STLVegGirl

06/08/2026

Well, this was fun.

I was honored to be asked to contribute to The Family and Scout Guide to Plant Foods, a new resource designed to help Scouts, families, and youth leaders learn how to make healthy food simple, delicious, and practical.

You know what's funny? We spend so much time trying to help adults undo decades of habits. What if we simply taught more kids how to cook?

How to make a pot of chili.

How to roast vegetables.

How to build a meal that actually fuels their bodies.

How to head out on a camping trip without relying on hot dogs and junk food.

Imagine that.

For nearly 20 years, I've been teaching people that healthy food doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or weird. Give people a few basic skills, a little confidence, and some really good recipes, and amazing things happen.

That's why I love this project. It meets kids and families where they are and gives them tools they can actually use.

Huge thanks to Janet Pearson and Dr. Mary Anne Kiel for all the work that went into this book. I'm grateful to have been included among so many talented contributors.

Now if we can just get more kids excited about beans, we're really onto something. 😄🌱

Get yours: https://pbnm.org/scouts/

05/22/2026

Looking for high protein plant-based foods?

If you're vegan, you've probably heard the question "how do you get your protein?" from well-meaning omnivores about a million times. The truth is, there are plenty of plant-based options that not only pack the protein but are also heart-healthier than animal products and superior in terms of vitami...

05/12/2026

Spent another great week in Ft. Lauderdale working with a company that truly understands something important: healthy employees are not an expense…they’re an investment.

Doc & Chef has been stepping more into the corporate wellness space lately, and it’s honestly exciting to watch companies begin connecting the dots between food, energy, morale, productivity, and long-term health.

What we do is actually pretty simple. We teach people how to make nutrient-dense meals that are quick, realistic, satisfying, and full of flavor. No intimidation. No perfection. No “health food punishment.”

And the response has been incredible.

People want practical solutions. They want to feel better without spending 3 hours in the kitchen or eating bland food.

The bigger takeaway for me this week?
Workplace wellness works best when companies genuinely care about their people and create a culture that supports healthier choices instead of just talking about them.

That ripple effect goes far beyond the lunch hour:
✔ Better energy
✔ Better focus
✔ Less burnout
✔ Fewer sick days
✔ Better quality of life

Pretty grateful to be doing this work. And VERY excited about where Doc & Chef is headed next. 🌱

05/05/2026

Thank you for having at your annual wellness event! It’s wonderful to see such a large company take such good care of its employees!

03/20/2026

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If you work at a desk, incorporating “micro-exercise breaks” into the day can greatly improve your metabolic health.

A 12-week study found that doing 3-minute exercise breaks every hour during the workday (e.g., marching in place, push-ups, squats, heel raises) improved fasting blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, and even waist circumference, blood pressure, and HDL cholesterol.

These metabolic benefits happen because muscle contraction stimulates insulin-independent glucose uptake. This is especially beneficial after meals.

Big upside for a low time and effort investment!

03/12/2026

and I are bringing ‘s best selling book, The Power Foods Diet to life through our interactive program! Join us!!!

03/12/2026

Dr. Barnard's Power Foods Book is becoming interactive with The Doc and Chef's upcoming course!!

Transform the way you eat with evidence-based medical guidance and practical kitchen skills.

03/09/2026

Work life balance? Ha!

03/02/2026

02/26/2026

This is going to be really great! I'm so excited to join up with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and bring one of Dr. Barnard's books to life through a 6-week program. The Doc and Chef have you covered with the science and practical application for long-term success!

Transform the way you eat with evidence-based medical guidance and practical kitchen skills.