Last year, leading scientific researchers published a report in The Lancet that looked at the links between diet, the environment, and human health. They found that simple choices we make every day can have profound positive effects! After reviewing the evidence, they concluded that a shift toward plant foods can go a long way in promoting human health and the health of our planet. Continue reading “5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps the Planet”
5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps the Planet
April 27th, 2020 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Guest blog by Lee Crosby, RD, LD. Lee is a staff dietitian at Barnard Medical Center.
Beans are a versatile, inexpensive pantry staple that can be used in many delicious, plant-based dishes. If you’ve recently stocked your pantry, want to cook with beans, and are now looking for new bean-based recipes to add to your menu, we have you covered!
Over the next number of weeks we will be posting a pantry-friendly meal, thanks to Dr. Neal Barnard. Today we’ll begin with Berry Overnight Oats!
These baked green pea patties make a perfect lunch for little ones, but they also make a great appetizer. Loaded with vitamins, high in fiber, and a good source of protein, you can make these more of a meal by adding them to a salad or using them as a filling in a pita sandwich, similar to falafels. My kids love eating them with a side of tzatziki, but you can serve with any dip you like.
