Gladiator Bowl | Hearty Kale and Barley Bowl | Blue Zones Loma Linda

Did you know gladiators were called “barley men” because they ate so much barley. They were mostly vegetarians! So if you think vegetables are for weaklings, think again! . This salad has a base of barley and then is topped with some Mediterranean accents to make it fully plant-based. Get creative and add what you… Continue reading Gladiator Bowl | Hearty Kale and Barley Bowl | Blue Zones Loma Linda

Quick Vegan Cornbread | Blue Zones Kitchen Cookbook | Loma Linda

As promised the cornbread to go with the 100% plant-based Adventist Gumbo. This recipe is from the Blue Zone (place where people live long, healthy lives) Loma Linda, CA. Here is your vegan recipe for cornbread. It’s delicious and just had it for breakfast with some honey (use agave or date syrup if you’re a… Continue reading Quick Vegan Cornbread | Blue Zones Kitchen Cookbook | Loma Linda

Vegan Gumbo | Blue Zones Loma Linda

This edition of Wellness Wednesday at CHOP features this beautiful Gumbo and Cornbread. Thank you Minal and Mimi for inviting me again to make a Blue Zones dish with you and your staff. It is a highlight of my week! . Gumbo is traditionally served with lots of sausage, meats and seafoods but this one… Continue reading Vegan Gumbo | Blue Zones Loma Linda

How to Live to 100 in America: Blue Zones Loma Linda

Outlive the average American by 10 years According to census data, just 55,000 Americans reach 100; that’s .02% of us. But it does show us that is it possible to live to 100. And one community found the secret in the US. Loma Linda, California has the highest population of centenarians. And it’s important to… Continue reading How to Live to 100 in America: Blue Zones Loma Linda