If you are looking for a warm and pleasing dinner, try making Spaghetti with beet balls! I admit it's not very traditional, but the sweetness of the beet adds a lot of dimension to your standard spaghetti dish. In the process of trying something fresh, you will be protecting your eyes from macular degeneration as beets are high in carotenoids, and keeping your brain sharp with nitrates. Since you are eating anyway, why not get a maximum amount of nutrients to make you feel great?

Hiking is a great way to get exercise and connect with nature, others, and ourselves. A whole food, plant-based diet provides an excellent foundation for exercise as eating nutrient-rich foods creates energy and you will find yourself more ready to workout and accomplish fitness goals.  With energy, it is possible to do more in a day including a challenging workout. We often think we lack motivation around exercise, but what really derails our workouts is feeling tired and exhausted from just our day-to-day activities. A plant-based diet offers plenty of natural fuel to do more. 

Recently, after an especially active day, where I was outside for many hours, I found myself craving a hearty, satisfying pasta dish. One of my favorite pastas is brown rice spaghetti (which is gluten-free), and I decided to add in some extra nutrients and texture using zucchini (also called summer squash), and a very creamy sauce, which I would need to use avocado to produce. I wanted something very nutrient-rich to brighten my body and soul.