We have all heard that in order to lose weight we need to be in a calorie deficit. Recently, you’ve also probably heard of the benefits of balancing our calories to also achieve optimal health and even longevity.  This idea of a calorie deficit, it [continue reading]

Can something as simple as what we eat help prevent us from getting sick? YES! Your immune system is the most complex organ system in your body constantly patrolling your every cell + rapidly responding. Our organs, blood vessels, molecules + cells are constantly being [continue reading]

Lately I feel as though everywhere I turn I see an advertisement for a magnesium supplement. To be honest, I think we are seeing lots of supplements, but magnesium is certainly having its moment in the spotlight. So today, I decided to devote a little [continue reading]

My inspiration for starting this blog was you! Your curiosity of plant-based living, plant-powered running, maintaining healthy weight over the course of a lifetime, and cooking with clean + real foods.   Above all, my inspiration for starting MyVegetarianFamily.com was your curiosity for how we here [continue reading]