to Yourself
One Day to Wellness (ODTW) is a day that everyone should gift themselves. There is so much noise in today’s world about food, nutrition, and the way we interact with it. With One Day to Wellness, I was able to
Wellness is a Family Affair
One Day to Wellness was a day packed with information! I learned so much about the value of our food choices on our current and future health. I have been working on transitioning to a plant-based diet over the past
From a Fitness Instructor to a Wellness Coach
I’ve been a group fitness instructor for 25 years and Tabata Bootcamp Master Trainer with Savvier Fitness since 2015. One of the aspects that really attracted me to the Tabata Bootcamp program was the nutrition and behavioral change component. As
From Paleo to Plant-Based
One Day to Wellness rocked my world. The day full of information from Bruce and Mindy Mylrea took me from Paleo to plant-powered in 24 hours. That is how jaw-dropping and and impactful the One Day to Wellness experience is.
Why Paulo & I Dipped Our Toes into Plant Based Eating
Oh my gosh! September 9th was such a transformative day for me. I partook in Mindy & Bruce Mylrea’s One Day to Wellness workshop because I have been trying to “Raise my Healthfulness Game” in 2017. This year I started