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2019-06-15T18:10:13+00:00

Beet Chips Aren't we all constantly on the lookout for a healthy snack? And don't most of us love the crunch of a great potato chip? It's true, there's a rare person out there that "can only eat one". As we all know too well, potato or other snack chips are addictive, but completely devoid of nutritional value. They can pack on calories not only from the potatoes or other ingredients, but also from the oils that they are fried in. On a lazy weekend afternoon, I decided to explore making beet chips. I had purchased too many beets for my [...]

Keep Calm! Plants Have Protein! The Benefits of Plant versus Animal Protein

Dr. Brian Taschner2018-04-30T01:39:27+00:00

Keep Calm! Plants have protein! “Keep Calm, Plants Have Protein!”. This phrase is printed on one of my favorite plant-promoting t-shirts. While I oftentimes cannot answer the question that most patients ask me, “How can I get more energy, doc?”, I can help them understand that a plant-based diet can provide them with all the protein they need! How much protein do we need each day? A common misconception is the amount of protein we need to consume daily. A popular formula endorsed by those in the fitness industry is to consume 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body [...]